{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12-2023-vs-samsung-galaxy-a16-5g/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T11:04:57+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 73 against 67 on our combined specification score. It leads on battery & charging, display and memory & storage. The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G still wins on camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the cheaper of the two at PKR 48,999 against PKR 54,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Infinix Note 12 (2023)",
            "slug": "infinix-note-12-2023",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-note-12-2023/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-4-2026-11_15_58-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 48999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-04T06:24:27+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 66.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 72.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 2022",
                    "Dimensions": "164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "195 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 3"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 12, XOS 10.6"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy A16 5G",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-a16-5g",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-a16-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-14-2026-10_46_32-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 54999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-14T06:18:16+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 82,
                "battery": 64.6,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 83.5,
                "overall": 67.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Q4 2024 (Pakistan availability varies by market)",
                    "Dimensions": "164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "~200 g",
                    "Water resistance": "None officially specified"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "PLS LCD 90Hz",
                    "Protection": "Android 14 One UI Core 6"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 (One UI Core 6)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4 GB / 6 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64 GB / 128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide) 2 MP (depth)",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted) Accelerometer, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG supported"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "infinix-note-12-2023",
        "margin": 5.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 56,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a16-5g": 56
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 79,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a16-5g": 82
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a16-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 66.6,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a16-5g": 64.6
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a16-5g": 87
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 50,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a16-5g": 31.3
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a16-5g": 83.5
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) costs PKR 6,000 less.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) charges 8W faster.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.6 points. It wins on battery & charging, display, memory & storage and value for money. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Infinix Note 12 (2023) and Samsung Galaxy A16 5G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Samsung Galaxy A16 5G at PKR 54,999. That makes Infinix Note 12 (2023) cheaper by PKR 6,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A16 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy A16 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 25W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}