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Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 4 Sep 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Note 12 (2023) takes it by 5.6 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Level

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Samsung Galaxy A16 5G leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Infinix Note 12 (2023) if…

you care most about battery & charging, display, memory & storage and value for money.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G if…

you care most about camera.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 (2023) Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 Cheaper PKR 54,999
Design & build
Release date October 2022 Q4 2024 (Pakistan availability varies by market)
Dimensions 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm 164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm
Weight 195 g Better ~200 g
Water resistance No official IP rating None officially specified
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch 6.7 inches
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels Better 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)
Panel type AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate PLS LCD 90Hz
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Android 14 One UI Core 6
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 14 (One UI Core 6)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB Better 4 GB / 6 GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB Better 64 GB / 128 GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot microSDXC (dedicated)
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama 50 MP (wide) 2 MP (depth)
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR Better 8 MP
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Po 5000 mAh
Wired charging 33W Fast Charging Better 25W wired
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 5.3
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer Fingerprint (side-mounted) Accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0 OTG supported

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?

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.

What is the price of Infinix Note 12 (2023) and Samsung Galaxy A16 5G in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?

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.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.