Head to head

Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Samsung Galaxy A16

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

The short answer

The Infinix Note 12 (2023) and the Samsung Galaxy A16 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Samsung Galaxy A16 leads on performance. 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

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Samsung Galaxy A16 leads

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

Camera Samsung Galaxy A16 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 Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

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.

Buy the Infinix Note 12 (2023) if…

you care most about battery & charging and value for money.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy A16 if…

you care most about performance and camera.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 (2023) Samsung Galaxy A16
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 Cheaper PKR 54,999
Design & build
Release date October 2022 Announced October 7, 2024; released October 25, 2024
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 No official IP rating
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch 6.7 in
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels Better 1080 × 2340 px (~396 ppi)
Panel type AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate Super AMOLED 90Hz
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) MediaTek Helio G99 (6 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 14 with One UI 6.1 (upgradable up to at least Android 16 / One UI 8)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 6 GB or 8 GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB 128 GB or 256 GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama 50 MP wide + 5 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP macro
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR Better 13 MP
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh
Wired charging 33W Fast Charging Better 25W wired
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual SIM (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, dual-band
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 5.3
NFC No Yes (region-dependent)
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer Fingerprint (side), accelerometer, compass, proximity, gyro
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0

“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?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) and Samsung Galaxy A16 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most.

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

Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Samsung Galaxy A16 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?

Samsung Galaxy A16 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?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy A16 a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 25W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Samsung Galaxy A16?

Samsung Galaxy A16 is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12 (2023) runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while Samsung Galaxy A16 runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6 nm).

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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.