Head to head

Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Samsung Galaxy A27

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

The short answer

The Infinix Note 12 (2023) and the Samsung Galaxy A27 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Samsung Galaxy A27 leads on camera. The Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the cheaper of the two at PKR 48,999 against PKR 86,999.

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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 Level

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

Camera Samsung Galaxy A27 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 Samsung Galaxy A27 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 38,000 less.
  • Samsung Galaxy A27 offers 4 GB more RAM.

Buy the Infinix Note 12 (2023) if…

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

Buy the Samsung Galaxy A27 if…

you care most about camera and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 (2023) Samsung Galaxy A27
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 Cheaper PKR 86,999
Design & build
Release date October 2022 March 2026
Dimensions 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm Not listed
Weight 195 g Not listed
Water resistance No official IP rating Not listed
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch 6.7 inches
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels 1080 × 2400 pixels (~393 ppi)
Panel type AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate Super AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) Exynos (unspecified model)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) 2.4 GHz Octa-core
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali GPU
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 16, OneUI 8.0
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 12 GB Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB 256 GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot microSDXC (shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama Triple: 50 MP (wide, PDAF, OIS) + 8 MP (ultrawide) + 2 MP (macro), LED flash
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR Better 13 MP
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh
Wired charging 33W Fast Charging Fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Nano-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/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE v5.4
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Fingerprint
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“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 A27?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) and Samsung Galaxy A27 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 A27 in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Samsung Galaxy A27 at PKR 86,999. That makes Infinix Note 12 (2023) cheaper by PKR 38,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Samsung Galaxy A27?

Samsung Galaxy A27 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 A27?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy A27 a 5000 mAh cell.

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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.