{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12-2023-vs-samsung-galaxy-m17e/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T08:57:51+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Samsung Galaxy M17e",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 12 (2023) and the Samsung Galaxy M17e finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Samsung Galaxy M17e leads on camera. The Samsung Galaxy M17e is the cheaper of the two at PKR 46,999 against PKR 48,999.",
    "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": 98.4,
                "overall": 72.6
            },
            "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 M17e",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-m17e",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-m17e/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-9-2026-09_53_55-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 46999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-09T04:57:04+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 82,
                "battery": 76.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 71.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 2026.",
                    "Dimensions": "167.4 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "199 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 Dust and Splash Resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 x 1600 Pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "PLS LCD, 120Hz Refresh Rate",
                    "Protection": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.4GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 (One UI 8)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (Dedicated)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, Wide, PDAF 2 MP, Depth Sensor Autofocus LED Flash HDR Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Wi-Fi 5)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Face Unlock Support",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 1.4,
        "decisive": false,
        "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-m17e": 57
                },
                "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-m17e": 82
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m17e"
            },
            {
                "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-m17e": 76.3
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m17e"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m17e": 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-m17e": 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": 98.4,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m17e": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Samsung Galaxy M17e costs PKR 2,000 less.",
        "Samsung Galaxy M17e packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "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 M17e?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) and Samsung Galaxy M17e 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Infinix Note 12 (2023) and Samsung Galaxy M17e in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Samsung Galaxy M17e at PKR 46,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy M17e cheaper by PKR 2,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Samsung Galaxy M17e?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M17e 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 M17e?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M17e leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy M17e a 6000 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/)."
}