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Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Samsung Galaxy M17e

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

The short 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.

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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 M17e leads

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

Battery & charging Samsung Galaxy M17e 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 Level

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Infinix Note 12 (2023) if…

you care most about display and memory & storage.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy M17e if…

you care most about camera and battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 (2023) Samsung Galaxy M17e
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 PKR 46,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date October 2022 March 2026.
Dimensions 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm 167.4 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm
Weight 195 g Better 199 g
Water resistance No official IP rating IP54 Dust and Splash Resistant
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch 6.7 Inches
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels Better 720 x 1600 Pixels (HD+)
Panel type AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate PLS LCD, 120Hz Refresh Rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Not officially specified
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (2×2.4GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 16 (One UI 8)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB Better 4GB / 6GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB Better 128GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot microSDXC (Dedicated)
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama 50 MP, f/1.8, Wide, PDAF 2 MP, Depth Sensor Autofocus LED Flash HDR Panorama
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR Better 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Po (non-removable) 6000 mAh Better
Wired charging 33W Fast Charging Better 25W Fast Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
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 (Wi-Fi 5)
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 5.3
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer Side-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Face Unlock Support
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 M17e?

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.

What is the price of Infinix Note 12 (2023) and Samsung Galaxy M17e in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Samsung Galaxy M17e?

Samsung Galaxy M17e 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 M17e?

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.

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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.