{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12-2023-vs-sparx-edge-20/",
    "generated": "2026-10-15T06:44:57+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Sparx Edge 20",
    "answer": "The Sparx Edge 20 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 75 against 71 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The Sparx Edge 20 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 38,999 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": 77.3,
                "overall": 70.5
            },
            "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": "Sparx Edge 20",
            "slug": "sparx-edge-20",
            "brand": "Sparx",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/sparx/sparx-edge-20/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-3-2025-10_52_08-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 38999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-12-25T06:24:55+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 58,
                "camera": 86,
                "battery": 66.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 74.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 2025 (launched in Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "161.7 × 74 × 8.8 mm",
                    "Water resistance": "Not officially rated"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 in",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels (~395 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "Curved-edge AMOLED, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Dragon Trail Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G96 (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB (+ up to 8 GB virtual RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB (UFS 2.2)",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (expandable)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP (triple)",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps (both cameras)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "Fast charging ~33W"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.x (likely 5.1–5.2)",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "sparx-edge-20",
        "margin": 4.2,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 56,
                    "sparx-edge-20": 58
                },
                "leader": "sparx-edge-20"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "sparx-edge-20": 86
                },
                "leader": "sparx-edge-20"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "sparx-edge-20": 66.6
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 100,
                    "sparx-edge-20": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 50,
                    "sparx-edge-20": 50
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 77.3,
                    "sparx-edge-20": 100
                },
                "leader": "sparx-edge-20"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Sparx Edge 20 costs PKR 10,000 less.",
        "Sparx Edge 20 has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Sparx Edge 20?",
            "answer": "Sparx Edge 20 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.2 points. It wins on performance, camera and value for money. Infinix Note 12 (2023) can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Infinix Note 12 (2023) and Sparx Edge 20 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Sparx Edge 20 at PKR 38,999. That makes Sparx Edge 20 cheaper by PKR 10,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Sparx Edge 20?",
            "answer": "Sparx Edge 20 scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12 (2023) uses a 50 MP main sensor against 108 MP on Sparx Edge 20, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Sparx Edge 20?",
            "answer": "Sparx Edge 20 is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12 (2023) runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while Sparx Edge 20 runs the MediaTek Helio G96 (12 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}