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Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Sparx Neo 8i

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

The short answer

The Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 67 against 64 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Sparx Neo 8i still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Sparx Neo 8i is the cheaper of the two at PKR 17,499 against PKR 48,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Note 12 (2023) takes it by 3.2 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads

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

Camera Infinix Note 12 (2023) 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 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 Sparx Neo 8i leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Sparx Neo 8i costs PKR 31,500 less.
  • Infinix Note 12 (2023) charges 23W faster.
  • Infinix Note 12 (2023) offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Infinix Note 12 (2023) ships with 192 GB more storage.
  • Infinix Note 12 (2023) has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • 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 performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.

Buy the Sparx Neo 8i if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 (2023) Sparx Neo 8i
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 PKR 17,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date October 2022 2024 (Official in Pakistan)
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 6.74 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels Better 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)
Panel type AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate IPS LCD
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Not listed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) Unisoc T606
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (2×1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 13
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB Better 4 GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB Better 64 GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot Yes (microSD)
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama Better 13 MP + CIF AF
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR Better 8 MP
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps 1080p
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Wired charging 33W Fast Charging Better 10W
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 b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE Yes
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C

“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 Sparx Neo 8i?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.2 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Sparx Neo 8i can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Infinix Note 12 (2023) and Sparx Neo 8i in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Sparx Neo 8i at PKR 17,499. That makes Sparx Neo 8i cheaper by PKR 31,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Sparx Neo 8i?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12 (2023) uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on Sparx Neo 8i, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Sparx Neo 8i?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and Sparx Neo 8i a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 10W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Sparx Neo 8i?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12 (2023) runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while Sparx Neo 8i runs the Unisoc T606.

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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.