Head to head

Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs TCL 40 SE

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

The short answer

The Infinix Note 12 (2023) and the TCL 40 SE finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads on performance. The TCL 40 SE is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,800 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 Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads

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

Camera Level

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 TCL 40 SE leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • TCL 40 SE costs PKR 12,199 less.
  • TCL 40 SE packs a 10 mAh larger battery.
  • Infinix Note 12 (2023) charges 15W faster.
  • Infinix Note 12 (2023) offers 2 GB more RAM.
  • 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, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.

Buy the TCL 40 SE if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 (2023) TCL 40 SE
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 PKR 36,800 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date October 2022 January 5, 2023 (global launch)
Dimensions 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm 167.9 × 76.5 × 8.45 mm
Weight 195 g 190 g Better
Water resistance No official IP rating No Ip Rating
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch 6.75 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels Better 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)
Panel type AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate IPS LCD (NXTVISION) 90 Hz
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 standard strengthened glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) MediaTek Helio G37 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 + 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 PowerVR GE8320
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 13 with TCL UI 5.0
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB Better 4 GB or 6 GB options
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB 128 GB or 256 GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot microSD (expandable)
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama Main: 50 MP Macro: 2 MP Depth: 2 MP
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR Better 8 MP
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Po (non-removable)5010 mAh Better
Wired charging 33W Fast Charging Better 18W wired
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 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 5.1
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer Fingerprint: Side-mounted Accelerometer, proximity, compass
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 TCL 40 SE?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) and TCL 40 SE 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 TCL 40 SE in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and TCL 40 SE at PKR 36,800. That makes TCL 40 SE cheaper by PKR 12,199. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or TCL 40 SE?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and TCL 40 SE a 5010 mAh cell, with 33W and 18W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or TCL 40 SE?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12 (2023) runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while TCL 40 SE runs the MediaTek Helio G37 (12 nm).

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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.