Head to head

Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Tecno Spark 40C

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

The short answer

The Infinix Note 12 (2023) and the Tecno Spark 40C finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads on camera. The Tecno Spark 40C is the cheaper of the two at PKR 35,999 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 Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads

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

Battery & charging Tecno Spark 40C 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 Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Spark 40C leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Spark 40C costs PKR 13,000 less.
  • Tecno Spark 40C packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Infinix Note 12 (2023) charges 15W faster.
  • 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 camera and display.

Buy the Tecno Spark 40C if…

you care most about battery & charging and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 (2023) Tecno Spark 40C
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 PKR 35,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date October 2022 September 2025
Dimensions 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm 165.6 × 77.0 × 8.37 mm
Weight 195 g Not officially specified
Water resistance No official IP rating IP64 (Dust Tight & Splash Resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch Better 6.67 inches
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels Better 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)
Panel type AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate IPS LCD 120Hz
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Panda Glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) MediaTek Helio G81 (12nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G52 MC2
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 15 HiOS 15
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 4GB / 8GB LPDDR4X (Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM) Up to 8GB Extended RAM, depending on the variant)
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB eMMC 5.1
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot Dedicated microSD card slot Expandable storage up to 1TB (market dependent)
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama Better 13 MP, Wide AI Lens Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Scene Recognition Portrait Mode Night Mode Beauty Mode Pro Mode
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR Better 8 MP Dual Front Flash AI Beauty Portrait Mode HDR Face Retouch Smile Capture Gesture Capture Filters
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps 1080p @ 30fps 720p @ 30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh Better
Wired charging 33W Fast Charging Better 18W Fast Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)
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 Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Hotspot
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 5.0 A2DP LE
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Face Unlock Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Electronic Compass Virtual Gyroscope Infrared Remote Sensor
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 Tecno Spark 40C?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) and Tecno Spark 40C 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 Tecno Spark 40C in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Tecno Spark 40C at PKR 35,999. That makes Tecno Spark 40C cheaper by PKR 13,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Tecno Spark 40C?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12 (2023) uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on Tecno Spark 40C, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Tecno Spark 40C?

Tecno Spark 40C leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 40C a 6000 mAh cell, with 33W and 18W 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.