{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12-2023-vs-vivo-x300-fe/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T20:50:34+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Vivo X300 FE",
    "answer": "The Vivo X300 FE is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 82 against 73 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Infinix Note 12 (2023) still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the cheaper of the two at PKR 48,999 against PKR 224,999.",
    "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": 100,
                "overall": 72.8
            },
            "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": "Vivo X300 FE",
            "slug": "vivo-x300-fe",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-x300-fe/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ChatGPT-Image-May-18-2026-11_16_58-AM-1024x819.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 224999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-09T04:33:01+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 70,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 92.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 27.5,
                "overall": 82
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "150.8 × 71.8 × 8.0–8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "190–191 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 Dust & Water Resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.31 in",
                    "Resolution": "1216 × 2640 pixels (~461 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Mohs Level 4 Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × 3.80 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L 6 × 3.32 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 829",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 OriginOS 6 Up to 5 Major Android Updates 7 Years Security Updates"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB LPDDR5X Ultra",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP Wide (Sony IMX921), OIS 50 MP ZEISS Telephoto (Sony IMX882), OIS, 3x Optical Zoom 8 MP Ultra-Wide (110°) ZEISS Optics LED Flash Laser Autofocus ZEISS Multifocal Portrait HDR Panorama Night Mode AI Photography Super Moon Telephoto Macro Portrait Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP",
                    "Video recording": "8K @ 30fps 4K @ 30/60/120fps 1080p @ 30/60/120fps Gyro-EIS OIS HDR Video 10-bit Log Video"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6500mAh Silicon-Carbon Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "90W Wired FlashCharge 40W Wireless FlashCharge Reverse Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "v6.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "3D Ultrasonic In-display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "vivo-x300-fe",
        "margin": 9.2,
        "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,
                    "vivo-x300-fe": 70
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x300-fe"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "vivo-x300-fe": 98
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x300-fe"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "vivo-x300-fe": 92.5
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x300-fe"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 100,
                    "vivo-x300-fe": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 50,
                    "vivo-x300-fe": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x300-fe"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 100,
                    "vivo-x300-fe": 27.5
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) costs PKR 176,000 less.",
        "Vivo X300 FE packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Vivo X300 FE charges 57W faster.",
        "Vivo X300 FE offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Vivo X300 FE ships with 256 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Vivo X300 FE?",
            "answer": "Vivo X300 FE comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.2 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. 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 Vivo X300 FE in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Vivo X300 FE at PKR 224,999. That makes Infinix Note 12 (2023) cheaper by PKR 176,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Vivo X300 FE?",
            "answer": "Vivo X300 FE scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Vivo X300 FE?",
            "answer": "Vivo X300 FE leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and Vivo X300 FE a 6500 mAh cell, with 33W and 90W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Vivo X300 FE?",
            "answer": "Vivo X300 FE is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12 (2023) runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while Vivo X300 FE runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}