Head to head

Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Xiaomi 16 Pro Max

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi 16 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 88 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 324,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi 16 Pro Max takes it by 14.8 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi 16 Pro Max leads

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

Camera Xiaomi 16 Pro Max leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi 16 Pro Max leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi 16 Pro Max leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Infinix Note 12 (2023) costs PKR 276,000 less.
  • Xiaomi 16 Pro Max packs a 1,100 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi 16 Pro Max charges 67W faster.
  • Xiaomi 16 Pro Max offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi 16 Pro Max ships with 768 GB more storage.

Buy the Infinix Note 12 (2023) if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi 16 Pro Max if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 (2023) Xiaomi 16 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 Cheaper PKR 324,999
Design & build
Release date October 2022 Expected September 2025 globally (possibly late-Sep launch)
Dimensions 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm Not listed
Weight 195 g Not listed
Water resistance No official IP rating • IP68 dust-tight & up to 1.5 m water resistant (30 min)
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch 6.8 – 6.85 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels 1440 × 3200 pixels (~512 ppi) Better
Panel type AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate • LTPO AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 68B colors, multitouch
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Not listed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Adreno 830
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 15 with HyperOS (expected)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 12 GB / 16 GB RAM Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB storage Better
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot No expandable storage
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP, dual-LED dual-tone flash
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR 32 MP Better
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps Not listed
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh • 6100 mAh Li-ion Si-Ca Better
Wired charging 33W Fast Charging 100 W+ support ( Fast charging) Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby dual Nano 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/6e/7 (dual/tri-band), Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE v5.4 with A2DP, LE
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer • Fingerprint (under-display, optical) • Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Proximity, Barometer
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG Type-C 3.2 Gen2, DisplayPort, 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 Xiaomi 16 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 16 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 14.8 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.

What is the price of Infinix Note 12 (2023) and Xiaomi 16 Pro Max in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Xiaomi 16 Pro Max at PKR 324,999. That makes Infinix Note 12 (2023) cheaper by PKR 276,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Xiaomi 16 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 16 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Xiaomi 16 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 16 Pro Max leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi 16 Pro Max a 6100 mAh cell, with 33W and 100W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Xiaomi 16 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 16 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12 (2023) runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while Xiaomi 16 Pro Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2.

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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.