{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12-2023-vs-xiaomi-17-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-10-18T01:58:05+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 84 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 299,999.",
    "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": "Xiaomi 17 Ultra",
            "slug": "xiaomi-17-ultra",
            "brand": "Xiaomi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/xiaomi/xiaomi-17-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-22-2026-10_52_19-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 299999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-22T06:07:25+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 70,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 100,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 21.4,
                "overall": 84.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "February 28, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "162.9 x 77.6 x 8.5 mm",
                    "Weight": "230 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 rated (market dependent)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2608 × 1200 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "Xiaomi HyperRGB OLED 1Hz–120Hz LTPO HDR10+, Dolby Vision",
                    "Protection": "Xiaomi Shield Glass 3.0"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno GPU",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 HyperOS 3"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Wide Camera 1-inch sensor f/1.67 aperture OIS support 200MP Periscope Telephoto 75mm to 100mm optical zoom OIS support 50MP Ultra-Wide Camera 115° field of view Leica optics, Laser AF, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "High-resolution selfie sensor",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@120fps, Dolby Vision HDR"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon / Li-Po (non-removable) 6000mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "120W wired fast charging 80W wireless charging Reverse wireless charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7",
                    "Bluetooth": "6.x",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic In-Display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Barometer Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-17-ultra",
        "margin": 11.4,
        "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,
                    "xiaomi-17-ultra": 70
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-ultra"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "xiaomi-17-ultra": 98
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-ultra"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "xiaomi-17-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 100,
                    "xiaomi-17-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 50,
                    "xiaomi-17-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 100,
                    "xiaomi-17-ultra": 21.4
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) costs PKR 251,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Ultra packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Ultra charges 87W faster.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Ultra offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Ultra ships with 768 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Xiaomi 17 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 11.4 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 Xiaomi 17 Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra at PKR 299,999. That makes Infinix Note 12 (2023) cheaper by PKR 251,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Xiaomi 17 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12 (2023) uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi 17 Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Xiaomi 17 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi 17 Ultra a 6000 mAh cell, with 33W and 120W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Xiaomi 17 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12 (2023) runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while Xiaomi 17 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 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/)."
}