Head to head

Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 6

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi Black Shark 6 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 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 97,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Black Shark 6 takes it by 13.7 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Black Shark 6 leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Black Shark 6 leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Black Shark 6 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Black Shark 6 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 49,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Black Shark 6 charges 87W faster.
  • Xiaomi Black Shark 6 offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Black Shark 6 ships with 256 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi Black Shark 6 has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Infinix Note 12 (2023) if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Black Shark 6 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 (2023) Xiaomi Black Shark 6
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 Cheaper PKR 97,999
Design & build
Release date October 2022 late 2025
Dimensions 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm Not listed
Weight 195 g Not listed
Water resistance No official IP rating Not specified
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch Better 6.67 inches
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels 1080 × 2400 pixels ( ~395 PPI)
Panel type AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate OLED
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Not listed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Adreno 740
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 13 ( MIUI 13)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8 GB/12 GB Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB 128 GB/512 GB Better
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama 64 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP (triple) LED flash, HDR, panorama Better
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR 16 MP
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Po, non-removable 5000 mAh
Wired charging 33W Fast Charging 120 W Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)
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/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 5.2 (A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive)
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0

“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 Black Shark 6?

Xiaomi Black Shark 6 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 13.7 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 Black Shark 6 in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Xiaomi Black Shark 6 at PKR 97,999. That makes Infinix Note 12 (2023) cheaper by PKR 49,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Xiaomi Black Shark 6?

Xiaomi Black Shark 6 scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12 (2023) uses a 50 MP main sensor against 64 MP on Xiaomi Black Shark 6, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Xiaomi Black Shark 6?

Xiaomi Black Shark 6 leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Black Shark 6 a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 120W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Xiaomi Black Shark 6?

Xiaomi Black Shark 6 is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12 (2023) runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while Xiaomi Black Shark 6 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 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.