{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12-2023-vs-xiaomi-civi-5-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-09-19T11:39:28+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 86 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 145,999.",
    "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 Civi 5 Pro",
            "slug": "xiaomi-civi-5-pro",
            "brand": "Civi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/civi/xiaomi-civi-5-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-1-2026-11_13_31-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 145999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-01T06:22:09+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 79,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 86.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 43.8,
                "overall": 86.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "May 22, 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "157.05 × 73.2 × 7.65 mm",
                    "Weight": "181 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No Official IP Rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.55 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1236 × 2750 pixels (1.5K)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 68 Billion Colors, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid 120Hz Adaptive",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 1× Cortex-X4 @ 3.21 GHz 3× Cortex-A720 @ 3.0 GHz 2× Cortex-A720 @ 2.8 GHz 2× Cortex-A720 @ 2.0 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 825",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15, HyperOS 2"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Leica Wide Camera (OIS) 50MP Leica Telephoto Camera 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera Leica color tuning 4K video recording HDR Panorama Night Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "50MP Selfie Camera Autofocus HDR",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p OIS + EIS (Rear), EIS (Front)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6000mAh Silicon-Carbon Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "67W Wired Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (DSDS)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4 with A2DP, LE, LHDC, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Optical In-display Fingerprint Sensor Face Unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Barometer Snapdragon Elite Gaming Adreno Frame Motion Engine Game Turbo Liquid Cooling System AI Performance Optimization",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-civi-5-pro",
        "margin": 13.6,
        "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-civi-5-pro": 79
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-civi-5-pro"
            },
            {
                "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-civi-5-pro": 98
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-civi-5-pro"
            },
            {
                "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-civi-5-pro": 86.8
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-civi-5-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 100,
                    "xiaomi-civi-5-pro": 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-civi-5-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-civi-5-pro"
            },
            {
                "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-civi-5-pro": 43.8
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) costs PKR 97,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro charges 34W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro ships with 256 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 13.6 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 Civi 5 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro at PKR 145,999. That makes Infinix Note 12 (2023) cheaper by PKR 97,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro 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 Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro a 6000 mAh cell, with 33W and 67W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12 (2023) runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}