Head to head

Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Xiaomi Poco M8

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

The short answer

The Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 73 against 66 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and display. The Xiaomi Poco M8 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 46,999 against PKR 48,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Note 12 (2023) takes it by 6.4 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads

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

Camera Level

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

Battery & charging Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Infinix Note 12 (2023) 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

  • Xiaomi Poco M8 costs PKR 2,000 less.
  • Infinix Note 12 (2023) charges 15W faster.
  • Infinix Note 12 (2023) offers 2 GB more RAM.
  • Infinix Note 12 (2023) ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • Infinix Note 12 (2023) uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Infinix Note 12 (2023) if…

you care most about performance, battery & charging, display, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 (2023) Xiaomi Poco M8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 PKR 46,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date October 2022 January 8, 2026
Dimensions 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm 164 x 75.4 x 7.4 mm
Weight 195 g 178 g Better
Water resistance No official IP rating Not Certified
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch 6.74 Inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels Better 720 x 1600 Pixels (~260 PPI)
Panel type AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Not listed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) MediaTek Helio G85
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G52 MC2
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 15 ( HyperOS 2.0 )
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB Better 6GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB Better 128GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot microSD Card (Dedicated Slot)
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama Dual Camera Setup 50 MP (Main) 0.08 MP (Auxiliary Lens) LED Flash
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR Better 8 MP
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh 5000 mAh (Non-removable)
Wired charging 33W Fast Charging Better 18W Fast Charging
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
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 5.3
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer Side-mounted Fingerprint Accelerometer Proximity
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 Poco M8?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.4 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, display, memory & storage and value for money. Xiaomi Poco M8 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 Poco M8 in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Xiaomi Poco M8 at PKR 46,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco M8 cheaper by PKR 2,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Xiaomi Poco M8?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco M8 a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 18W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Xiaomi Poco M8?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12 (2023) runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while Xiaomi Poco M8 runs the MediaTek Helio G85.

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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.