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Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Xiaomi Poco M8x

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 68 on our combined specification score. It leads on display, memory & storage and value for money. The Xiaomi Poco M8x still wins on battery & charging, 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 79,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Note 12 (2023) takes it by 5.3 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Level

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 Xiaomi Poco M8x 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

  • Infinix Note 12 (2023) costs PKR 31,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco M8x packs a 2,900 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco M8x charges 12W 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 display, memory & storage and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco M8x if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 (2023) Xiaomi Poco M8x
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 Cheaper PKR 79,999
Design & build
Release date October 2022 August 21, 2026.
Dimensions 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm 170.12 x 78.43 x 8.80 mm
Weight 195 g Better 232 g
Water resistance No official IP rating IP64, dust and splash resistant.
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch 6.9-inch Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels Better 720 × 1600 pixels
Panel type AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Corning Gorilla Glass 7i.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) octa-core
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Adreno 613
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB Better 4GB/6GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB Better 128GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot microSD expandable
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED flash
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR Better 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps 1080p@30fps.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh 7900 mAh, non-removable Battery Better
Wired charging 33W Fast Charging 45W wired fast charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging. Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual 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, 2.4GHz + 5GHz, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 5.1
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, ambient light, compass, infrared blaster
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 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 Poco M8x?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.3 points. It wins on display, memory & storage and value for money. Xiaomi Poco M8x 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 M8x in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Xiaomi Poco M8x at PKR 79,999. That makes Infinix Note 12 (2023) cheaper by PKR 31,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Xiaomi Poco M8x?

Xiaomi Poco M8x leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco M8x a 7900 mAh cell, with 33W and 45W wired charging respectively.

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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.