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Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco X8 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 124,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro takes it by 12.8 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro 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 76,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro charges 67W faster.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro ships with 256 GB more storage.

Buy the Infinix Note 12 (2023) if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 (2023) Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 Cheaper PKR 124,999
Design & build
Release date October 2022 Released globally in March 2026.
Dimensions 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm 157.5 × 75.2 × 8.4 mm
Weight 195 g Better 201.5 g
Water resistance No official IP rating IP68 Dust and Water Resistance
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch Better 6.59 inches
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels 2756 × 1268 pixels (1.5K) Better
Panel type AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate AMOLED, 68 billion colors 120Hz adaptive HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (4nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core up to 3.4GHz
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G720 MC8
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 16 with HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB LPDDR5X Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1 Better
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama 50MP Sony IMX882 Main Camera, OIS 8MP Ultra-Wide Camera HDR, Panorama, Motion Tracking, Pro Mode
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR 20MP Selfie Camera HDR, Portrait Mode Better
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps 4K @ 30/60fps 1080p @ 30/60fps Slow Motion up to 960fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh 6500mAh Silicon-Carbon battery Better
Wired charging 33W Fast Charging 100W HyperCharge fast charging and 27W wired reverse charging. Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM
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/ax, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE, LHDC, aptX HD
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer In-display Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass AI Face Unlock
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0 OTG support

“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 X8 Pro?

Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 12.8 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 Poco X8 Pro in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro at PKR 124,999. That makes Infinix Note 12 (2023) cheaper by PKR 76,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro?

Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro?

Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro a 6500 mAh cell, with 33W and 100W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro?

Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12 (2023) runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (4nm).

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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.