{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12-2023-vs-xiaomi-redmi-17c/", "generated": "2026-10-19T06:46:53+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Xiaomi Redmi 17C", "answer": "The Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 71 against 67 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, display and memory & storage. The Xiaomi Redmi 17C still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Redmi 17C is the cheaper of the two at PKR 33,999 against PKR 48,999.", "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": 77.1, "overall": 70.5 }, "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 Redmi 17C", "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-17c", "brand": "Redmi", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-17c/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-27-2026-09_05_12-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 33999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-06-27T04:19:09+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 56, "camera": 74, "battery": 64.7, "display": 87, "memory": 25, "value": 100, "overall": 66.5 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "June 23, 2026 (China)", "Dimensions": "171.88 × 77.8 × 8.22 mm", "Weight": "206 g", "Water resistance": "No official IP rating" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.88 inches", "Resolution": "720 × 1640 pixels (HD+)", "Panel type": "IPS LCD", "Protection": "Not officially confirmed" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12nm)", "CPU": "2× Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz", "GPU": "ARM Mali-G52 MC2", "Operating system": "Android 16 (Xiaomi HyperOS 3)" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "4GB LPDDR4X", "Internal storage": "64GB / 128GB eMMC 5.1", "Card slot": "microSD Card (Expandable)" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "13MP HDR AI Camera Panorama LED Flash", "Selfie camera": "5MP HDR Beauty Mode", "Video recording": "1080p @30fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (Non-removable) 5,160mAh", "Wired charging": "18W Wired Fast Charging 10W Charger Included in Box" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)", "Bluetooth": "5.4", "NFC": "No", "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor", "USB": "USB Type-C OTG support" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": "infinix-note-12-2023", "margin": 4, "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-redmi-17c": 56 }, "leader": null }, { "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-redmi-17c": 74 }, "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023" }, { "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-redmi-17c": 64.7 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "infinix-note-12-2023": 100, "xiaomi-redmi-17c": 87 }, "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023" }, { "category": "memory", "label": "Memory & storage", "weight": 12, "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.", "scores": { "infinix-note-12-2023": 50, "xiaomi-redmi-17c": 25 }, "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023" }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "infinix-note-12-2023": 77.1, "xiaomi-redmi-17c": 100 }, "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-17c" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Xiaomi Redmi 17C costs PKR 15,000 less.", "Xiaomi Redmi 17C packs a 160 mAh larger battery.", "Infinix Note 12 (2023) charges 15W faster.", "Infinix Note 12 (2023) offers 4 GB more RAM.", "Infinix Note 12 (2023) ships with 128 GB more storage.", "Infinix Note 12 (2023) has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.", "Infinix Note 12 (2023) uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Xiaomi Redmi 17C?", "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4 points. It wins on camera, display and memory & storage. Xiaomi Redmi 17C 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 Redmi 17C in Pakistan?", "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Xiaomi Redmi 17C at PKR 33,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi 17C cheaper by PKR 15,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Xiaomi Redmi 17C?", "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12 (2023) uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on Xiaomi Redmi 17C, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone." } ], "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/)." }