Head to head

Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Xiaomi Redmi 17C

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 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Note 12 (2023) takes it by 4 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Level

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

Camera Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads

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

Battery & charging Level

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 Xiaomi Redmi 17C leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Infinix Note 12 (2023) if…

you care most about camera, display and memory & storage.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi 17C if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 (2023) Xiaomi Redmi 17C
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 PKR 33,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date October 2022 June 23, 2026 (China)
Dimensions 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm 171.88 × 77.8 × 8.22 mm
Weight 195 g Better 206 g
Water resistance No official IP rating No official IP rating
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch 6.88 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels Better 720 × 1640 pixels (HD+)
Panel type AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate IPS LCD
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Not officially confirmed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) 2× Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 ARM Mali-G52 MC2
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 16 (Xiaomi HyperOS 3)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB Better 4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB Better 64GB / 128GB eMMC 5.1
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot microSD Card (Expandable)
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama Better 13MP HDR AI Camera Panorama LED Flash
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR Better 5MP HDR Beauty Mode
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps 1080p @30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Po (Non-removable) 5,160mAh Better
Wired charging 33W Fast Charging Better 18W Wired Fast Charging 10W Charger Included in Box
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 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 5.4
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 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 Redmi 17C?

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.

What is the price of Infinix Note 12 (2023) and Xiaomi Redmi 17C in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Xiaomi Redmi 17C?

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.

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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.