{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12-2023-vs-xiaomi-redmi-a5/", "generated": "2026-10-15T06:12:51+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Xiaomi Redmi A5", "answer": "The Infinix Note 12 (2023) and the Xiaomi Redmi A5 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads on performance. The Xiaomi Redmi A5 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 22,999 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": 52.2, "overall": 68 }, "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 A5", "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-a5", "brand": "Redmi", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-a5/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-15-2025-09_34_11-AM.png", "price": { "amount": 22999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2025-12-28T07:38:41+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 54, "camera": 74, "battery": 62.8, "display": 87, "memory": 31.3, "value": 100, "overall": 66.4 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "March 2024 (official)", "Dimensions": "168.3 × 76.3 × 8.3 mm", "Weight": "193 g", "Water resistance": "Not rated" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.88 inches", "Resolution": "720 × 1640 pixels (~260 ppi)", "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 90Hz", "Protection": "Scratch-resistant glass" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G36 (12 nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 + 4×1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)", "GPU": "PowerVR GE8320", "Operating system": "Android 14 (Go Edition), MIUI" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "4 GB / 6 GB", "Internal storage": "64 GB / 128 GB", "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "32 MP wide + auxiliary lens", "Selfie camera": "8 MP", "Video recording": "1080p@30fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh", "Wired charging": "18W wired" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n", "Bluetooth": "5.0", "NFC": "No", "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity", "USB": "USB Type-C" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": null, "margin": 1.6, "decisive": false, "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-a5": 54 }, "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023" }, { "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-a5": 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-a5": 62.8 }, "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023" }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "infinix-note-12-2023": 100, "xiaomi-redmi-a5": 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-a5": 31.3 }, "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": 52.2, "xiaomi-redmi-a5": 100 }, "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-a5" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Xiaomi Redmi A5 costs PKR 26,000 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) has a 18 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 A5?", "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) and Xiaomi Redmi A5 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most." }, { "question": "What is the price of Infinix Note 12 (2023) and Xiaomi Redmi A5 in Pakistan?", "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Xiaomi Redmi A5 at PKR 22,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi A5 cheaper by PKR 26,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Xiaomi Redmi A5?", "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12 (2023) uses a 50 MP main sensor against 32 MP on Xiaomi Redmi A5, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone." }, { "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Xiaomi Redmi A5?", "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi A5 a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 18W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Xiaomi Redmi A5?", "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12 (2023) runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while Xiaomi Redmi A5 runs the MediaTek Helio G36 (12 nm)." } ], "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/)." }