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Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Xiaomi Redmi A5

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

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads

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 Infinix Note 12 (2023) 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 Xiaomi Redmi A5 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Infinix Note 12 (2023) if…

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

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi A5 if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 (2023) Xiaomi Redmi A5
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 PKR 22,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date October 2022 March 2024 (official)
Dimensions 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm 168.3 × 76.3 × 8.3 mm
Weight 195 g 193 g Better
Water resistance No official IP rating Not rated
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch 6.88 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels Better 720 × 1640 pixels (~260 ppi)
Panel type AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate IPS LCD, 90Hz
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) MediaTek Helio G36 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (4×2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 + 4×1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 PowerVR GE8320
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 14 (Go Edition), MIUI
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB Better 4 GB / 6 GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB Better 64 GB / 128 GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama Better 32 MP wide + auxiliary lens
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR Better 8 MP
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh
Wired charging 33W Fast Charging Better 18W wired
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 b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 5.0
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C

“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 A5?

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.

What is the price of Infinix Note 12 (2023) and Xiaomi Redmi A5 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Xiaomi Redmi A5?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Xiaomi Redmi A5?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Xiaomi Redmi A5?

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).

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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.