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Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Xiaomi Redmi R70

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 73 against 69 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, display and value for money. The Xiaomi Redmi R70 still wins on battery & charging, 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 63,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Note 12 (2023) takes it by 3.9 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 Xiaomi Redmi R70 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 Level

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 15,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi R70 packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Infinix Note 12 (2023) charges 18W faster.
  • 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 value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi R70 if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 (2023) Xiaomi Redmi R70
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 Cheaper PKR 63,999
Design & build
Release date October 2022 April 24, 2026
Dimensions 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm 171.56 x 79.47 x 8.15 mm
Weight 195 g Better 210 g
Water resistance No official IP rating IP64 Dust & Splash Resistant.
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch 6.9 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels Better 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)
Panel type AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate IPS LCD, 120Hz
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Not officially confirmed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) Unisoc T8300 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core 2× Cortex-A78 @ 2.2 GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 16 with HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot microSDXC (expandable)
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama Better 13 MP, Wide LED Flash HDR
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR Better 8 MP HDR Face Unlock
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Po 6000 mAh, Non-removable Better
Wired charging 33W Fast Charging Better 15W Wired Fast Charging, 7.5W Reverse Wired Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby)
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, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE v5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass (Magnetometer), 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 Redmi R70?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.9 points. It wins on camera, display and value for money. Xiaomi Redmi R70 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 R70 in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Xiaomi Redmi R70 at PKR 63,999. That makes Infinix Note 12 (2023) 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 R70?

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 R70, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Xiaomi Redmi R70?

Xiaomi Redmi R70 leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi R70 a 6000 mAh cell, with 33W and 15W wired charging respectively.

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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.