Head to head

Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Zinwa Q27

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

The short answer

The Infinix Note 12 (2023) and the Zinwa Q27 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Zinwa Q27 leads on performance. The Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the cheaper of the two at PKR 48,999 against PKR 115,999.

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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 Zinwa Q27 leads

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

Camera Zinwa Q27 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 Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Zinwa Q27 leads

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 67,000 less.
  • Infinix Note 12 (2023) packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.
  • Zinwa Q27 offers 4 GB more RAM.

Buy the Infinix Note 12 (2023) if…

you care most about battery & charging and value for money.

Buy the Zinwa Q27 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 (2023) Zinwa Q27
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 Cheaper PKR 115,999
Design & build
Release date October 2022 Q4 2026 (October–December 2026)
Dimensions 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm Not listed
Weight 195 g 180-200g (estimated) Better
Water resistance No official IP rating No official IP rating announced
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch Better 3.92 inches
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels Better 1080 x 1240 pixels
Panel type AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate AMOLED 60Hz
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Not listed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) MediaTek Dimensity 7300
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) 4 × Cortex-A78 @ 2.5 GHz 4 × Cortex-A55
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G615 MC2
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 12GB LPDDR5 Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB UFS 3.1
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot microSDXC supported
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama 50 MP Main Camera Phase Detection Autofocus (Expected) LED Flash HDR Panorama Auto Focus Face Detection Touch Focus Geo-tagging
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR 16 MP HDR Support
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps 4K @ 30fps (expected) 1080p @ 30/60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Better Li-Po 3500mAh–4000mAh (not finalized)
Wired charging 33W Fast Charging 33W Fast Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Nano-SIM + eSIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 5.4
NFC No Likely Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer Optical Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C OTG supported

“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 Zinwa Q27?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) and Zinwa Q27 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 Zinwa Q27 in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Zinwa Q27 at PKR 115,999. That makes Infinix Note 12 (2023) cheaper by PKR 67,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Zinwa Q27?

Zinwa Q27 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Zinwa Q27?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and Zinwa Q27 a 3500 mAh cell, with 33W and 33W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Zinwa Q27?

Zinwa Q27 is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12 (2023) runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while Zinwa Q27 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7300.

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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.