{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12-2023-vs-zte-blade-a35e/", "generated": "2026-10-16T11:03:18+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs ZTE Blade A35e", "answer": "The Infinix Note 12 (2023) and the ZTE Blade A35e 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 ZTE Blade A35e is the cheaper of the two at PKR 15,999 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": 37.6, "overall": 66.5 }, "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": "ZTE Blade A35e", "slug": "zte-blade-a35e", "brand": "ZTE Mobile", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/zte-mobile/zte-blade-a35e/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-15-2026-11_52_23-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 15999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-01-15T07:01:05+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 54, "camera": 74, "battery": 60.8, "display": 87, "memory": 18.8, "value": 100, "overall": 64.6 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "2025, September (launched in Pakistan October 2025)", "Dimensions": "167.6 × 77.4 × 8.3–8.5 mm", "Weight": "181–190 g", "Water resistance": "No official IP rating" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.52 inches", "Resolution": "576 × 1280 pixels (HD+)", "Panel type": "IPS LCD" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Unisoc SC9863A", "CPU": "Octa-core", "GPU": "IMG8322", "Operating system": "Android 14 (Go Edition)" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "2 GB (+4 GB extended)", "Internal storage": "64 GB", "Card slot": "microSD (up to 1 TB)" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "8 MP Dual Camera with AI + LED flash", "Selfie camera": "5 MP", "Video recording": "1080p@30fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh", "Wired charging": "10W" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n", "Bluetooth": "5.2", "NFC": "No", "Sensors": "Accelerometer Compass Proximity (Fingerprint unclear or side mounted optional", "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": null, "margin": 1.9, "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, "zte-blade-a35e": 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, "zte-blade-a35e": 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, "zte-blade-a35e": 60.8 }, "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, "zte-blade-a35e": 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, "zte-blade-a35e": 18.8 }, "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": 37.6, "zte-blade-a35e": 100 }, "leader": "zte-blade-a35e" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "ZTE Blade A35e costs PKR 33,000 less.", "Infinix Note 12 (2023) charges 23W faster.", "Infinix Note 12 (2023) offers 4 GB more RAM.", "Infinix Note 12 (2023) ships with 192 GB more storage.", "Infinix Note 12 (2023) has a 42 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 ZTE Blade A35e?", "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) and ZTE Blade A35e 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 ZTE Blade A35e in Pakistan?", "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and ZTE Blade A35e at PKR 15,999. That makes ZTE Blade A35e cheaper by PKR 33,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or ZTE Blade A35e?", "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12 (2023) uses a 50 MP main sensor against 8 MP on ZTE Blade A35e, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone." }, { "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or ZTE Blade A35e?", "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE Blade A35e a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 10W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or ZTE Blade A35e?", "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12 (2023) runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while ZTE Blade A35e runs the Unisoc SC9863A." } ], "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/)." }