{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12-2023-vs-zte-nubia-a36/", "generated": "2026-10-15T08:11:04+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs ZTE Nubia A36", "answer": "The Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 68 against 63 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The ZTE Nubia A36 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The ZTE Nubia A36 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 19,999 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": 48.1, "overall": 67.6 }, "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 Nubia A36", "slug": "zte-nubia-a36", "brand": "ZTE Mobile", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/zte-mobile/zte-nubia-a36/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ChatGPT-Image-Oct-31-2025-10_51_35-AM-683x1024.png", "price": { "amount": 19999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2025-12-29T04:56:21+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 49, "camera": 74, "battery": 60.8, "display": 87, "memory": 18.8, "value": 100, "overall": 63.3 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "2024 (Pakistan availability varies)", "Dimensions": "163.6 × 75.0 × 8.6 mm", "Weight": "≈195 g", "Water resistance": "No official IP rating" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.6 inches", "Resolution": "720 × 1612 pixels (~267 ppi)", "Panel type": "IPS LCD", "Protection": "Scratch-resistant glass" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Unisoc SC9863A", "CPU": "Octa-core (4×1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 + 4×1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)", "GPU": "IMG8322", "Operating system": "Android 13 (Go Edition)" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "4 GB", "Internal storage": "64 GB", "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "13 MP wide", "Selfie camera": "5 MP", "Video recording": "1080p@30fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh", "Wired charging": "10W wired" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n", "Bluetooth": "5.0", "NFC": "No", "Sensors": "Accelerometer, proximity", "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": "infinix-note-12-2023", "margin": 4.3, "decisive": true, "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-nubia-a36": 49 }, "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-nubia-a36": 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-nubia-a36": 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-nubia-a36": 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-nubia-a36": 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": 48.1, "zte-nubia-a36": 100 }, "leader": "zte-nubia-a36" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "ZTE Nubia A36 costs PKR 29,000 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 37 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 Nubia A36?", "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.3 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. ZTE Nubia A36 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price." }, { "question": "What is the price of Infinix Note 12 (2023) and ZTE Nubia A36 in Pakistan?", "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and ZTE Nubia A36 at PKR 19,999. That makes ZTE Nubia A36 cheaper by PKR 29,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or ZTE Nubia A36?", "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12 (2023) uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on ZTE Nubia A36, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone." }, { "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or ZTE Nubia A36?", "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE Nubia A36 a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 10W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or ZTE Nubia A36?", "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12 (2023) runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while ZTE Nubia A36 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/)." }