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Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs ZTE Nubia A36

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 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Note 12 (2023) takes it by 4.3 points on our weighted spec score.

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 ZTE Nubia A36 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Infinix Note 12 (2023) if…

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

Buy the ZTE Nubia A36 if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 (2023) ZTE Nubia A36
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 PKR 19,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date October 2022 2024 (Pakistan availability varies)
Dimensions 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm 163.6 × 75.0 × 8.6 mm
Weight 195 g ≈195 g
Water resistance No official IP rating No official IP rating
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch Better 6.6 inches
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels Better 720 × 1612 pixels (~267 ppi)
Panel type AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate IPS LCD
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) Unisoc SC9863A
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (4×1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 + 4×1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 IMG8322
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 13 (Go Edition)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB Better 4 GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB Better 64 GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama Better 13 MP wide
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR Better 5 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 10W 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 Accelerometer, proximity
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0

“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 ZTE Nubia A36?

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.

What is the price of Infinix Note 12 (2023) and ZTE Nubia A36 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or ZTE Nubia A36?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or ZTE Nubia A36?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or ZTE Nubia A36?

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.

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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.