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Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro

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

The short answer

The ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 77 against 73 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Infinix Note 12 (2023) still wins on value for money, 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 79,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro takes it by 4.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro leads

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

Camera ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro 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 31,000 less.
  • ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
  • ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro charges 47W faster.
  • ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.

Buy the Infinix Note 12 (2023) if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 (2023) ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 Cheaper PKR 79,999
Design & build
Release date October 2022 April 2026
Dimensions 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm 163.3 × 77.2 × 8.2 mm
Weight 195 g Better 198g
Water resistance No official IP rating IP64 Dust and Splash Resistant
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch 6.8-inch Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels FHD+ resolution (1080 × 2400 pixels)
Panel type AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate AMOLED display 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Not officially confirmed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) MediaTek Dimensity 7400 (4nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (4×2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 ARM Mali-G57 GPU
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 16, MyOS 16
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama 50MP Wide Camera 2MP Depth/Auxiliary Sensor PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR 16MP Selfie Camera
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon Lithium-Ion), Non-Removable 6000mAh Better
Wired charging 33W Fast Charging 80W wired fast charging, bypass charging supported Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 5.4
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer Under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass, Z-axis linear motor
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“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 Neo 5 Pro?

ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.5 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. Infinix Note 12 (2023) 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 Neo 5 Pro in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro at PKR 79,999. That makes Infinix Note 12 (2023) cheaper by PKR 31,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro?

ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro 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 ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro?

ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro a 6000 mAh cell, with 33W and 80W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro?

ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12 (2023) runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 (4nm).

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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.