Head to head

Infinix Note 12 G96 vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 1 Sep 2026.

The short answer

The Infinix Note 12 G96 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 73 against 47 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The ZTE nubia A57 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,499 against PKR 54,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Note 12 G96 takes it by 25.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Infinix Note 12 G96 leads

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

Camera Infinix Note 12 G96 leads

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

Battery & charging Infinix Note 12 G96 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Infinix Note 12 G96 leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Infinix Note 12 G96 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Infinix Note 12 G96 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 18,500 less.
  • Infinix Note 12 G96 charges 10.5W faster.
  • Infinix Note 12 G96 offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Infinix Note 12 G96 ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • Infinix Note 12 G96 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Infinix Note 12 G96 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Infinix Note 12 G96 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 G96 ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 54,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date May 2022 July 30, 2026
Dimensions 164.6 × 76.8 × 8.0 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 185 g Better 193 g
Water resistance No official IP rating IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch 6.75-inch Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels (Full HD+) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type AMOLED 60Hz Up to 1000 nits (advertised) IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Scratch-resistant glass protection Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G96 (12nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core 2× Cortex-A76 @ 2.05GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz Octa-core
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 12 XOS 10.6 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB Better 4GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB Better 64GB/128GB
Card slot Dedicated microSD card slot (up to 2TB supported by Infinix) Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50 MP (Wide, AF) 2 MP (Depth) QVGA AI Lens Quad-LED Flash HDR Panorama Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 16 MP LED Flash Better 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 1440p@30fps 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 5000mAh Non-removable Li-Po Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 33W Fast Charging Better 22.5W wired fast charging
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 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.0 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes No
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 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 G96 or ZTE nubia A57?

Infinix Note 12 G96 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 25.5 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display, memory & storage and value for money. ZTE nubia A57 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 G96 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12 G96 is listed at PKR 54,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 18,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 G96 or ZTE nubia A57?

Infinix Note 12 G96 scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12 G96 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on ZTE nubia A57, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 G96 or ZTE nubia A57?

Infinix Note 12 G96 leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 G96 carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 22W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12 G96 or ZTE nubia A57?

Infinix Note 12 G96 is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12 G96 runs the MediaTek Helio G96 (12nm) while ZTE nubia A57 runs the Unisoc T7250 (12 nm).

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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.