Head to head

Infinix Note 12i vs Motorola Moto G23

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 3 Sep 2026.

The short answer

The Motorola Moto G23 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 69 against 65 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, memory & storage and value for money. The Infinix Note 12i still wins on performance, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Motorola Moto G23 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 29,999 against PKR 39,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Motorola Moto G23 takes it by 3.9 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Infinix Note 12i leads

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

Camera Motorola Moto G23 leads

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

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Motorola Moto G23 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Motorola Moto G23 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Motorola Moto G23 costs PKR 10,000 less.
  • Infinix Note 12i charges 3W faster.
  • Motorola Moto G23 offers 4 GB more RAM.

Buy the Infinix Note 12i if…

you care most about performance.

Buy the Motorola Moto G23 if…

you care most about camera, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12i Motorola Moto G23
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 39,999 PKR 29,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date May 11, 2022 (announced); released in 2022. January 2023 (Available in Pakistan)
Dimensions 170.7 × 77.4 × 8.3 mm 162.7 × 74.7 × 8.2 mm
Weight 198 g 184.3 g Better
Water resistance Not officially rated Splash resistant (No official IP rating)
Display
Screen size 6.82-inch Better 6.5 inches
Resolution 720 × 1640 pixels, ~263 PPI. Better 720 × 1600 pixels (~270 ppi)
Panel type IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate IPS LCD, 90Hz
Protection Scratch-resistant glass. Panda Glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) MediaTek Helio G85 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core — 2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G52 MC2 Mali-G52 MC2
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 13
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB (Up to 3GB virtual RAM) 8 GB Better
Internal storage 128GB 128 GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main camera Triple — 50 MP, f/1.6, wide (PDAF) + 2 MP, f/2.4, depth + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama, PDAF. 50 MP (wide) + 5 MP (ultra-wide) + 2 MP (macro)
Selfie camera 8 MP, Dual-LED flash 16 MP Better
Video recording 1440p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front). 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh
Wired charging 33W fast wired charging Better 30W wired
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM) Dual Nano-SIM (Splash resistant)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE "5.1
NFC No Yes (market dependent)
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
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 12i or Motorola Moto G23?

Motorola Moto G23 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.9 points. It wins on camera, memory & storage and value for money. Infinix Note 12i 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 12i and Motorola Moto G23 in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Motorola Moto G23 at PKR 29,999. That makes Motorola Moto G23 cheaper by PKR 10,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or Motorola Moto G23?

Motorola Moto G23 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or Motorola Moto G23?

Infinix Note 12i is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Motorola Moto G23 runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12 nm).

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.