Head to head

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G vs Realme 12 Plus

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

The short answer

The Realme 12 Plus is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 84 against 80 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Realme 12 Plus is the cheaper of the two at PKR 84,999 against PKR 87,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Realme 12 Plus takes it by 3.7 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Realme 12 Plus leads

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

Camera Level

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

Battery & charging Realme 12 Plus leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Realme 12 Plus leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Realme 12 Plus leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Realme 12 Plus costs PKR 3,000 less.
  • Realme 12 Plus charges 22W faster.
  • Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Realme 12 Plus ships with 256 GB more storage.
  • Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Realme 12 Plus if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G Realme 12 Plus
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 87,999 PKR 84,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date March 2024 2 March 2024
Dimensions 164.28 × 74.50 × 8.09 mm 163 x 75.5 x 7.9 mm
Weight 190 g 190 g
Water resistance IP53, Dust and Splash Resistant IP54 (Dust protected and splash resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.78-inch Better 6.67-inch
Resolution 1080 × 2436 pixels Better 1080 x 2400 pixels (FHD+)
Panel type 3D Curved AMOLED 120Hz Refresh Rate, 1300 nits Peak Brightness, 1.07 Billion Colors, 100% DCI-P3 AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass ArmorShell Glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core CPU up to 2.6GHz
GPU IMG BXM-8-256 Mali-G68 MC4
Operating system Android 14, XOS 14, Android 14, Realme UI 5.0.
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB LPDDR4X , up to 16GB Extended RAM. Better 8GB / 12GB
Internal storage 256GB UFS 2.2. 128GB / 256GB / 512GB Better
Card slot No microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot).
Camera
Main camera Triple Camera, 108MP Main + 2MP + 2MP, OIS, PDAF, 3× Lossless Superzoom, Triple-LED Flash Better 50MP Sony LYT-600 OIS Main Camera 8MP Ultra-Wide Camera 2MP Macro Camera
Selfie camera 32MP, f/2.2, Wide, Fixed Focus, HDR Better 16MP Selfie Camera
Video recording 2K@30fps, 1080p@60/30fps, 720p@30fps 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (Non-removable) 5000 mAh Si/C Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable
Wired charging 45W Wired Fast Charging, 20W Wireless MagCharge. All-Round FastCharge 2.0 67W wired fast charging Better
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 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.2 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0 support
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass. In-display fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass Ambient light sensor
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 40 Pro 5G or Realme 12 Plus?

Realme 12 Plus comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.7 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G 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 40 Pro 5G and Realme 12 Plus in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G is listed at PKR 87,999 and Realme 12 Plus at PKR 84,999. That makes Realme 12 Plus cheaper by PKR 3,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G or Realme 12 Plus?

Realme 12 Plus leads on battery. Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Realme 12 Plus a 5000 mAh cell, with 45W and 67W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G or Realme 12 Plus?

Realme 12 Plus is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) while Realme 12 Plus runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm).

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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.