Infinix, the leading smartphone brand in Pakistan, has announced significant price cuts for its popular Infinix Note 12 and Hot 12 models. The move comes weeks after the government of Pakistan reduced the regulatory duty on mobile phones. this will enhance the accessibility of these devices, particularly amidst the current economic climate, where fluctuating exchange rates have led to massive price hikes.
Infinix Note 12
The updated pricing for the Note 12 8/128 variant reflects a substantial reduction of PKR 9,000 from its recent cost of PKR 64,000. The phone will now retail at a more reasonable price tag of PKR 54,999.
As of now, Infinix Note 12 is almost one year old; though, it has aged quite well, growing into one of the most selling smartphones in the market. It boasts an impressive 6.7” FHD+ AMOLED screen that provides stunning visuals and a powerful MediaTek Helio G96 chipset, ensuring seamless performance.
Alongside physical RAM, the beast clocks in with 5Gigs of virtually extended RAM, adding to a total of 13GB. Notable highlights of the phone include a 50MP primary camera, 33W fast charging, 5000mAh battery, and Dual-speaker setup tuned by DTS.
Interestingly the phone sports a high-res 16MP selfie shooter under a notched display cutout. In possible colorways of Force Black, Snowfall, and Sapphire Blue, it feels eccentric in design, weighing ~185g and measuring 7.8mm thin.
Infinix Hot 12
In addition, Infinix Hot 12 6/128GB, previously available at a retail price of PKR 54,000, has undergone a substantial price drop of PKR 9,000, making it available for purchase at a more affordable PKR 44,999 tag.
The Infinix “HOT” catalog is the second-leading product line from the company. Amidst the category, Hot 12 is the latest to drop in Pakistan. Undoubtedly, the most striking feature of the phone is its expansive screen.
With an impressive 6.82-inch IPS LCD panel, the display boasts a remarkable 90Hz refresh rate, a rare feature in smartphones available at this price point. Furthermore, the screen has HD+ (720 x 1640p) resolution, packed at an impressive 263PPI, ensuring that every visual detail is sharp and clear.
Beneath the sleek exterior, the Infinix Hot 12 draws power from a high-performance MediaTek Helio G85 chipset. The device runs on the latest Android 12 x XOS 10.6 out of the box and packs a 6000mAh battery rated for 18W input.
Regarding optics, the Hot 12 boasts a trifecta of lenses comprising a 13MP primary camera, 2MP depth, and auxiliary QVGA sensors. The selfie shooter upfront is 5MP framed inside a punch-hole cutout.