{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-hot-60i-8gb-vs-tecno-pova-neo-2/",
    "generated": "2026-08-09T13:45:39+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Hot 60i 8GB vs Tecno Pova Neo 2",
    "answer": "The Infinix Hot 60i 8GB is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 68 against 64 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, memory & storage and value for money. The Tecno Pova Neo 2 still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Infinix Hot 60i 8GB is the cheaper of the two at PKR 40,999 against PKR 41,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Infinix Hot 60i 8GB",
            "slug": "infinix-hot-60i-8gb",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-hot-60i-8gb/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Dec-7-2025-12_05_29-PM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 40999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-04T05:40:27+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 39,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 71.5,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 67.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 12, 2025 (first availability in Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "166 × 76.6 × 7.7 mm",
                    "Weight": "188 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 in",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (~262 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120 Hz"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G81 Ultimate (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with XOS 15.1"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP primary with auxiliary lens",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p @30 fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po ~5160 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45 W wired, 10 W reverse charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass, gyro",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C, OTG supported"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Pova Neo 2",
            "slug": "tecno-pova-neo-2",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-pova-neo-2/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-4-2026-10_15_11-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 41999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-04T05:22:26+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 37.8,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 74.5,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 92.5,
                "overall": 63.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2022",
                    "Dimensions": "170.9 × 77.8 × 9.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "Around 228 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.82 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1640 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 90Hz Touch Sampling Rate: Up to 180Hz",
                    "Protection": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2× Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 12 HiOS 8.6"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB/ 6GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB / 128GB eMMC 5.1",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSD card slot (expandable)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "16 MP (Main) AI/Depth Lens Quad-LED Flash HDR Panorama Face Detection",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP Dual-LED Flash (market dependent)",
                    "Video recording": "1440p@30fps 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 7000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Rear-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Gyroscope",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "infinix-hot-60i-8gb",
        "margin": 3.8,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-hot-60i-8gb": 39,
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 37.8
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-hot-60i-8gb": 79,
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 74
                },
                "leader": "infinix-hot-60i-8gb"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-hot-60i-8gb": 71.5,
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 74.5
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-neo-2"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-hot-60i-8gb": 87,
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-hot-60i-8gb": 50,
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 31.3
                },
                "leader": "infinix-hot-60i-8gb"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-hot-60i-8gb": 100,
                    "tecno-pova-neo-2": 92.5
                },
                "leader": "infinix-hot-60i-8gb"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Hot 60i 8GB costs PKR 1,000 less.",
        "Tecno Pova Neo 2 packs a 1,840 mAh larger battery.",
        "Infinix Hot 60i 8GB charges 27W faster.",
        "Infinix Hot 60i 8GB offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "Infinix Hot 60i 8GB ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Infinix Hot 60i 8GB has a 34 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Hot 60i 8GB or Tecno Pova Neo 2?",
            "answer": "Infinix Hot 60i 8GB comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.8 points. It wins on camera, memory & storage and value for money. Tecno Pova Neo 2 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Infinix Hot 60i 8GB and Tecno Pova Neo 2 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Hot 60i 8GB is listed at PKR 40,999 and Tecno Pova Neo 2 at PKR 41,999. That makes Infinix Hot 60i 8GB cheaper by PKR 1,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Hot 60i 8GB or Tecno Pova Neo 2?",
            "answer": "Infinix Hot 60i 8GB scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Hot 60i 8GB uses a 50 MP main sensor against 16 MP on Tecno Pova Neo 2, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Hot 60i 8GB or Tecno Pova Neo 2?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo 2 leads on battery. Infinix Hot 60i 8GB carries a 5160 mAh cell and Tecno Pova Neo 2 a 7000 mAh cell, with 45W and 18W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}