{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12-2023-vs-tecno-pop-10/",
    "generated": "2026-10-15T07:11:58+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Tecno Pop 10",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 71 against 64 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Tecno Pop 10 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Pop 10 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 33,999 against PKR 48,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Infinix Note 12 (2023)",
            "slug": "infinix-note-12-2023",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-note-12-2023/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-4-2026-11_15_58-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 48999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-04T06:24:27+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 66.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 80.6,
                "overall": 70.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 2022",
                    "Dimensions": "164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "195 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 3"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 12, XOS 10.6"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Pop 10",
            "slug": "tecno-pop-10",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-pop-10/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-9-2025-09_45_50-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 33999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-07T06:13:54+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 51,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 62.1,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 18.8,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 64
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Expected 2025 (official unconfirmed, various leaks suggest mid-to-late 2025)",
                    "Dimensions": "165.6 × 77 × 8.25 mm",
                    "Weight": "Not officially listed",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 in",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T606 / T7250 (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (1.8 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MP1",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 (likely Go edition)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (expandable)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13 MP main",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "15W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "infinix-note-12-2023",
        "margin": 6.8,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 56,
                    "tecno-pop-10": 51
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023"
            },
            {
                "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-note-12-2023": 79,
                    "tecno-pop-10": 74
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 66.6,
                    "tecno-pop-10": 62.1
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 100,
                    "tecno-pop-10": 87
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 50,
                    "tecno-pop-10": 18.8
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 80.6,
                    "tecno-pop-10": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pop-10"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Pop 10 costs PKR 15,000 less.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) charges 18W faster.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) ships with 192 GB more storage.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Tecno Pop 10?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.8 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Tecno Pop 10 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 Note 12 (2023) and Tecno Pop 10 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Tecno Pop 10 at PKR 33,999. That makes Tecno Pop 10 cheaper by PKR 15,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Tecno Pop 10?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12 (2023) uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on Tecno Pop 10, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Tecno Pop 10?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Pop 10 a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 15W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Tecno Pop 10?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12 (2023) runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while Tecno Pop 10 runs the Unisoc T606 / T7250 (12 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}