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Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Tecno Pop X 5G 

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

The short answer

The Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 73 against 63 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The Tecno Pop X 5G  still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the cheaper of the two at PKR 48,999 against PKR 59,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Note 12 (2023) takes it by 9.4 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads

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

Camera Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads

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

Battery & charging Tecno Pop X 5G  leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Infinix Note 12 (2023) costs PKR 11,000 less.
  • Tecno Pop X 5G  packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.
  • 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.

Buy the Infinix Note 12 (2023) if…

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

Buy the Tecno Pop X 5G  if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 (2023) Tecno Pop X 5G 
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 Cheaper PKR 59,999
Design & build
Release date October 2022 April 20, 2026 (announced),
Dimensions 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm 163.7 x 75.6 x 8.5 mm (Expected)
Weight 195 g 185g (Expected) Better
Water resistance No official IP rating IP64 Pro
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch 6.75 Inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels Better 720 x 1600 Pixels (HD+)
Panel type AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate IPS LCD 120Hz
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 basic scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) Unisoc T7250
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-Core
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 15 ( HiOS 15)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB Better 4GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB Better 64GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot microSD Card Supported
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama Better 13MP Dual LED Flash HDR, Panorama
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR Better 8MP Screen Flash
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Po (non-removable) 6500 mAh Better
Wired charging 33W Fast Charging Better 15W Fast Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual SIM (Nano-SIM)
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
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 5.2
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C

“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 12 (2023) or Tecno Pop X 5G ?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.4 points. It wins on performance, camera, display, memory & storage and value for money. Tecno Pop X 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 12 (2023) and Tecno Pop X 5G  in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Tecno Pop X 5G  at PKR 59,999. That makes Infinix Note 12 (2023) cheaper by PKR 11,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Tecno Pop X 5G ?

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 X 5G , though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Tecno Pop X 5G ?

Tecno Pop X 5G  leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Pop X 5G  a 6500 mAh cell, with 33W and 15W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Tecno Pop X 5G ?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12 (2023) runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while Tecno Pop X 5G  runs the Unisoc T7250.

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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.