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Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Tecno Pova 5

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

The short answer

The Tecno Pova 5 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 74 against 71 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and value for money. The Infinix Note 12 (2023) still wins on display, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Pova 5 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 38,999 against PKR 48,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Pova 5 takes it by 3.6 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Pova 5 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 Tecno Pova 5 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 Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Pova 5 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Pova 5 costs PKR 10,000 less.
  • Tecno Pova 5 packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Tecno Pova 5 charges 12W faster.
  • 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 display.

Buy the Tecno Pova 5 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 (2023) Tecno Pova 5
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 PKR 38,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date October 2022 July 2023
Dimensions 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm 168.6 × 76.6 × 9.0 mm
Weight 195 g Better 219.4 g
Water resistance No official IP rating No official IP rating
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch 6.78-inch Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels 1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+), ~396 PPI. Better
Panel type AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate,
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 No official display protection
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm).
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55).
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MC2.
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 13 with HiOS 13.
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot microSDXC (dedicated card slot).
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama 50 MP (wide, PDAF) + AI Lens, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR Better 8 MP, LED Flash,
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps 1440p@30fps & 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Po (non-removable) 6000 mAh Better
Wired charging 33W Fast Charging 45W wired Fast Charging, 10W wired Reverse Charging. Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM (dual standby)
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 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 5.0 A2DP LE
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Face Unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass
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 12 (2023) or Tecno Pova 5?

Tecno Pova 5 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.6 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging and value for money. Infinix Note 12 (2023) 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 Pova 5 in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Tecno Pova 5 at PKR 38,999. That makes Tecno Pova 5 cheaper by PKR 10,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

Tecno Pova 5 leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Pova 5 a 6000 mAh cell, with 33W and 45W wired charging respectively.

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

Tecno Pova 5 is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12 (2023) runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while Tecno Pova 5 runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (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.