Head to head

Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Tecno Pova 5G

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

The short answer

The Infinix Note 12 (2023) and the Tecno Pova 5G finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Tecno Pova 5G leads on camera. The Tecno Pova 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 46,999 against PKR 48,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Level

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

Camera Tecno Pova 5G leads

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

Battery & charging Tecno Pova 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 Tecno Pova 5G leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Pova 5G costs PKR 2,000 less.
  • Tecno Pova 5G packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Infinix Note 12 (2023) charges 15W faster.
  • Infinix Note 12 (2023) ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • 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 and memory & storage.

Buy the Tecno Pova 5G if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 (2023) Tecno Pova 5G
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 PKR 46,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date October 2022 December 2021
Dimensions 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm 172.8 × 78.2 × 9.1 mm
Weight 195 g Better 212 g
Water resistance No official IP rating None (No certified water or dust resistance)
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch 6.95 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels 1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+) Better
Panel type AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate IPS LCD 120Hz
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Not officially specified.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) MediaTek Dimensity 900 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core 2× Cortex-A78 @ 2.4 GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G68 MC4
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 11 (upgradable to Android 12), HiOS 8.0
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB Better 128GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama 50 MP (Wide) 2 MP (Depth) AI Lens Quad-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR 16 MP Dual LED Flash
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh 6000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery Better
Wired charging 33W Fast Charging Better 18W Wired Fast Charging
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
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 5.2
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor 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 5G?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) and Tecno Pova 5G finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most.

What is the price of Infinix Note 12 (2023) and Tecno Pova 5G in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Tecno Pova 5G at PKR 46,999. That makes Tecno Pova 5G cheaper by PKR 2,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

Tecno Pova 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

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

Tecno Pova 5G leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Pova 5G a 6000 mAh cell, with 33W and 18W wired charging respectively.

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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.