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Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition

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

The short answer

The TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 79 against 73 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Infinix Note 12 (2023) still wins on value for money, 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 64,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition takes it by 5.8 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition leads

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

Camera TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition leads

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

Battery & charging TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition 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 16,000 less.
  • TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
  • TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition charges 37W faster.
  • TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Infinix Note 12 (2023) if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 (2023) TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 Cheaper PKR 64,999
Design & build
Release date October 2022 March 2024 Free Fire Edition released in selected markets during 2024
Dimensions 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm 166.2 × 76.8 × 7.9 mm
Weight 195 g Approximately 195 g
Water resistance No official IP rating IP53 Dust protected (limited dust ingress) Protected against water splashes from any direction
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch 6.78 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels 1080 × 2436 pixels (Full HD+) Better
Panel type AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate Up to 1,300 nits TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification, Dynamic Port, adaptive refresh rate (up to 120Hz).
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Panda Glass protection (market dependent)
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate (6nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.2 GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 14 (HiOS 14)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X (Supports Memory Fusion (up to 12GB extended RAM, depending on variant) Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB UFS 2.2
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama 108 MP main camera AI depth/light sensor Dual LED Flash Better
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR 32 MP selfie camera Dual LED Flash Better
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps 2K at 30fps 1080p at 60fps 1080p at 30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh Better
Wired charging 33W Fast Charging 70W Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Wired 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
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE v5.3
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer In-display fingerprint sensor Face Unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope (virtual/software-assisted) Ambient Light Sensor Proximity 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 6 Free Fire Edition?

TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.8 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. 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 6 Free Fire Edition in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition at PKR 64,999. That makes Infinix Note 12 (2023) cheaper by PKR 16,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition?

TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12 (2023) uses a 50 MP main sensor against 108 MP on TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition?

TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition a 6000 mAh cell, with 33W and 70W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition?

TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12 (2023) runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition runs the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate (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.