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Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Tecno Pova 8 Pro

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

The short answer

The Tecno Pova 8 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 82 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 82,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Pova 8 Pro takes it by 9.6 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Pova 8 Pro leads

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

Camera Tecno Pova 8 Pro leads

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

Battery & charging Tecno Pova 8 Pro leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Tecno Pova 8 Pro 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 34,000 less.
  • Tecno Pova 8 Pro packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.
  • Tecno Pova 8 Pro charges 12W faster.
  • Tecno Pova 8 Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Tecno Pova 8 Pro ships with 256 GB more storage.

Buy the Infinix Note 12 (2023) if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Tecno Pova 8 Pro if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 (2023) Tecno Pova 8 Pro
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 Cheaper PKR 82,999
Design & build
Release date October 2022 Q3 2026 (Expected Launch Soon)
Dimensions 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm 162 × 77 × 8 mm
Weight 195 g Better 200g – 210g
Water resistance No official IP rating Expected IP64 Dust resistant Splash resistant
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch 6.78 Inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels 2644 × 1208 Pixels (1.5K) Better
Panel type AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate AMOLED 144Hz
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) cta-core Processor 4 × Cortex-A78 Performance Cores 4 × Cortex-A55 Efficiency Cores
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G615 MC2 (Expected)
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 16 (HiOS)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 6GB/ 8GB / 12GB Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB Better
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot Not listed
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama Primary Sensor: 50MP Main Camera Secondary Sensor: AI Lens Third Sensor: Depth/Macro Sensor LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Camera Features
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR 32MP (Expected) HDR AI Beauty Mode Better
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps 4K Video Recording 1080p Video Recording
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Silicon-Carbon Battery 6500mAh Better
Wired charging 33W Fast Charging 45W Fast Charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual SIM (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
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 5.3
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity 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 Pova 8 Pro?

Tecno Pova 8 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.6 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 8 Pro in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Tecno Pova 8 Pro at PKR 82,999. That makes Infinix Note 12 (2023) cheaper by PKR 34,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Tecno Pova 8 Pro?

Tecno Pova 8 Pro 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 8 Pro?

Tecno Pova 8 Pro leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Pova 8 Pro a 6500 mAh cell, with 33W and 45W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Tecno Pova 8 Pro?

Tecno Pova 8 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12 (2023) runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while Tecno Pova 8 Pro runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate.

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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.