Head to head

Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Tecno Pova 8

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

The short answer

The Infinix Note 12 (2023) and the Tecno Pova 8 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Tecno Pova 8 leads on performance. The Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the cheaper of the two at PKR 48,999 against PKR 69,999.

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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 Tecno Pova 8 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 8 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 Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Infinix Note 12 (2023) costs PKR 21,000 less.
  • Tecno Pova 8 packs a 3,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Tecno Pova 8 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 and value for money.

Buy the Tecno Pova 8 if…

you care most about performance and battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 (2023) Tecno Pova 8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 Cheaper PKR 69,999
Design & build
Release date October 2022 March 5, 2026
Dimensions 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm 165.7 × 78.5 × 8.8 mm
Weight 195 g Better 225 g
Water resistance No official IP rating IP64 Dust & Splash Resistant
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch 6.76 Inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels Better 1080 × 2344 Pixels (FHD+)
Panel type AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate IPS LCD, 144Hz Refresh Rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) MediaTek Dimensity 7100 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core 4 × 2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 4 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G610 MC2
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 16, HiOS 16
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB (UFS 2.2)
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot microSD Card (supports expansion)
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama 50 MP Wide, PDAF Auxiliary Lens Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Camera
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR Better 13 MP
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 8000 mAh Better
Wired charging 33W Fast Charging 45W Wired Fast Charging, 10W Reverse Wired 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, Dual-band
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE v5.4
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer Side-mounted Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0

“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?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) and Tecno Pova 8 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 8 in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Tecno Pova 8 at PKR 69,999. That makes Infinix Note 12 (2023) cheaper by PKR 21,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

Tecno Pova 8 leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Pova 8 a 8000 mAh cell, with 33W and 45W wired charging respectively.

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

Tecno Pova 8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12 (2023) runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while Tecno Pova 8 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 (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.