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Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Tecno Pova Curve 2

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

The short answer

The Tecno Pova Curve 2 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 79 against 73 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. 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 Curve 2 takes it by 6.4 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Pova Curve 2 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 Curve 2 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Tecno Pova Curve 2 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 Curve 2 packs a 3,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Tecno Pova Curve 2 charges 12W faster.
  • Tecno Pova Curve 2 offers 4 GB more RAM.

Buy the Infinix Note 12 (2023) if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Tecno Pova Curve 2 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 (2023) Tecno Pova Curve 2
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 Cheaper PKR 64,999
Design & build
Release date October 2022 Expected launch date before Q2 2026
Dimensions 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm 7.4 mm thickness
Weight 195 g 195 g
Water resistance No official IP rating IP64 (dust & splash resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch 6.78 Inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels 1080 x 2644 Pixels (Full HD+) ( ~429 PPI) Better
Panel type AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate Curved AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen 144Hz
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Gorilla Glass 7i,
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 (Up to 2.4 GHz)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G610 MC2
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 16 with HiOS 16 skin
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB (UFS 2.2)
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama 50 MP (Wide, PDAF) 2 MP (Depth / Auxiliary) LED Flash
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 8000 mAh (Li-Po, Non-removable) 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 v5.4
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer Optical (under-display) Accelerometer, Compass, Proximity
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG 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 Curve 2?

Tecno Pova Curve 2 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.4 points. It wins on performance, 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 Curve 2 in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Tecno Pova Curve 2 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 phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Tecno Pova Curve 2?

Tecno Pova Curve 2 leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Pova Curve 2 a 8000 mAh cell, with 33W and 45W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Tecno Pova Curve 2?

Tecno Pova Curve 2 is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12 (2023) runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while Tecno Pova Curve 2 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.