Head to head

Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Tecno Pova Curve 5G

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

The short answer

The Tecno Pova Curve 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 81 against 73 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the cheaper of the two at PKR 48,999 against PKR 54,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Pova Curve 5G takes it by 8.4 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Pova Curve 5G leads

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

Camera Tecno Pova Curve 5G leads

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

Battery & charging Tecno Pova Curve 5G leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Level

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Infinix Note 12 (2023) costs PKR 6,000 less.
  • Tecno Pova Curve 5G packs a 500 mAh larger battery.
  • Tecno Pova Curve 5G charges 12W faster.
  • Tecno Pova Curve 5G has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Tecno Pova Curve 5G if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 (2023) Tecno Pova Curve 5G
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 Cheaper PKR 54,999
Design & build
Release date October 2022 May 29, 2025 (global)
Dimensions 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm 164.3 × 74.6 × 7.45 mm
Weight 195 g 188.5 g Better
Water resistance No official IP rating IP64
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch 6.78 in Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels 1080 × 2436 pixels (~393 ppi) Better
Panel type AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate AMOLED curved 144Hz
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate (4 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (4×2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G615 MC2
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 15 with HiOS 15
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 6 GB / 8 GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB 128 GB / 256 GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama 64 MP main + 2 MP depth Better
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR Better 13 MP
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po 5500 mAh Better
Wired charging 33W Fast Charging 45W wired Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM (IP64 dust/water resistant)
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/6 (dual-band)
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 5.4
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer Fingerprint (under-display), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity
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 Curve 5G?

Tecno Pova Curve 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.4 points. It wins on performance, camera and battery & charging. 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 5G in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Tecno Pova Curve 5G at PKR 54,999. That makes Infinix Note 12 (2023) cheaper by PKR 6,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

Tecno Pova Curve 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12 (2023) uses a 50 MP main sensor against 64 MP on Tecno Pova Curve 5G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

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

Tecno Pova Curve 5G leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Pova Curve 5G a 5500 mAh cell, with 33W and 45W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Tecno Pova Curve 5G?

Tecno Pova Curve 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12 (2023) runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while Tecno Pova Curve 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate (4 nm).

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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.