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Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Tecno Pova Neo 2

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

The short answer

The Infinix Note 12 (2023) and the Tecno Pova Neo 2 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads on camera. The Tecno Pova Neo 2 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 41,999 against PKR 48,999.

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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 Level

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

Camera Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads

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

Battery & charging Tecno Pova Neo 2 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 Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Pova Neo 2 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Pova Neo 2 costs PKR 7,000 less.
  • Tecno Pova Neo 2 packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Infinix Note 12 (2023) charges 15W faster.
  • Infinix Note 12 (2023) offers 2 GB more RAM.
  • Infinix Note 12 (2023) ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • Infinix Note 12 (2023) has a 34 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • 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 camera, display and memory & storage.

Buy the Tecno Pova Neo 2 if…

you care most about battery & charging and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 (2023) Tecno Pova Neo 2
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 PKR 41,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date October 2022 September 2022
Dimensions 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm 170.9 × 77.8 × 9.6 mm
Weight 195 g Better Around 228 g
Water resistance No official IP rating No official IP rating
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch 6.82 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels Better 720 × 1640 pixels (HD+)
Panel type AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate IPS LCD 90Hz Touch Sampling Rate: Up to 180Hz
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Not officially specified
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core 2× Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G52 MC2
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 12 HiOS 8.6
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB Better 4GB/ 6GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB Better 64GB / 128GB eMMC 5.1
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot Dedicated microSD card slot (expandable)
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama Better 16 MP (Main) AI/Depth Lens Quad-LED Flash HDR Panorama Face Detection
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR Better 8 MP Dual-LED Flash (market dependent)
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps 1440p@30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 7000 mAh Better
Wired charging 33W Fast Charging Better 18W Fast Charging
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 5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer Rear-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Gyroscope
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 Neo 2?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) and Tecno Pova Neo 2 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 Neo 2 in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Tecno Pova Neo 2 at PKR 41,999. That makes Tecno Pova Neo 2 cheaper by PKR 7,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Tecno Pova Neo 2?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12 (2023) uses a 50 MP main sensor against 16 MP on Tecno Pova Neo 2, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Tecno Pova Neo 2?

Tecno Pova Neo 2 leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Pova Neo 2 a 7000 mAh cell, with 33W and 18W wired charging respectively.

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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.