Head to head

Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Tecno Pova Neo 3

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

The short answer

The Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 73 against 70 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, display and memory & storage. The Tecno Pova Neo 3 still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Note 12 (2023) takes it by 3.2 points on our weighted spec score.

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 3 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 Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Pova Neo 3 packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Infinix Note 12 (2023) charges 15W faster.
  • 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, memory & storage and value for money.

Buy the Tecno Pova Neo 3 if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 (2023) Tecno Pova Neo 3
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 Cheaper PKR 48,999
Design & build
Release date October 2022 July 2023
Dimensions 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm 170.7 × 77.6 × 9.3 mm
Weight 195 g Not officially specified
Water resistance No official IP rating No official IP rating
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch 6.82-inch Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels Better 720 × 1640 pixels (HD+)
Panel type AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate IPS LCD, 90Hz Refresh Rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 No official display protection
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 13, HiOS 13
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 4GB / 8GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB Better 128GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot Yes, dedicated microSDXC card slot
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama Better 16MP + AI Lens, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR Better 8MP Selfie Camera, LED Flash
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps 1080p@30fps Video
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po 7000mAh Better
Wired charging 33W Fast Charging Better 18W Wired 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 b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 5.0
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Panther Game Engine 2.0 MediaTek HyperEngine Gaming Technology
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 3?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.2 points. It wins on camera, display, memory & storage and value for money. Tecno Pova Neo 3 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 Neo 3 in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Tecno Pova Neo 3 at PKR 48,999. That makes Tecno Pova Neo 3 cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Tecno Pova Neo 3?

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 3, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Tecno Pova Neo 3?

Tecno Pova Neo 3 leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Pova Neo 3 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.