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

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

The short answer

The Infinix Note 12 (2023) and the Tecno Pova Neo 5G finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Infinix Note 12 (2023) leads on performance. The Tecno Pova Neo 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 34,999 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 Infinix Note 12 (2023) 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 Neo 5G 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 5G leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Pova Neo 5G costs PKR 14,000 less.
  • Tecno Pova Neo 5G packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Infinix Note 12 (2023) charges 15W faster.
  • Infinix Note 12 (2023) offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Infinix Note 12 (2023) ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • 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 performance, display and memory & storage.

Buy the Tecno Pova Neo 5G if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 (2023) Tecno Pova Neo 5G
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 PKR 34,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date October 2022 September 2022
Dimensions 164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm 170.8 × 77.9 × 9.5 mm
Weight 195 g Better 204.7 g
Water resistance No official IP rating No official IP rating
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch 6.8 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels 1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+) Better
Panel type AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate IPS LCD, 120Hz
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Not specified
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) MediaTek Dimensity 810 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (2×2.4GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 12 HiOS 8.6
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB Better 4GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB Better 128GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama 50MP (Wide) QVGA AI Depth Sensor Quad-LED Flash Panorama HDR
Selfie camera 16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR Better 8MP LED Flash
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps Up to 1440p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh 6000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery 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 a/b/g/n/ac (Dual-band)
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 Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass
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 5G?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) and Tecno Pova Neo 5G 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 5G in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Tecno Pova Neo 5G at PKR 34,999. That makes Tecno Pova Neo 5G cheaper by PKR 14,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

Tecno Pova Neo 5G leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 (2023) carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Pova Neo 5G a 6000 mAh cell, with 33W and 18W wired charging respectively.

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

Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12 (2023) runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while Tecno Pova Neo 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 810 (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.