{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12-2023-vs-tecno-spark-8-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T20:48:36+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) vs Tecno Spark 8 Pro",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 12 (2023) is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 71 against 68 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, display and memory & storage. The Tecno Spark 8 Pro still wins on performance and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 8 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 38,999 against PKR 48,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Infinix Note 12 (2023)",
            "slug": "infinix-note-12-2023",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-note-12-2023/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-4-2026-11_15_58-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 48999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-04T06:24:27+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 66.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 86,
                "overall": 71.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 2022",
                    "Dimensions": "164.4 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "195 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 60Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 3"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 12, XOS 10.6"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP + 2 MP + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass/Magnetometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 8 Pro",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-8-pro",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-8-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-22-2025-10_02_37-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 38999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-09T04:26:44+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 58,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 66.6,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 68.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "November 2021",
                    "Dimensions": "169 x 76.8 x 8.77 mm",
                    "Weight": "201g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 60Hz",
                    "Protection": "NEG Scratch Resistant Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2× Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 11 (HiOS 7.6 )"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB/128GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSD card slot supported"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "48MP Main Sensor (f/1.8) 2MP Depth Sensor AI Lens / QVGA Lens Super Night Mode 2.0 HDR Panorama PDAF Dual LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "8MP Selfie Camera Dual LED Flash",
                    "Video recording": "1080p video recording @30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac Dual Band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Face Unlock Support",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG Supported"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "infinix-note-12-2023",
        "margin": 3.3,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 56,
                    "tecno-spark-8-pro": 58
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-8-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 79,
                    "tecno-spark-8-pro": 74
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 66.6,
                    "tecno-spark-8-pro": 66.6
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 100,
                    "tecno-spark-8-pro": 87
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 50,
                    "tecno-spark-8-pro": 31.3
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-2023"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-2023": 86,
                    "tecno-spark-8-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-8-pro"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 8 Pro costs PKR 10,000 less.",
        "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 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Infinix Note 12 (2023) uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Tecno Spark 8 Pro?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.3 points. It wins on camera, display and memory & storage. Tecno Spark 8 Pro can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Infinix Note 12 (2023) and Tecno Spark 8 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) is listed at PKR 48,999 and Tecno Spark 8 Pro at PKR 38,999. That makes Tecno Spark 8 Pro cheaper by PKR 10,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Tecno Spark 8 Pro?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 (2023) scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12 (2023) uses a 50 MP main sensor against 48 MP on Tecno Spark 8 Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12 (2023) or Tecno Spark 8 Pro?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 8 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12 (2023) runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while Tecno Spark 8 Pro runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}