Head to head

Infinix Note 12 G96 vs Tecno Pova 7 Neo

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 1 Sep 2026.

The short answer

The Tecno Pova 7 Neo is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 78 against 72 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Infinix Note 12 G96 still wins on display, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Pova 7 Neo takes it by 6 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads

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

Camera Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads

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

Battery & charging Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Infinix Note 12 G96 leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Pova 7 Neo packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Tecno Pova 7 Neo charges 12W faster.
  • Tecno Pova 7 Neo offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • Tecno Pova 7 Neo has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Infinix Note 12 G96 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Infinix Note 12 G96 if…

you care most about display.

Buy the Tecno Pova 7 Neo if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12 G96 Tecno Pova 7 Neo
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 54,999 Cheaper PKR 54,999
Design & build
Release date May 2022 July 2025
Dimensions 164.6 × 76.8 × 8.0 mm 168.6 × 76.6 × 9.3 mm
Weight 185 g Better 212 g
Water resistance No official IP rating IP64 (Dust-tight and protected against water splashes)
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch 6.78 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels (Full HD+) 2460 × 1080 pixels (FHD+) Better
Panel type AMOLED 60Hz Up to 1000 nits (advertised) IPS LCD
Protection Scratch-resistant glass protection Panda Glass MN228
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G96 (12nm) MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate
CPU Octa-core 2× Cortex-A76 @ 2.05GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz Octa-core
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 12 XOS 10.6 Android 15 HiOS 15
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8GB Physical RAM Up to 8GB Extended RAM (16GB total) Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
Card slot Dedicated microSD card slot (up to 2TB supported by Infinix) microSDXC (dedicated slot) – expandable storage supported.
Camera
Main camera 50 MP (Wide, AF) 2 MP (Depth) QVGA AI Lens Quad-LED Flash HDR Panorama 108 MP Main Camera 2 MP Secondary Camera Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Camera Better
Selfie camera 16 MP LED Flash Better 8 MP Dual LED Flash AI Beauty
Video recording 1440p@30fps 1080p@30fps 1080p Video Recording
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 5000mAh Non-removable Li-Po Lithium Polymer (Li-Po), non-removable 7000 mAh Better
Wired charging 33W Fast Charging 45W wired fast charging Better
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 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band
Bluetooth 5.0 v5.3
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Gyroscope Infrared (IR Blaster)
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 G96 or Tecno Pova 7 Neo?

Tecno Pova 7 Neo comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Infinix Note 12 G96 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 G96 and Tecno Pova 7 Neo in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12 G96 is listed at PKR 54,999 and Tecno Pova 7 Neo at PKR 54,999. That makes Tecno Pova 7 Neo cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 G96 or Tecno Pova 7 Neo?

Tecno Pova 7 Neo scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12 G96 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 108 MP on Tecno Pova 7 Neo, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 G96 or Tecno Pova 7 Neo?

Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 G96 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Pova 7 Neo a 7000 mAh cell, with 33W and 45W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12 G96 or Tecno Pova 7 Neo?

Tecno Pova 7 Neo is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12 G96 runs the MediaTek Helio G96 (12nm) while Tecno Pova 7 Neo runs the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate.

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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.