{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12-pro-5g-vs-tecno-pova-neo-3/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T11:54:46+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G vs Tecno Pova Neo 3",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 74 against 69 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.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G",
            "slug": "infinix-note-12-pro-5g",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-note-12-pro-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-18-2026-11_33_27-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 48999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-01T06:31:11+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 58,
                "camera": 83,
                "battery": 66.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 74.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 18, 2022",
                    "Dimensions": "164.7 × 76.9 × 8.0 mm",
                    "Weight": "188 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7-inch",
                    "Resolution": "Full HD+ (1080 × 2400 pixels)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED touchscreen",
                    "Protection": "Gorilla Glass 3 protection"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 810 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2× Cortex-A76 (2.4 GHz) 6× Cortex-A55 (2.0 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 12 XOS 10.6"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB RAM Up to 5GB Extended RAM (Memory Fusion)",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB Internal Storage",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (Dedicated microSD Card Slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP (Main) 2 MP (Macro) 2 MP (Depth) Quad-LED Flash HDR Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP Dual-LED Flash",
                    "Video recording": "Video recording up to 1440p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery",
                    "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 Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0 A2DP LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Pova Neo 3",
            "slug": "tecno-pova-neo-3",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-pova-neo-3/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-21-2026-10_13_09-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 48999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-21T05:30:56+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 74.5,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 93.6,
                "overall": 69.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "170.7 × 77.6 × 9.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "Not officially specified",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.82-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1640 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 90Hz Refresh Rate",
                    "Protection": "No official display protection"
                },
                "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 13, HiOS 13"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB",
                    "Card slot": "Yes, dedicated microSDXC card slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "16MP + AI Lens, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8MP Selfie Camera, LED Flash",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps Video"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 7000mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Wired Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "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"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "infinix-note-12-pro-5g",
        "margin": 4.7,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-pro-5g": 58,
                    "tecno-pova-neo-3": 57
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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-pro-5g": 83,
                    "tecno-pova-neo-3": 74
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-pro-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-pro-5g": 66.6,
                    "tecno-pova-neo-3": 74.5
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-neo-3"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-pro-5g": 100,
                    "tecno-pova-neo-3": 87
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-pro-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-pro-5g": 50,
                    "tecno-pova-neo-3": 37.5
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-pro-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12-pro-5g": 100,
                    "tecno-pova-neo-3": 93.6
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12-pro-5g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Pova Neo 3 packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G charges 15W faster.",
        "Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G has a 92 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G or Tecno Pova Neo 3?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.7 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G and Tecno Pova Neo 3 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G or Tecno Pova Neo 3?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G uses a 108 MP main sensor against 16 MP on Tecno Pova Neo 3, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G or Tecno Pova Neo 3?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo 3 leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Pova Neo 3 a 7000 mAh cell, with 33W and 18W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}