{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12-vs-tecno-pova-7-neo/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T22:31:48+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12 vs Tecno Pova 7 Neo",
    "answer": "The Tecno Pova 7 Neo is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 72 against 65 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Infinix Note 12 still wins on display, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Infinix Note 12",
            "slug": "infinix-note-12",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-note-12/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-14-2026-09_59_53-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 54999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-14T05:04:45+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 37.8,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 66.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 89.7,
                "overall": 65
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "April 2022",
                    "Dimensions": "164.4 × 76.7 × 7.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "184.5 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 16.7 Million Colors",
                    "Protection": "No officially specified protection"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G88 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2× Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 11, XOS 10.6"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB/6GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB / 128GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP, f/1.6 (Wide) 2MP Depth Sensor AI Lens Quad-LED Flash HDR Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16MP Dual-LED Flash",
                    "Video recording": "1440p@30fps 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable.",
                    "Wired charging": "33W Wired 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",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Pova 7 Neo",
            "slug": "tecno-pova-7-neo",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-pova-7-neo/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-21-2026-10_43_33-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 54999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-21T06:26:01+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 36.6,
                "camera": 83,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 72.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "168.6 × 76.6 × 9.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "212 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 (Dust-tight and protected against water splashes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2460 × 1080 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD",
                    "Protection": "Panda Glass MN228"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 HiOS 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB Physical RAM Up to 8GB Extended RAM (16GB total)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot) – expandable storage supported."
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP Main Camera 2 MP Secondary Camera Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Camera",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP Dual LED Flash AI Beauty",
                    "Video recording": "1080p Video Recording"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Lithium Polymer (Li-Po), non-removable 7000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Gyroscope Infrared (IR Blaster)",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "tecno-pova-7-neo",
        "margin": 7.4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12": 37.8,
                    "tecno-pova-7-neo": 36.6
                },
                "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": 79,
                    "tecno-pova-7-neo": 83
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-7-neo"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12": 66.6,
                    "tecno-pova-7-neo": 81.3
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-7-neo"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12": 100,
                    "tecno-pova-7-neo": 87
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12": 31.3,
                    "tecno-pova-7-neo": 75
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-7-neo"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12": 89.7,
                    "tecno-pova-7-neo": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-7-neo"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Pova 7 Neo packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Pova 7 Neo charges 12W faster.",
        "Tecno Pova 7 Neo offers 10 GB more RAM.",
        "Tecno Pova 7 Neo ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Tecno Pova 7 Neo has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Infinix Note 12 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12 or Tecno Pova 7 Neo?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova 7 Neo comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.4 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Infinix Note 12 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 and Tecno Pova 7 Neo in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12 or Tecno Pova 7 Neo?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova 7 Neo scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 108 MP on Tecno Pova 7 Neo, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12 or Tecno Pova 7 Neo?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads on battery. Infinix Note 12 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Pova 7 Neo a 7000 mAh cell, with 33W and 45W 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/)."
}