Infinix Note 12i
Infinix
PKR 39,999
66/100 overall
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Infinix Note 12i vs Tecno Pop 9
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 3 Sep 2026.
The short answer
The Infinix Note 12i and the Tecno Pop 9 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Infinix Note 12i leads on camera. The Tecno Pop 9 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 29,999 against PKR 39,999.
Tecno Pop 9
Tecno
PKR 29,999
66/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedToo close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.
What actually differs
- Tecno Pop 9 costs PKR 10,000 less.
- Infinix Note 12i charges 18W faster.
- Infinix Note 12i has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the Infinix Note 12i if…
you care most about camera and battery & charging.
Buy the Tecno Pop 9 if…
you care most about value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 12i | Tecno Pop 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 39,999 | PKR 29,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | May 11, 2022 (announced); released in 2022. | November 2024 |
| Dimensions | 170.7 × 77.4 × 8.3 mm | 163.9 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 188g Better |
| Water resistance | Not officially rated | IP54 dust and splash resistant |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.82-inch Better | 6.67 Inches |
| Resolution | 720 × 1640 pixels, ~263 PPI. Better | 720 × 1600 Pixels (HD+) |
| Panel type | IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate | IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass. | Tempered Glass |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) | Unisoc Tiger T615 |
| CPU | Octa-core — 2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | Octa-core 2× Cortex-A75 @ 1.8GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.6GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Operating system | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | Android 14 Go Edition with HiOS 14 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 4GB (Up to 3GB virtual RAM) | 3GB / 4GB |
| Internal storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Card slot | Dedicated microSDXC Slot | microSD card support up to 1TB |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | Triple — 50 MP, f/1.6, wide (PDAF) + 2 MP, f/2.4, depth + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama, PDAF. Better | 13MP AI Camera Dual Flash HDR |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP, Dual-LED flash | 8MP Selfie Camera Dual Flash |
| Video recording | 1440p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front). | 1080p@30fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh | Li-Ion (Non-removable) 5000mAh |
| Wired charging | 33W fast wired charging Better | 15W Fast Charging |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual SIM, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM) | 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 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass | Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor E-Compass (region dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0 with OTG Support |
“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 12i or Tecno Pop 9?
Infinix Note 12i and Tecno Pop 9 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 12i and Tecno Pop 9 in Pakistan?
Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Tecno Pop 9 at PKR 29,999. That makes Tecno Pop 9 cheaper by PKR 10,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or Tecno Pop 9?
Infinix Note 12i scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12i uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on Tecno Pop 9, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or Tecno Pop 9?
Infinix Note 12i leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Pop 9 a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 15W wired charging respectively.
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