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Infinix Note 12i vs Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 3 Sep 2026.

The short answer

The Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 71 against 68 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Infinix Note 12i still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Infinix Note 12i is the cheaper of the two at PKR 39,999 against PKR 64,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G takes it by 3.6 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G leads

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

Camera Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G leads

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

Battery & charging Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Infinix Note 12i leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Infinix Note 12i costs PKR 25,000 less.
  • Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Infinix Note 12i if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12i Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 39,999 Cheaper PKR 64,999
Design & build
Release date May 11, 2022 (announced); released in 2022. September 11, 2024 (announced)
Dimensions 170.7 × 77.4 × 8.3 mm 165.4 × 76.8 × 7.8 mm
Weight 198 g 192.3 g Better
Water resistance Not officially rated IP54 (dust protected, splash resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.82-inch Better 6.78 inches
Resolution 720 × 1640 pixels, ~263 PPI. 1080 × 2460 pixels (~396 ppi) Better
Panel type IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate IPS LCD, 1B colors 120Hz 580 nits
Protection Scratch-resistant glass. Standard glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
CPU Octa-core — 2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 Octa-core (2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G52 MC2 Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 14 with HiOS 14.5
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB (Up to 3GB virtual RAM) 6GB / 8GB Better
Internal storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB Better
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot microSDXC (dedicated)
Camera
Main camera Triple — 50 MP, f/1.6, wide (PDAF) + 2 MP, f/2.4, depth + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama, PDAF. 108 MP, f/1.9, PDAF Dual-LED flash Better
Selfie camera 8 MP, Dual-LED flash 8 MP
Video recording 1440p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front). 1080p recording
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po 7000 mAh Better
Wired charging 33W fast wired charging 33W wired
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, dual-band
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 5.3
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass Fingerprint (likely side-mounted or under-display depending on variant)
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0

“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 Pova 6 Neo 5G?

Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.6 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. Infinix Note 12i 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 12i and Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G at PKR 64,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 25,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G?

Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12i uses a 50 MP main sensor against 108 MP on Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G?

Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G a 7000 mAh cell, with 33W and 33W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G?

Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G runs the Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm).

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