{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12i-vs-tecno-pova-6/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T15:14:43+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12i vs Tecno Pova 6",
    "answer": "The Tecno Pova 6 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 77 against 68 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and display. 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 63,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Infinix Note 12i",
            "slug": "infinix-note-12i",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-note-12i/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-3-2026-11_53_04-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 39999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-03T07:14:34+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 66.6,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 25,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 67.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "May 11, 2022 (announced); released in 2022.",
                    "Dimensions": "170.7 × 77.4 × 8.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "198 g",
                    "Water resistance": "Not officially rated"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.82-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1640 pixels, ~263 PPI.",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "Scratch-resistant glass."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core — 2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 12, XOS 10.6"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB (Up to 3GB virtual RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Triple — 50 MP, f/1.6, wide (PDAF) + 2 MP, f/2.4, depth + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama, PDAF.",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, Dual-LED flash",
                    "Video recording": "1440p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33W fast wired charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Pova 6",
            "slug": "tecno-pova-6",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-pova-6/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-25-2026-11_26_37-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 63999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-19T06:49:49+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 86,
                "battery": 87.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 75.3,
                "overall": 77.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "1 Nov 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "166.2 × 76.8 × 7.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "195 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 in",
                    "Resolution": "1080×2460 px",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120 Hz",
                    "Protection": "standard scratch-resistant glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core • 2× Cortex-A76 @ 2.2 GHz • 6× Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz",
                    "GPU": "MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate, 6 nm",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 with HiOS 14"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB/12 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No (no microSD support)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP main (wide), PDAF 2 MP depth sensor Dual LED flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP",
                    "Video recording": "Rear: 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps Front: 1080p@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po (Lithium-Polymer) 6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "70W wired fast charging 10W reverse wired charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.3 with A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display optical fingerprint Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "tecno-pova-6",
        "margin": 9.4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 56,
                    "tecno-pova-6": 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-12i": 79,
                    "tecno-pova-6": 86
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-6"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 66.6,
                    "tecno-pova-6": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-6"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 87,
                    "tecno-pova-6": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-6"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 25,
                    "tecno-pova-6": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-6"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 100,
                    "tecno-pova-6": 75.3
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 12i costs PKR 24,000 less.",
        "Tecno Pova 6 packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Pova 6 charges 37W faster.",
        "Tecno Pova 6 offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Tecno Pova 6 ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Tecno Pova 6 has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Tecno Pova 6 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12i or Tecno Pova 6?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova 6 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.4 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging, display 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Infinix Note 12i and Tecno Pova 6 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Tecno Pova 6 at PKR 63,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 24,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or Tecno Pova 6?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova 6 scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12i uses a 50 MP main sensor against 108 MP on Tecno Pova 6, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or Tecno Pova 6?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova 6 leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Pova 6 a 6000 mAh cell, with 33W and 70W 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/)."
}