{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-12i-vs-tecno-pova-8-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T23:21:29+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 12i vs Tecno Pova 8 Pro",
    "answer": "The Tecno Pova 8 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 82 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 82,999.",
    "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 8 Pro",
            "slug": "tecno-pova-8-pro",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-pova-8-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-21-2026-11_09_02-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 82999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-19T06:44:28+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 71,
                "camera": 87,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 62.7,
                "overall": 81.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Q3 2026 (Expected Launch Soon)",
                    "Dimensions": "162 × 77 × 8 mm",
                    "Weight": "200g – 210g",
                    "Water resistance": "Expected IP64 Dust resistant Splash resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "2644 × 1208 Pixels (1.5K)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 144Hz",
                    "Protection": "Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate",
                    "CPU": "cta-core Processor 4 × Cortex-A78 Performance Cores 4 × Cortex-A55 Efficiency Cores",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G615 MC2 (Expected)",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 (HiOS)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB/ 8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB / 512GB"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Primary Sensor: 50MP Main Camera Secondary Sensor: AI Lens Third Sensor: Depth/Macro Sensor LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Camera Features",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP (Expected) HDR AI Beauty Mode",
                    "Video recording": "4K Video Recording 1080p Video Recording"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon Battery 6500mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "tecno-pova-8-pro",
        "margin": 13.8,
        "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-8-pro": 71
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-8-pro"
            },
            {
                "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-8-pro": 87
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-8-pro"
            },
            {
                "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-8-pro": 81.3
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-8-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 87,
                    "tecno-pova-8-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-8-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-12i": 25,
                    "tecno-pova-8-pro": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-8-pro"
            },
            {
                "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-8-pro": 62.7
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-12i"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 12i costs PKR 43,000 less.",
        "Tecno Pova 8 Pro packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Pova 8 Pro charges 12W faster.",
        "Tecno Pova 8 Pro offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Tecno Pova 8 Pro ships with 384 GB more storage.",
        "Tecno Pova 8 Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 12i or Tecno Pova 8 Pro?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova 8 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 13.8 points. It wins on performance, 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 8 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Tecno Pova 8 Pro at PKR 82,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 43,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or Tecno Pova 8 Pro?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova 8 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or Tecno Pova 8 Pro?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova 8 Pro leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Pova 8 Pro a 6500 mAh cell, with 33W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or Tecno Pova 8 Pro?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova 8 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Tecno Pova 8 Pro runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}