Infinix Note 12i
Infinix
PKR 39,999
68/100 overall
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Infinix Note 12i vs Tecno Pova 8 Pro
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 3 Sep 2026.
The short 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.
Tecno Pova 8 Pro
Tecno
PKR 82,999
82/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedTecno Pova 8 Pro takes it by 13.8 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- 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.
Buy the Infinix Note 12i if…
you care most about value for money.
Buy the Tecno Pova 8 Pro if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 12i | Tecno Pova 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 39,999 Cheaper | PKR 82,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | May 11, 2022 (announced); released in 2022. | Q3 2026 (Expected Launch Soon) |
| Dimensions | 170.7 × 77.4 × 8.3 mm | 162 × 77 × 8 mm |
| Weight | 198 g Better | 200g – 210g |
| Water resistance | Not officially rated | Expected IP64 Dust resistant Splash resistant |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.82-inch Better | 6.78 Inches |
| Resolution | 720 × 1640 pixels, ~263 PPI. | 2644 × 1208 Pixels (1.5K) Better |
| Panel type | IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate | AMOLED 144Hz |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass. | Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate |
| CPU | Octa-core — 2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | cta-core Processor 4 × Cortex-A78 Performance Cores 4 × Cortex-A55 Efficiency Cores |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G615 MC2 (Expected) |
| Operating system | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | Android 16 (HiOS) |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 4GB (Up to 3GB virtual RAM) | 6GB/ 8GB / 12GB Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB Better |
| Card slot | Dedicated microSDXC Slot | Not listed |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | Triple — 50 MP, f/1.6, wide (PDAF) + 2 MP, f/2.4, depth + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama, PDAF. | Primary Sensor: 50MP Main Camera Secondary Sensor: AI Lens Third Sensor: Depth/Macro Sensor LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Camera Features |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP, Dual-LED flash | 32MP (Expected) HDR AI Beauty Mode Better |
| Video recording | 1440p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front). | 4K Video Recording 1080p Video Recording |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh | Silicon-Carbon Battery 6500mAh Better |
| Wired charging | 33W fast wired charging | 45W Fast Charging Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual SIM, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (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 | 5.3 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass | Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C |
“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 8 Pro?
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.
What is the price of Infinix Note 12i and Tecno Pova 8 Pro in Pakistan?
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.
Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or Tecno Pova 8 Pro?
Tecno Pova 8 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.
Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or Tecno Pova 8 Pro?
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.
Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or Tecno Pova 8 Pro?
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.
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