Head to head

Infinix Note 12i vs Tecno Pova 8

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

The short answer

The Tecno Pova 8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 74 against 68 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. 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 69,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Pova 8 takes it by 6.1 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Pova 8 leads

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

Camera Level

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

Battery & charging Tecno Pova 8 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Tecno Pova 8 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 30,000 less.
  • Tecno Pova 8 packs a 3,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Tecno Pova 8 charges 12W faster.
  • Tecno Pova 8 offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Tecno Pova 8 ships with 128 GB more storage.

Buy the Infinix Note 12i if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Tecno Pova 8 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12i Tecno Pova 8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 39,999 Cheaper PKR 69,999
Design & build
Release date May 11, 2022 (announced); released in 2022. March 5, 2026
Dimensions 170.7 × 77.4 × 8.3 mm 165.7 × 78.5 × 8.8 mm
Weight 198 g Better 225 g
Water resistance Not officially rated IP64 Dust & Splash Resistant
Display
Screen size 6.82-inch Better 6.76 Inches
Resolution 720 × 1640 pixels, ~263 PPI. 1080 × 2344 Pixels (FHD+) Better
Panel type IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate IPS LCD, 144Hz Refresh Rate
Protection Scratch-resistant glass. Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) MediaTek Dimensity 7100 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core — 2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 Octa-core 4 × 2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 4 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
GPU Mali-G52 MC2 Mali-G610 MC2
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 16, HiOS 16
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB (Up to 3GB virtual RAM) 6GB / 8GB Better
Internal storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB (UFS 2.2) Better
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot microSD Card (supports expansion)
Camera
Main camera Triple — 50 MP, f/1.6, wide (PDAF) + 2 MP, f/2.4, depth + QVGA, Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama, PDAF. 50 MP Wide, PDAF Auxiliary Lens Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Camera
Selfie camera 8 MP, Dual-LED flash 13 MP Better
Video recording 1440p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front). 1440p@30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Po Non-removable 8000 mAh Better
Wired charging 33W fast wired charging 45W Wired Fast Charging, 10W Reverse Wired 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, Dual-band
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE v5.4
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass Side-mounted Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor
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 8?

Tecno Pova 8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.1 points. It wins on performance, 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 8 in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Tecno Pova 8 at PKR 69,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 30,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or Tecno Pova 8?

Tecno Pova 8 leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Pova 8 a 8000 mAh cell, with 33W and 45W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or Tecno Pova 8?

Tecno Pova 8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Tecno Pova 8 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 (6nm).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.