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Infinix Note 12i vs Tecno Pova Curve 2

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

The short answer

The Tecno Pova Curve 2 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 78 against 68 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, 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 64,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Pova Curve 2 takes it by 10.4 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Pova Curve 2 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 Curve 2 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Tecno Pova Curve 2 leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Tecno Pova Curve 2 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 Curve 2 packs a 3,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Tecno Pova Curve 2 charges 12W faster.
  • Tecno Pova Curve 2 offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • Tecno Pova Curve 2 ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • Tecno Pova Curve 2 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 Curve 2 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12i Tecno Pova Curve 2
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 39,999 Cheaper PKR 64,999
Design & build
Release date May 11, 2022 (announced); released in 2022. Expected launch date before Q2 2026
Dimensions 170.7 × 77.4 × 8.3 mm 7.4 mm thickness
Weight 198 g 195 g Better
Water resistance Not officially rated IP64 (dust & splash resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.82-inch Better 6.78 Inches
Resolution 720 × 1640 pixels, ~263 PPI. 1080 x 2644 Pixels (Full HD+) ( ~429 PPI) Better
Panel type IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate Curved AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen 144Hz
Protection Scratch-resistant glass. Gorilla Glass 7i,
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 (Up to 2.4 GHz)
GPU Mali-G52 MC2 Mali-G610 MC2
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 16 with HiOS 16 skin
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB (Up to 3GB virtual RAM) 8GB / 12GB Better
Internal storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB (UFS 2.2) Better
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot No
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) 2 MP (Depth / Auxiliary) LED Flash
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 8000 mAh (Li-Po, Non-removable) 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 v5.4
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass Optical (under-display) Accelerometer, Compass, Proximity
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG 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 Curve 2?

Tecno Pova Curve 2 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 10.4 points. It wins on performance, 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 Curve 2 in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Tecno Pova Curve 2 at PKR 64,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 25,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or Tecno Pova Curve 2?

Tecno Pova Curve 2 leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Pova Curve 2 a 8000 mAh cell, with 33W and 45W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or Tecno Pova Curve 2?

Tecno Pova Curve 2 is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Tecno Pova Curve 2 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.