Infinix Note 12i
Infinix
PKR 39,999
68/100 overall
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Infinix Note 12i vs Tecno Pova Curve 5G
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 3 Sep 2026.
The short answer
The Tecno Pova Curve 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 80 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 54,999.
Tecno Pova Curve 5G
Tecno
PKR 54,999
80/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedTecno Pova Curve 5G takes it by 12.2 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Infinix Note 12i costs PKR 15,000 less.
- Tecno Pova Curve 5G packs a 500 mAh larger battery.
- Tecno Pova Curve 5G charges 12W faster.
- Tecno Pova Curve 5G offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Tecno Pova Curve 5G ships with 128 GB more storage.
- Tecno Pova Curve 5G has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
- Tecno Pova Curve 5G 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 5G if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 12i | Tecno Pova Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 39,999 Cheaper | PKR 54,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | May 11, 2022 (announced); released in 2022. | May 29, 2025 (global) |
| Dimensions | 170.7 × 77.4 × 8.3 mm | 164.3 × 74.6 × 7.45 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 188.5 g Better |
| Water resistance | Not officially rated | IP64 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.82-inch Better | 6.78 in |
| Resolution | 720 × 1640 pixels, ~263 PPI. | 1080 × 2436 pixels (~393 ppi) Better |
| Panel type | IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate | AMOLED curved 144Hz |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass. | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core — 2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | Octa-core (4×2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Operating system | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | Android 15 with HiOS 15 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 4GB (Up to 3GB virtual RAM) | 6 GB / 8 GB Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB | 128 GB / 256 GB 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. | 64 MP main + 2 MP depth Better |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP, Dual-LED flash | 13 MP Better |
| Video recording | 1440p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front). | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh | Non-removable Li-Po 5500 mAh Better |
| Wired charging | 33W fast wired charging | 45W wired Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual SIM, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM) | Dual Nano-SIM (IP64 dust/water resistant) |
| 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/6 (dual-band) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.4 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass | Fingerprint (under-display), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
“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 5G?
Tecno Pova Curve 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 12.2 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 Curve 5G in Pakistan?
Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Tecno Pova Curve 5G at PKR 54,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 15,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or Tecno Pova Curve 5G?
Tecno Pova Curve 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12i uses a 50 MP main sensor against 64 MP on Tecno Pova Curve 5G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or Tecno Pova Curve 5G?
Tecno Pova Curve 5G leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Pova Curve 5G a 5500 mAh cell, with 33W and 45W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 12i or Tecno Pova Curve 5G?
Tecno Pova Curve 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 12i runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Tecno Pova Curve 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate (4 nm).
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