Head to head

Infinix Note 12i vs Tecno Pova Neo 3

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

The short answer

The Infinix Note 12i and the Tecno Pova Neo 3 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Infinix Note 12i leads on camera. The Infinix Note 12i is the cheaper of the two at PKR 39,999 against PKR 48,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Level

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

Camera Infinix Note 12i leads

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

Battery & charging Tecno Pova Neo 3 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Tecno Pova Neo 3 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 9,000 less.
  • Tecno Pova Neo 3 packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Infinix Note 12i charges 15W faster.
  • Tecno Pova Neo 3 offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Infinix Note 12i has a 34 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Infinix Note 12i if…

you care most about camera and value for money.

Buy the Tecno Pova Neo 3 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12i Tecno Pova Neo 3
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 39,999 Cheaper PKR 48,999
Design & build
Release date May 11, 2022 (announced); released in 2022. July 2023
Dimensions 170.7 × 77.4 × 8.3 mm 170.7 × 77.6 × 9.3 mm
Weight 198 g Not officially specified
Water resistance Not officially rated No official IP rating
Display
Screen size 6.82-inch 6.82-inch
Resolution 720 × 1640 pixels, ~263 PPI. 720 × 1640 pixels (HD+)
Panel type IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate IPS LCD, 90Hz Refresh Rate
Protection Scratch-resistant glass. No official display protection
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPU Octa-core — 2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz
GPU Mali-G52 MC2 Mali-G52 MC2
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 13, HiOS 13
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB (Up to 3GB virtual RAM) 4GB / 8GB Better
Internal storage 128GB 128GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot Yes, dedicated microSDXC card 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. Better 16MP + AI Lens, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama
Selfie camera 8 MP, Dual-LED flash 8MP Selfie Camera, LED Flash
Video recording 1440p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front). 1080p@30fps Video
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po 7000mAh Better
Wired charging 33W fast wired charging Better 18W Wired Fast Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM) Dual 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 b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 5.0
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Panther Game Engine 2.0 MediaTek HyperEngine Gaming Technology
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 Neo 3?

Infinix Note 12i and Tecno Pova Neo 3 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most.

What is the price of Infinix Note 12i and Tecno Pova Neo 3 in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Tecno Pova Neo 3 at PKR 48,999. That makes Infinix Note 12i cheaper by PKR 9,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 12i or Tecno Pova Neo 3?

Infinix Note 12i scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 12i uses a 50 MP main sensor against 16 MP on Tecno Pova Neo 3, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or Tecno Pova Neo 3?

Tecno Pova Neo 3 leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Pova Neo 3 a 7000 mAh cell, with 33W and 18W wired charging respectively.

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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.