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Infinix Note 12i vs Tecno Spark 40

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

The short answer

The Infinix Note 12i and the Tecno Spark 40 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Tecno Spark 40 leads on battery & charging. The Tecno Spark 40 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 38,999 against PKR 39,999.

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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 Level

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

Battery & charging Tecno Spark 40 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Tecno Spark 40 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Spark 40 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Spark 40 costs PKR 1,000 less.
  • Tecno Spark 40 packs a 200 mAh larger battery.
  • Tecno Spark 40 charges 12W faster.
  • Tecno Spark 40 offers 2 GB more RAM.

Buy the Tecno Spark 40 if…

you care most about battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 12i Tecno Spark 40
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 39,999 PKR 38,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date May 11, 2022 (announced); released in 2022. September 2025 (Pakistan)
Dimensions 170.7 × 77.4 × 8.3 mm 165.6 × 77 × 7.67 mm
Weight 198 g 188 g Better
Water resistance Not officially rated IP64
Display
Screen size 6.82-inch Better 6.67 in
Resolution 720 × 1640 pixels, ~263 PPI. Better 720 × 1600 pixels (~263 ppi)
Panel type IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Scratch-resistant glass. Not listed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) MediaTek Helio G81 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core — 2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G52 MC2 Mali-G52 MC2
Operating system Android 12, XOS 10.6 Android 15, HiOS 15
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB (Up to 3GB virtual RAM) 6 GB + 6 GB (6 GB physical + 6 GB extended) Better
Internal storage 128GB 128 GB built-in
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot microSDXC supported
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)
Selfie camera 8 MP, Dual-LED flash 8 MP (wide)
Video recording 1440p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front). 1440p@30fps / 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh 5,200 mAh (non-removable) Better
Wired charging 33W fast wired charging 45W wired fast charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM) Dual Nano-SIM
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 Bluetooth v5.4
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, compass, proximity, gyroscope (software)
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 Spark 40?

Infinix Note 12i and Tecno Spark 40 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 Spark 40 in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 12i is listed at PKR 39,999 and Tecno Spark 40 at PKR 38,999. That makes Tecno Spark 40 cheaper by PKR 1,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 12i or Tecno Spark 40?

Tecno Spark 40 leads on battery. Infinix Note 12i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 40 a 5200 mAh cell, with 33W and 45W 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.