{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-hot-10s-mobile-legends-bang-bang-mlbb-edition-vs-tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T23:43:43+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Hot 10S Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Edition vs TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition",
    "answer": "The TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 71 against 64 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Infinix Hot 10S Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Edition is the cheaper of the two at PKR 42,999 against PKR 47,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Infinix Hot 10S Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Edition",
            "slug": "infinix-hot-10s-mobile-legends-bang-bang-mlbb-edition",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-hot-10s-mobile-legends-bang-bang-mlbb-edition/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-18-2026-10_11_21-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 42999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-18T05:35:14+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 37.8,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 72.5,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 99.6,
                "overall": 64.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 2021",
                    "Dimensions": "171.5 × 77.5 × 9.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "211 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.82-inch",
                    "Resolution": "HD+ Resolution (1640 × 720 pixels)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 90Hz",
                    "Protection": "Panda Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A75 @ 2.0 GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 1.8 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 11 with XOS 7.6"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB eMMC 5.1",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot (does not share SIM slot) Up to 512GB"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "48MP Main Camera 2MP Depth Sensor AI Lens Quad LED Flash HDR Panorama Super Night Mode Eye Tracking Autofocus",
                    "Selfie camera": "8MP Selfie Camera Dual LED Flash AI Beauty Mode",
                    "Video recording": "1080p at 30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery",
                    "Wired charging": "10W"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct Mobile Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "Micro-USB 2.0 USB OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition",
            "slug": "tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-4-2026-11_50_36-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 47999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-04T07:01:43+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 48.9,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 75.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 70.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "168.5 × 76.5 × 9.0 mm",
                    "Weight": "Approximately 220 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78-inch",
                    "Resolution": "FHD+ (1080 × 2460 pixels), ~396 PPI",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz Refresh Rate",
                    "Protection": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13, HiOS 13"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB LPDDR4X (Up to 8GB Extended RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, Wide, f/1.6, PDAF (Primary) 0.08 MP, AI Auxiliary Lens Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Camera Super Night Mode Portrait Mode Time-Lapse Slow Motion AR Mode Document Mode Beauty Mode Pro Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "16MP Dual LED Flash AI Beauty Portrait Mode",
                    "Video recording": "1440p (2K) @ 30fps 1080p (Full HD) @ 30fps 720p (HD) @ 30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "68W Ultra Charge (Wired), Reverse Wired Charging, Bypass Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition",
        "margin": 6.5,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-hot-10s-mobile-legends-bang-bang-mlbb-edition": 37.8,
                    "tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition": 48.9
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-hot-10s-mobile-legends-bang-bang-mlbb-edition": 74,
                    "tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition": 79
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-hot-10s-mobile-legends-bang-bang-mlbb-edition": 72.5,
                    "tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition": 75.3
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-hot-10s-mobile-legends-bang-bang-mlbb-edition": 87,
                    "tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-hot-10s-mobile-legends-bang-bang-mlbb-edition": 31.3,
                    "tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition": 50
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-hot-10s-mobile-legends-bang-bang-mlbb-edition": 99.6,
                    "tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Hot 10S Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Edition costs PKR 5,000 less.",
        "Infinix Hot 10S Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Edition packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition charges 58W faster.",
        "TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Hot 10S Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Edition or TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition?",
            "answer": "TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.5 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. Infinix Hot 10S Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Edition can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Infinix Hot 10S Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Edition and TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Hot 10S Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Edition is listed at PKR 42,999 and TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition at PKR 47,999. That makes Infinix Hot 10S Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Edition cheaper by PKR 5,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Hot 10S Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Edition or TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition?",
            "answer": "TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Hot 10S Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Edition uses a 48 MP main sensor against 50 MP on TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Hot 10S Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Edition or TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition?",
            "answer": "TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition leads on battery. Infinix Hot 10S Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Edition carries a 6000 mAh cell and TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition a 5000 mAh cell, with 10W and 68W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Hot 10S Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Edition or TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition?",
            "answer": "TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Hot 10S Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Edition runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}