{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-hot-40-pro-vs-tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition/",
    "generated": "2026-08-13T16:55:45+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Hot 40 Pro vs TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition",
    "answer": "The Infinix Hot 40 Pro and the TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition leads on performance. The Infinix Hot 40 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 44,999 against PKR 47,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Infinix Hot 40 Pro",
            "slug": "infinix-hot-40-pro",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-hot-40-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-19-2026-09_51_24-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 44999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-19T04:55:38+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 44.4,
                "camera": 86,
                "battery": 66.6,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 69.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "December 5, 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "168.6 × 76.6 × 8.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "199 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "Not officially confirmed"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.2GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13 with XOS 13.5."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC slot (up to 1TB supported)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP, f/1.8, Wide, AF 2 MP Macro 0.08 MP Auxiliary Lens Quad-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP, f/2.2 Dual-LED Flash",
                    "Video recording": "1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33W Fast Charging, Reverse Wired Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-Mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG Supported"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 95.8,
                "overall": 70.2
            },
            "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": null,
        "margin": 0.9,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-hot-40-pro": 44.4,
                    "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-40-pro": 86,
                    "tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition": 79
                },
                "leader": "infinix-hot-40-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-hot-40-pro": 66.6,
                    "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-40-pro": 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-40-pro": 50,
                    "tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition": 50
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-hot-40-pro": 100,
                    "tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition": 95.8
                },
                "leader": "infinix-hot-40-pro"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Hot 40 Pro costs PKR 3,000 less.",
        "TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition charges 35W faster.",
        "Infinix Hot 40 Pro has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Hot 40 Pro or TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition?",
            "answer": "Infinix Hot 40 Pro and TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Infinix Hot 40 Pro and TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Hot 40 Pro is listed at PKR 44,999 and TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition at PKR 47,999. That makes Infinix Hot 40 Pro cheaper by PKR 3,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Hot 40 Pro or TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition?",
            "answer": "Infinix Hot 40 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Hot 40 Pro uses a 108 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 40 Pro 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 40 Pro carries a 5000 mAh cell and TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 68W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Hot 40 Pro 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 40 Pro runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) 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/)."
}