{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/oppo-a5i-pro-vs-tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T18:55:25+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Oppo A5i Pro vs TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition",
    "answer": "The Oppo A5i Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 79 against 70 on our combined specification score. It leads on battery & charging and value for money. The TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition is the cheaper of the two at PKR 47,999 against PKR 49,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Oppo A5i Pro",
            "slug": "oppo-a5i-pro",
            "brand": "Oppo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oppo/oppo-a5i-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-28-2026-10_25_53-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 49999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-28T05:37:52+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 79.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 10, 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "165.8 × 76.1 × 7.68 mm",
                    "Weight": "Approximately 186 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP65 dust-tight and water-resistant (protected against dust ingress and low-pressure water jets)."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1604 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 90Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1 (11nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4 × Cortex-A73 + 4 × Cortex-A53)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 610",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with ColorOS 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB (UFS 2.1)",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC slot (expandable storage)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide, AF) + AI auxiliary lens, LED Flash, HDR, Panorama,",
                    "Selfie camera": "5 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W SUPERVOOC wired fast charging (USB Type-C 2.0), reverse wired charging supported"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.1 with A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Gyroscope (market dependent)",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, 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": 92.2,
                "overall": 69.8
            },
            "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": "oppo-a5i-pro",
        "margin": 9.5,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition": 48.9
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "oppo-a5i-pro": 79,
                    "tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition": 79
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-a5i-pro": 81.3,
                    "tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition": 75.3
                },
                "leader": "oppo-a5i-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-a5i-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": {
                    "oppo-a5i-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": {
                    "oppo-a5i-pro": 100,
                    "tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition": 92.2
                },
                "leader": "oppo-a5i-pro"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Performance"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition costs PKR 2,000 less.",
        "Oppo A5i Pro packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition charges 23W faster."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Oppo A5i Pro or TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition?",
            "answer": "Oppo A5i Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.5 points. It wins on battery & charging and value for money. TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special 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 Oppo A5i Pro and TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Oppo A5i Pro is listed at PKR 49,999 and TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition at PKR 47,999. That makes TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition cheaper by PKR 2,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Oppo A5i Pro or TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition?",
            "answer": "Oppo A5i Pro leads on battery. Oppo A5i Pro carries a 6000 mAh cell and TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition a 5000 mAh cell, with 45W and 68W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}