{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-c71-vs-tecno-pova-5/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T21:22:39+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Realme C71 vs Tecno Pova 5",
    "answer": "The Tecno Pova 5 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 71 against 61 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Realme C71 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 37,999 against PKR 38,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Realme C71",
            "slug": "realme-c71",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-c71/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-14-2026-11_45_47-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 37999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-14T06:53:27+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 34.2,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 62.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 88.9,
                "overall": 61.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 2024 (Pakistan availability varies)",
                    "Dimensions": "165.6 × 75.9 × 7.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "186 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.74 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (~260 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 90Hz"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T612 (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MP1",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 (Go Edition), Realme UI"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4 GB / 6 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64 GB / 128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide) + AI lens",
                    "Selfie camera": "5 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Pova 5",
            "slug": "tecno-pova-5",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-pova-5/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-20-2026-10_31_59-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 38999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-20T05:50:50+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 44.4,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 70.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "168.6 × 76.6 × 9.0 mm",
                    "Weight": "219.4 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+), ~396 PPI.",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate,",
                    "Protection": "No official display protection"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm).",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55).",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2.",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13 with HiOS 13."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated card slot)."
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide, PDAF) + AI Lens, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, LED Flash,",
                    "Video recording": "1440p@30fps & 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired Fast Charging, 10W wired Reverse Charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0 A2DP LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Face Unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "tecno-pova-5",
        "margin": 9.2,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-c71": 34.2,
                    "tecno-pova-5": 44.4
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-5"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "realme-c71": 79,
                    "tecno-pova-5": 79
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-c71": 62.8,
                    "tecno-pova-5": 81.3
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-5"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-c71": 87,
                    "tecno-pova-5": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-c71": 31.3,
                    "tecno-pova-5": 50
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-5"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-c71": 88.9,
                    "tecno-pova-5": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-5"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Realme C71 costs PKR 1,000 less.",
        "Tecno Pova 5 packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Pova 5 charges 27W faster.",
        "Tecno Pova 5 offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "Tecno Pova 5 ships with 128 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Realme C71 or Tecno Pova 5?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova 5 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.2 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Realme C71 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 Realme C71 and Tecno Pova 5 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Realme C71 is listed at PKR 37,999 and Tecno Pova 5 at PKR 38,999. That makes Realme C71 cheaper by PKR 1,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Realme C71 or Tecno Pova 5?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova 5 leads on battery. Realme C71 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Pova 5 a 6000 mAh cell, with 18W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Realme C71 or Tecno Pova 5?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova 5 is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme C71 runs the Unisoc T612 (12 nm) while Tecno Pova 5 runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (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/)."
}