{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-narzo-100x-vs-tecno-pova-5-free-fire-special-edition/",
    "generated": "2026-08-25T16:45:20+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Realme Narzo 100x vs TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition",
    "answer": "The Realme Narzo 100x and the TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Realme Narzo 100x leads on performance. The TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition is the cheaper of the two at PKR 57,999 against PKR 78,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Realme Narzo 100x",
            "slug": "realme-narzo-100x",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-narzo-100x/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-23-2026-10_27_40-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 78999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-23T05:36:39+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 63,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 43.8,
                "value": 74.6,
                "overall": 72
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 15, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "166.4 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "224 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP65 dust and water resistance."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.81 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1570 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 144Hz Up to 1200 nits (HBM)",
                    "Protection": "Panda-1681 Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, realme UI 7.0"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC, dedicated slot."
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, AI Camera, LED flash.",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle, 4P lens.",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps (rear and front), 720p@120fps slow motion."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) Battery 8000 mAh (non-removable.)",
                    "Wired charging": "45W SUPERVOOC wired charging, USB Power Delivery (PD) support, reverse charging, bypass charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Nano-SIM + Nano-USIM), Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, LHDC 5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, ambient light sensor, compass, gyroscope",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG support"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition",
            "slug": "tecno-pova-5-free-fire-special-edition",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-pova-5-free-fire-special-edition/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-4-2026-11_22_55-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 57999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-04T06:36:54+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 73.5
            },
            "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 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 580 nits (typical)",
                    "Protection": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.2 GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13 HiOS 13"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSD card (market/region dependent)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.6 (Wide), PDAF AI Auxiliary Lens Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP Dual LED Flash HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1440p @30fps 1080p @30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 6000mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Fast Charging Reverse Wired Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM Dual Standby (DSDS)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0, A2DP, LE",
                    "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": 1.5,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-narzo-100x": 63,
                    "tecno-pova-5-free-fire-special-edition": 56
                },
                "leader": "realme-narzo-100x"
            },
            {
                "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-narzo-100x": 79,
                    "tecno-pova-5-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": {
                    "realme-narzo-100x": 81.3,
                    "tecno-pova-5-free-fire-special-edition": 81.3
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-narzo-100x": 87,
                    "tecno-pova-5-free-fire-special-edition": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-narzo-100x": 43.8,
                    "tecno-pova-5-free-fire-special-edition": 50
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-5-free-fire-special-edition"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-narzo-100x": 74.6,
                    "tecno-pova-5-free-fire-special-edition": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-5-free-fire-special-edition"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition costs PKR 21,000 less.",
        "Realme Narzo 100x packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition offers 2 GB more RAM."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Realme Narzo 100x or TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition?",
            "answer": "Realme Narzo 100x and TECNO POVA 5 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 Realme Narzo 100x and TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Realme Narzo 100x is listed at PKR 78,999 and TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition at PKR 57,999. That makes TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition cheaper by PKR 21,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Realme Narzo 100x or TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition?",
            "answer": "Realme Narzo 100x is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme Narzo 100x runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) while TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition 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/)."
}