{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-narzo-90x-vs-tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition/",
    "generated": "2026-08-25T15:18:33+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Realme Narzo 90X vs TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition",
    "answer": "The Realme Narzo 90X 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. Realme Narzo 90X leads on performance. The TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition is the cheaper of the two at PKR 47,999 against PKR 57,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Realme Narzo 90X",
            "slug": "realme-narzo-90x",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-narzo-90x/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-19-2026-11_25_19-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 57999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-19T06:36:58+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 63,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 85,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 87.9,
                "overall": 73.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "December 16, 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "166.07 × 77.93 × 8.28 mm",
                    "Weight": "212 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP65 dust and water resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1570 Pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 144Hz Refresh Rate, 975 nits Typical Brightness, 1200 nits HBM",
                    "Protection": "DT-Star D+ Protection"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15, realme UI 6.0"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB / 8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB eMMC 5.1",
                    "Card slot": "microSD Supported (Expandable Storage)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP, f/1.8, wide-angle, 5P lens, autofocus LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Portrait, Night, Pro, Street, Time-Lapse, Slow Motion",
                    "Selfie camera": "8MP, f/2.0, 4P lensPortrait, Night, Panorama, Time-Lapse, Retouch, Screen Fill Light",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps, 720p Slow Motion@120fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "7000 mAh (Typical), 6820 mAh (Rated), Non-Removable Li-Po",
                    "Wired charging": "60W Fast Charging, VOOC / PD / PPS Support"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), Dual-Band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient Light, E-Compass, Side-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor",
                    "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": 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": null,
        "margin": 2.6,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-narzo-90x": 63,
                    "tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition": 48.9
                },
                "leader": "realme-narzo-90x"
            },
            {
                "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-90x": 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": {
                    "realme-narzo-90x": 85,
                    "tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition": 75.3
                },
                "leader": "realme-narzo-90x"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-narzo-90x": 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": {
                    "realme-narzo-90x": 37.5,
                    "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": {
                    "realme-narzo-90x": 87.9,
                    "tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition costs PKR 10,000 less.",
        "Realme Narzo 90X packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition charges 8W faster.",
        "TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition ships with 128 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Realme Narzo 90X or TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition?",
            "answer": "Realme Narzo 90X 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 Realme Narzo 90X and TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Realme Narzo 90X is listed at PKR 57,999 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 10,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Realme Narzo 90X or TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition?",
            "answer": "Realme Narzo 90X leads on battery. Realme Narzo 90X carries a 7000 mAh cell and TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition a 5000 mAh cell, with 60W and 68W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Realme Narzo 90X or TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition?",
            "answer": "Realme Narzo 90X is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme Narzo 90X runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (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/)."
}