{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-a26-vs-tecno-pova-6-free-fire-edition/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T19:42:18+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy A26 vs TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition",
    "answer": "The TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 80 against 74 on our combined specification score. It leads on battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. The Samsung Galaxy A26 still wins on camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition is the cheaper of the two at PKR 64,999 against PKR 84,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy A26",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-a26",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-a26/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-16-2026-10_33_45-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 84999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-16T05:39:44+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 58.8,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 64.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 73.4,
                "overall": 74.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 2–19, 2025 (depending on region)",
                    "Dimensions": "164 × 77.5 × 7.7 mm",
                    "Weight": "200 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP67 dust/water resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2340 × 1080 pixels,",
                    "Panel type": "Super AMOLED 120 Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Exynos 1380 (5 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (up to 2.4 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G68 MP5",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 One UI 7"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6 GB / 8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB / 256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "• 50 MP (wide, OIS) • 8 MP (ultrawide) • 2 MP (macro)",
                    "Selfie camera": "13 MP",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po (Lithium-Polymer) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25 W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Single SIM or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Dual-band Wi-Fi",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes (market dependent)",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted or under-display depending on region) (typical) Accelerometer, proximity, gyro",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition",
            "slug": "tecno-pova-6-free-fire-edition",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-pova-6-free-fire-edition/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-4-2026-10_44_41-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 64999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-04T05:54:21+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 86,
                "battery": 87.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 79.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 2024 Free Fire Edition released in selected markets during 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "166.2 × 76.8 × 7.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "Approximately 195 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP53 Dust protected (limited dust ingress) Protected against water splashes from any direction"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2436 pixels (Full HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate Up to 1,300 nits TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification, Dynamic Port, adaptive refresh rate (up to 120Hz).",
                    "Protection": "Panda Glass protection (market dependent)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.2 GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 (HiOS 14)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X (Supports Memory Fusion (up to 12GB extended RAM, depending on variant)",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP main camera AI depth/light sensor Dual LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP selfie camera Dual LED Flash",
                    "Video recording": "2K at 30fps 1080p at 60fps 1080p at 30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "70W Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Wired Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display fingerprint sensor Face Unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope (virtual/software-assisted) Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Electronic Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "tecno-pova-6-free-fire-edition",
        "margin": 5.4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a26": 58.8,
                    "tecno-pova-6-free-fire-edition": 57
                },
                "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": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a26": 98,
                    "tecno-pova-6-free-fire-edition": 86
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a26"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a26": 64.6,
                    "tecno-pova-6-free-fire-edition": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-6-free-fire-edition"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a26": 100,
                    "tecno-pova-6-free-fire-edition": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a26": 50,
                    "tecno-pova-6-free-fire-edition": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-6-free-fire-edition"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a26": 73.4,
                    "tecno-pova-6-free-fire-edition": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-6-free-fire-edition"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition costs PKR 20,000 less.",
        "TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition charges 45W faster.",
        "TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A26 or TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition?",
            "answer": "TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.4 points. It wins on battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Samsung Galaxy A26 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 Samsung Galaxy A26 and TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A26 is listed at PKR 84,999 and TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition at PKR 64,999. That makes TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition cheaper by PKR 20,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy A26 or TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A26 scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy A26 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 108 MP on TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A26 or TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition?",
            "answer": "TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy A26 carries a 5000 mAh cell and TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition a 6000 mAh cell, with 25W and 70W 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/)."
}