{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-f07-vs-tecno-pova-5-free-fire-special-edition/",
    "generated": "2026-08-25T15:19:00+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy F07 vs TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition",
    "answer": "The TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 70 against 59 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Samsung Galaxy F07 still wins on camera and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Samsung Galaxy F07 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 26,999 against PKR 57,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy F07",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-f07",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-f07/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-19-2026-10_16_33-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 26999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-19T05:34:24+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 23,
                "camera": 82,
                "battery": 62.1,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 18.8,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 58.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 21, 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "167.4 × 77.4 × 7.6 mm.",
                    "Weight": "184 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54, dust and splash resistant."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "PLS LCD 90Hz, HD+,",
                    "Protection": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G99",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.2GHz + 6×2.0GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15, One UI 7"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC, Dedicated Slot, Up to 2TB."
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF + 2 MP, f/2.4, Depth Sensor, LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0 HDR, Portrait Mode",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps Slow Motion."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "15W Wired Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (Side-Mounted), Accelerometer, Proximity, Light Sensor.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 60.8,
                "overall": 69.6
            },
            "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 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": "tecno-pova-5-free-fire-special-edition",
        "margin": 11,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-f07": 23,
                    "tecno-pova-5-free-fire-special-edition": 56
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-5-free-fire-special-edition"
            },
            {
                "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-f07": 82,
                    "tecno-pova-5-free-fire-special-edition": 79
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-f07"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-f07": 62.1,
                    "tecno-pova-5-free-fire-special-edition": 81.3
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-5-free-fire-special-edition"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-f07": 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": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-f07": 18.8,
                    "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": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-f07": 100,
                    "tecno-pova-5-free-fire-special-edition": 60.8
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-f07"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Samsung Galaxy F07 costs PKR 31,000 less.",
        "TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition charges 30W faster.",
        "TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition ships with 192 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy F07 or TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition?",
            "answer": "TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 11 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. Samsung Galaxy F07 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 F07 and TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy F07 is listed at PKR 26,999 and TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition at PKR 57,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy F07 cheaper by PKR 31,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy F07 or TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy F07 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy F07 or TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition?",
            "answer": "TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy F07 carries a 5000 mAh cell and TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition a 6000 mAh cell, with 15W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy F07 or TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition?",
            "answer": "TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy F07 runs the MediaTek Helio G99 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/)."
}