{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-pova-5-free-fire-special-edition-vs-tecno-pova-curve-2/",
    "generated": "2026-08-11T23:54:08+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition vs Tecno Pova Curve 2",
    "answer": "The Tecno Pova Curve 2 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 78 against 74 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, display and memory & storage. The TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition is the cheaper of the two at PKR 57,999 against PKR 64,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "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"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Pova Curve 2",
            "slug": "tecno-pova-curve-2",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-pova-curve-2/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-18-2026-10_09_40-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 64999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-19T06:50:59+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 62.1,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 96.2,
                "overall": 78.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Expected launch date before Q2 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "7.4 mm thickness",
                    "Weight": "195 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 (dust & splash resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 x 2644 Pixels (Full HD+) ( ~429 PPI)",
                    "Panel type": "Curved AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen 144Hz",
                    "Protection": "Gorilla Glass 7i,"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7100 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core (Up to 2.4 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G610 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 with HiOS 16 skin"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB (UFS 2.2)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (Wide, PDAF) 2 MP (Depth / Auxiliary) LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "13 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1440p@30fps 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "8000 mAh (Li-Po, Non-removable)",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Optical (under-display) Accelerometer, Compass, Proximity",
                    "USB": "Type-C"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "tecno-pova-curve-2",
        "margin": 4.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-5-free-fire-special-edition": 56,
                    "tecno-pova-curve-2": 62.1
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-curve-2"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "tecno-pova-5-free-fire-special-edition": 79,
                    "tecno-pova-curve-2": 79
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-5-free-fire-special-edition": 81.3,
                    "tecno-pova-curve-2": 81.3
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-5-free-fire-special-edition": 87,
                    "tecno-pova-curve-2": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-curve-2"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-5-free-fire-special-edition": 50,
                    "tecno-pova-curve-2": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-curve-2"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-5-free-fire-special-edition": 100,
                    "tecno-pova-curve-2": 96.2
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-5-free-fire-special-edition"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition costs PKR 7,000 less.",
        "Tecno Pova Curve 2 packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Pova Curve 2 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Tecno Pova Curve 2 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition or Tecno Pova Curve 2?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Curve 2 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.6 points. It wins on performance, display and memory & storage. TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition 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 TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition and Tecno Pova Curve 2 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition is listed at PKR 57,999 and Tecno Pova Curve 2 at PKR 64,999. That makes TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition cheaper by PKR 7,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition or Tecno Pova Curve 2?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Curve 2 is the stronger gaming phone here. TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while Tecno Pova Curve 2 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 (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/)."
}