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TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition vs Tecno Pova Curve 2

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 4 Aug 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Pova Curve 2 takes it by 4.6 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Pova Curve 2 leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Level

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Tecno Pova Curve 2 leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Tecno Pova Curve 2 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Tecno Pova Curve 2 if…

you care most about performance, display and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition Tecno Pova Curve 2
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 57,999 Cheaper PKR 64,999
Design & build
Release date July 2023 Expected launch date before Q2 2026
Dimensions 168.6 × 76.6 × 9.0 mm 7.4 mm thickness
Weight 219.4 g 195 g Better
Water resistance No official IP rating IP64 (dust & splash resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.78 Inches
Resolution 1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+) 1080 x 2644 Pixels (Full HD+) ( ~429 PPI) Better
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 580 nits (typical) Curved AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen 144Hz
Protection Not officially specified Gorilla Glass 7i,
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) MediaTek Dimensity 7100 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.2 GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz Octa-Core (Up to 2.4 GHz)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G610 MC2
Operating system Android 13 HiOS 13 Android 16 with HiOS 16 skin
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 128GB / 256GB (UFS 2.2)
Card slot microSD card (market/region dependent) No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP, f/1.6 (Wide), PDAF AI Auxiliary Lens Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama 50 MP (Wide, PDAF) 2 MP (Depth / Auxiliary) LED Flash
Selfie camera 8 MP Dual LED Flash HDR 13 MP Better
Video recording 1440p @30fps 1080p @30fps 1440p@30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (non-removable) 6000mAh 8000 mAh (Li-Po, Non-removable) Better
Wired charging 45W Fast Charging Reverse Wired Charging 45W Fast Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Standby (DSDS) Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE v5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Optical (under-display) Accelerometer, Compass, Proximity
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG Type-C

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition or Tecno Pova Curve 2?

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.

What is the price of TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition and Tecno Pova Curve 2 in Pakistan?

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.

Which is better for gaming, TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition or Tecno Pova Curve 2?

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).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.