TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition
Tecno
PKR 57,999
72/100 overall
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TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition vs Tecno Spark 40 5G
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 4 Aug 2026.
The short answer
The TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition and the Tecno Spark 40 5G finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Tecno Spark 40 5G leads on performance. The Tecno Spark 40 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 49,999 against PKR 57,999.
Tecno Spark 40 5G
Tecno
PKR 49,999
74/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedToo close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.
What actually differs
- Tecno Spark 40 5G costs PKR 8,000 less.
- TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition charges 27W faster.
Buy the TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition if…
you care most about battery & charging.
Buy the Tecno Spark 40 5G if…
you care most about performance and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition | Tecno Spark 40 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 57,999 | PKR 49,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | July 2023 | July 2025 |
| Dimensions | 168.6 × 76.6 × 9.0 mm | 167.69 × 77.87 × 7.99 mm |
| Weight | 219.4 g | Not officially specified |
| Water resistance | No official IP rating | IP64 Certified |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.78 inches Better | 6.67 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+) Better | 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) |
| Panel type | IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 580 nits (typical) | IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 700 nits (HBM) |
| Protection | Not officially specified | Panda Glass |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 5G+ |
| CPU | Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.2 GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz | Octa-core |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Operating system | Android 13 HiOS 13 | Android 15 HiOS 15 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X (Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM) Up to 8GB Extended RAM) |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 | 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 |
| Card slot | microSD card (market/region dependent) | microSDXC Dedicated microSD card slot (market dependent) Expandable storage up to 1TB (market dependent) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.6 (Wide), PDAF AI Auxiliary Lens Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama | 50 MP, Wide AI Lens Autofocus Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Scene Recognition Night Mode Portrait Mode Beauty Mode Pro Mode Super Resolution Time-Lapse Slow Motion AI Camera Filters Document Scanner QR Code Scanner Continuous Shooting |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP Dual LED Flash HDR | 8 MP Wide Portrait Mode HDR Face Retouch Filters Gesture Capture Smile Capture |
| Video recording | 1440p @30fps 1080p @30fps | 1080p @ 30fps 720p @ 30fps Dual Video Time-Lapse Video Slow Motion Video |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Po (non-removable) 6000mAh | Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45W Fast Charging Reverse Wired Charging Better | 18W Fast Charging |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM Dual Standby (DSDS) | Dual 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 Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass | Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Face Unlock Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Accelerometer (G-Sensor) Electronic Compass Virtual Gyroscope Infrared Remote Sensor |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
“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 Spark 40 5G?
TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition and Tecno Spark 40 5G 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.
What is the price of TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition and Tecno Spark 40 5G in Pakistan?
TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition is listed at PKR 57,999 and Tecno Spark 40 5G at PKR 49,999. That makes Tecno Spark 40 5G cheaper by PKR 8,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which phone has the better battery, TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition or Tecno Spark 40 5G?
TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition leads on battery. TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition carries a 6000 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 40 5G a 6000 mAh cell, with 45W and 18W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition or Tecno Spark 40 5G?
Tecno Spark 40 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while Tecno Spark 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 5G+.
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