{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-pova-5-free-fire-special-edition-vs-tecno-spark-40-pro-plus/",
    "generated": "2026-08-11T02:32:17+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition vs Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus",
    "answer": "The TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition leads on battery & charging. The TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition is the cheaper of the two at PKR 57,999 against PKR 61,999.",
    "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 Spark 40 Pro Plus",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-40-pro-plus",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-40-pro-plus/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-7-2026-10_54_23-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 61999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-07T04:57:06+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 71.9,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 93.9,
                "overall": 73.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 2025 (launched globally) / Expected Pakistan mid-2025",
                    "Dimensions": "163.9 × 75.8 × 6.49 mm",
                    "Weight": "160.4 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 (Dust-tight and splash-resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 in",
                    "Resolution": "1224 × 2720 pixels (~440 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1.5K 3D Curved, 144Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G200 (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (up to 2.2 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with HiOS 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB (+8 GB Extended RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No dedicated microSD slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP main + auxiliary sensor",
                    "Selfie camera": "13 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p @30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion 5200 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired, 30W wireless, 5W reverse wireless"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), gyro, proximity, compass, accelerometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 0.4,
        "decisive": false,
        "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-spark-40-pro-plus": 56
                },
                "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": {
                    "tecno-pova-5-free-fire-special-edition": 79,
                    "tecno-spark-40-pro-plus": 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-spark-40-pro-plus": 71.9
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-5-free-fire-special-edition"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-5-free-fire-special-edition": 87,
                    "tecno-spark-40-pro-plus": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-40-pro-plus"
            },
            {
                "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-spark-40-pro-plus": 50
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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-spark-40-pro-plus": 93.9
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-5-free-fire-special-edition"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition costs PKR 4,000 less.",
        "TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition packs a 800 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition or Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus?",
            "answer": "TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition and Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition and Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition is listed at PKR 57,999 and Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus at PKR 61,999. That makes TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition cheaper by PKR 4,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition or Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus?",
            "answer": "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 Pro Plus a 5200 mAh cell, with 45W and 45W 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/)."
}