{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-pova-5-free-fire-special-edition-vs-vivo-x300-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T19:42:42+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition vs Vivo X300 Ultra",
    "answer": "The Vivo X300 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 92 against 74 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. 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 253,999.",
    "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": "Vivo X300 Ultra",
            "slug": "vivo-x300-ultra",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-x300-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ChatGPT-Image-May-18-2026-10_05_21-AM-1024x717.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 253999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-09T04:21:18+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 97.8,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 100,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 32,
                "overall": 92.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "April 30, 2026 (expected in Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "164.3 × 76.4 × 8.5 mm",
                    "Weight": "228 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1260 × 2800 pixels (~452 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (Gen 5)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (up to 4.6 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB / 16 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB (UFS 4.1)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "200 MP (wide, OIS) + 50 MP periscope telephoto (OIS, 3× optical zoom) + 50 MP ultra-wide",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP wide",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion 6510 mAh (Si-C battery)",
                    "Wired charging": "120W wired, 50W wireless, 10W reverse charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM (IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "vivo-x300-ultra",
        "margin": 18.8,
        "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,
                    "vivo-x300-ultra": 97.8
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x300-ultra"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "vivo-x300-ultra": 98
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x300-ultra"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "vivo-x300-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x300-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-5-free-fire-special-edition": 87,
                    "vivo-x300-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x300-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-5-free-fire-special-edition": 50,
                    "vivo-x300-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x300-ultra"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "vivo-x300-ultra": 32
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-5-free-fire-special-edition"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition costs PKR 196,000 less.",
        "Vivo X300 Ultra packs a 510 mAh larger battery.",
        "Vivo X300 Ultra charges 75W faster.",
        "Vivo X300 Ultra offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Vivo X300 Ultra ships with 768 GB more storage.",
        "Vivo X300 Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Vivo X300 Ultra uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition or Vivo X300 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Vivo X300 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 18.8 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, 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 Vivo X300 Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition is listed at PKR 57,999 and Vivo X300 Ultra at PKR 253,999. That makes TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition cheaper by PKR 196,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition or Vivo X300 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Vivo X300 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Vivo X300 Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition or Vivo X300 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Vivo X300 Ultra leads on battery. TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition carries a 6000 mAh cell and Vivo X300 Ultra a 6510 mAh cell, with 45W and 120W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition or Vivo X300 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Vivo X300 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while Vivo X300 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (Gen 5)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}