{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-pova-5-free-fire-special-edition-vs-vivo-y500-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-08-11T22:14:14+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition vs Vivo Y500 Pro",
    "answer": "The Vivo Y500 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 85 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 95,999.",
    "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 Y500 Pro",
            "slug": "vivo-y500-pro",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-y500-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-17-2026-08_44_08-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 95999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-17T03:52:50+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 62.1,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 92.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 73.5,
                "overall": 84.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "10 November 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "160.23 × 74.51 × 7.81 mm",
                    "Weight": "198.6 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 Dust & Water Resistant IP69 High-Pressure Water Resistant SGS 5-Star Drop Resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1260 × 2800 pixels (1.5K)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Diamond Shield Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7400 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core 4× Cortex-A78 @ 2.6GHz 4× Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G615 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, OriginOS 6"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD support"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "200MP Main Camera, OIS 2MP Depth Sensor LED Flash PDAF Autofocus HDR Panorama Portrait Mode Night Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP Selfie Camera HDR Beauty Mode",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 4K"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion 7000 mAh, non-removable",
                    "Wired charging": "90W Fast Charging, Reverse Wired Charging, USB Power Delivery"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-Display Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Compass (Magnetometer) Gravity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "vivo-y500-pro",
        "margin": 11.1,
        "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-y500-pro": 62.1
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y500-pro"
            },
            {
                "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-y500-pro": 98
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y500-pro"
            },
            {
                "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-y500-pro": 92.5
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y500-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-5-free-fire-special-edition": 87,
                    "vivo-y500-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y500-pro"
            },
            {
                "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-y500-pro": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y500-pro"
            },
            {
                "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-y500-pro": 73.5
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-5-free-fire-special-edition"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition costs PKR 38,000 less.",
        "Vivo Y500 Pro packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Vivo Y500 Pro charges 45W faster.",
        "Vivo Y500 Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Vivo Y500 Pro ships with 256 GB more storage.",
        "Vivo Y500 Pro has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Vivo Y500 Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition or Vivo Y500 Pro?",
            "answer": "Vivo Y500 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 11.1 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 Y500 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition is listed at PKR 57,999 and Vivo Y500 Pro at PKR 95,999. That makes TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition cheaper by PKR 38,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition or Vivo Y500 Pro?",
            "answer": "Vivo Y500 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Vivo Y500 Pro, 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 Y500 Pro?",
            "answer": "Vivo Y500 Pro leads on battery. TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition carries a 6000 mAh cell and Vivo Y500 Pro a 7000 mAh cell, with 45W and 90W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition or Vivo Y500 Pro?",
            "answer": "Vivo Y500 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while Vivo Y500 Pro runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 (4nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}