TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition
Tecno
PKR 57,999
74/100 overall
Full specs & reviewHead to head
TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition vs Xiaomi 17
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 4 Aug 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi 17 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 77 against 74 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition still wins on battery & charging and 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 264,999.
Xiaomi 17
Xiaomi
PKR 264,999
77/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi 17 takes it by 3 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition costs PKR 207,000 less.
- TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi 17 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.
Buy the TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition if…
you care most about battery & charging and value for money.
Buy the Xiaomi 17 if…
you care most about performance, camera and display.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition | Xiaomi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 57,999 Cheaper | PKR 264,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | July 2023 | September 2025 (expected in Pakistan) |
| Dimensions | 168.6 × 76.6 × 9.0 mm | 161.3 × 76.6 × 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 219.4 g | 190 g Better |
| Water resistance | No official IP rating | Not listed |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.78 inches Better | 6.7 in |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+) Better | 1080 × 2340 pixels (~385 ppi) |
| Panel type | IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 580 nits (typical) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10+, 120Hz |
| Protection | Not officially specified | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) | Exynos 2400 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.2 GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz | Deca-core (1×3.2 GHz Cortex-X4 + 2×2.9 GHz Cortex-A720 + 3×2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4×1.95 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Xclipse 940 |
| Operating system | Android 13 HiOS 13 | Android 15 with One UI 7 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8 GB |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 | 256 GB |
| 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 (OIS) + 8 MP telephoto (3× optical zoom) + 12 MP ultra-wide |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP Dual LED Flash HDR | 12 MP wide Better |
| Video recording | 1440p @30fps 1080p @30fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Po (non-removable) 6000mAh Better | Non-removable Li-Ion / Si-Ca ~4500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45W Fast Charging Reverse Wired Charging | 45W wired, 15W wireless, reverse wireless |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM Dual Standby (DSDS) | Dual Nano-SIM (IP68 dust/water resistant) |
| 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/6e, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass | Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, 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 Xiaomi 17?
Xiaomi 17 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3 points. It wins on performance, camera and display. 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 Xiaomi 17 in Pakistan?
TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition is listed at PKR 57,999 and Xiaomi 17 at PKR 264,999. That makes TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition cheaper by PKR 207,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition or Xiaomi 17?
Xiaomi 17 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.
Which phone has the better battery, TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition or Xiaomi 17?
TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition leads on battery. TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi 17 a 4500 mAh cell, with 45W and 45W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition or Xiaomi 17?
Xiaomi 17 is the stronger gaming phone here. TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while Xiaomi 17 runs the Exynos 2400 (4 nm).
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