TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition
Tecno
PKR 57,999
74/100 overall
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TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 4 Aug 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 88 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 459,999.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Xiaomi
PKR 459,999
88/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi 18 Pro Max takes it by 14.1 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition costs PKR 402,000 less.
- TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition packs a 500 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max charges 45W faster.
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max offers 8 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max ships with 768 GB more storage.
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
- Xiaomi 18 Pro Max uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.
Buy the TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition if…
you care most about value for money.
Buy the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 57,999 Cheaper | PKR 459,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | July 2023 | Q4 2026 ( Likely launch between September–December 2026 ) |
| Dimensions | 168.6 × 76.6 × 9.0 mm | Not listed |
| Weight | 219.4 g Better | around 220g–230g (rumored) |
| Water resistance | No official IP rating | IP68 / IP69 water and dust resistance (expected) |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.78 inches | 6.8–6.9 Inches Better |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+) | 1440 x 3200 Pixels (QHD+) Better |
| Panel type | IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 580 nits (typical) | LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ 120Hz Adaptive |
| Protection | Not officially specified | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass (expected) |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 (rumored flagship chipset) |
| CPU | Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.2 GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz | Octa-core processor 2x Prime Cores 6x Performance/Efficiency Cores |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno next-generation flagship GPU |
| Operating system | Android 13 HiOS 13 | Android 16 with HyperOS 3 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB /16GB Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (possible top variant) Better |
| 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 | Main Camera: 200MP Periscope Telephoto: 200MP Ultra-Wide: 50MP Better |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP Dual LED Flash HDR | 32MP–50MP selfie camera (not finalized) Better |
| Video recording | 1440p @30fps 1080p @30fps | Not listed |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Po (non-removable) 6000mAh Better | Si/C Li-Ion non-removable battery 5500mAh – 6500mAh |
| Wired charging | 45W Fast Charging Reverse Wired Charging | 90W or 120W wired Wireless charging supported Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM Dual Standby (DSDS) | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | v5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass | Fingerprint (under-display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| 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 18 Pro Max?
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 14.1 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.
What is the price of TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max in Pakistan?
TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition is listed at PKR 57,999 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max at PKR 459,999. That makes TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition cheaper by PKR 402,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition or Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition or Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on battery. TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max a 5500 mAh cell, with 45W and 90W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition or Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while Xiaomi 18 Pro Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 (rumored flagship chipset).
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