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
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 4 Aug 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 90 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 349,999.
Xiaomi 18 Pro
Xiaomi
PKR 349,999
90/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi 18 Pro takes it by 16.5 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition costs PKR 292,000 less.
- Xiaomi 18 Pro packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi 18 Pro charges 45W faster.
- Xiaomi 18 Pro offers 8 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi 18 Pro ships with 256 GB more storage.
- Xiaomi 18 Pro has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
- Xiaomi 18 Pro 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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 57,999 Cheaper | PKR 349,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | July 2023 | September 2026. |
| Dimensions | 168.6 × 76.6 × 9.0 mm | Not listed |
| Weight | 219.4 g | Not listed |
| Water resistance | No official IP rating | Expected IP68 Water & Dust Resistance |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.78 inches Better | 6.3 Inches |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+) | 1220 x 2656 Pixels Better |
| Panel type | IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 580 nits (typical) | LTPO AMOLED, 144Hz |
| Protection | Not officially specified | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 |
| CPU | Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.2 GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz | Octa-Core |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno GPU (Expected) |
| Operating system | Android 13 HiOS 13 | Android 16 (HyperOS 4) |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 | 256GB / 512GB 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 Leica Optics OIS HDR Panorama Night Mode Better |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP Dual LED Flash HDR | 50MP HDR AI Beauty Better |
| Video recording | 1440p @30fps 1080p @30fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Po (non-removable) 6000mAh | Si/C Li-Ion Battery 7000mAh Better |
| Wired charging | 45W Fast Charging Reverse Wired Charging | 90W Fast Charging Wireless Charging Expected Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM Dual Standby (DSDS) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | Bluetooth 5.4 / Expected 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass | Accelerometer Gyro Proximity Compass Barometer |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C |
“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?
Xiaomi 18 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 16.5 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 in Pakistan?
TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition is listed at PKR 57,999 and Xiaomi 18 Pro at PKR 349,999. That makes TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition cheaper by PKR 292,000. 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?
Xiaomi 18 Pro 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, 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?
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on battery. TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi 18 Pro a 7000 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?
Xiaomi 18 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while Xiaomi 18 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6.
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