{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-pova-5-free-fire-special-edition-vs-xiaomi-poco-f7-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T07:22:06+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition vs Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro 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 185,999.",
    "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": "Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-f7-pro",
            "brand": "Xiaomi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/xiaomi/xiaomi-poco-f7-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-13-2026-09_32_50-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 185999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-13T04:38:29+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 92.7,
                "camera": 94,
                "battery": 92.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 41.3,
                "overall": 88.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 27, 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "160.3 x 75 x 8.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "206g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust & water resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1440 x 3200 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED display 120Hz refresh rate Dolby Vision & HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 750",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15( HyperOS 2 )"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1 storage",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD card slot officially"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP main camera with OIS 8MP ultrawide camera",
                    "Selfie camera": "20MP selfie camera",
                    "Video recording": "8K video recording supported"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6000mAh non-removable battery",
                    "Wired charging": "90W wired HyperCharge fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display fingerprint sensor (ultrasonic) Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor Compass IR Blaster X-axis linear vibration motor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-poco-f7-pro",
        "margin": 14.8,
        "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,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f7-pro": 92.7
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f7-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,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f7-pro": 94
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f7-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,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f7-pro": 92.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f7-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-5-free-fire-special-edition": 87,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f7-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f7-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,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f7-pro": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f7-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,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f7-pro": 41.3
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-5-free-fire-special-edition"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition costs PKR 128,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro charges 45W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro ships with 256 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition or Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 14.8 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 Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition is listed at PKR 57,999 and Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro at PKR 185,999. That makes TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition cheaper by PKR 128,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition or Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition or Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro leads on battery. TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro a 6000 mAh cell, with 45W and 90W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition or Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while Xiaomi Poco F7 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (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/)."
}