{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-pova-5-free-fire-special-edition-vs-xiaomi-poco-m8x/", "generated": "2026-08-25T16:49:06+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition vs Xiaomi Poco M8x", "answer": "The TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 74 against 69 on our combined specification score. It leads on memory & storage and value for money. The Xiaomi Poco M8x still wins on performance, 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 79,999.", "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 M8x", "slug": "xiaomi-poco-m8x", "brand": "Poco", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-m8x/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-24-2026-10_22_10-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 79999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-08-24T05:29:50+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 59, "camera": 79, "battery": 81.3, "display": 87, "memory": 31.3, "value": 70.8, "overall": 69.1 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "August 21, 2026.", "Dimensions": "170.12 x 78.43 x 8.80 mm", "Weight": "232 g", "Water resistance": "IP64, dust and splash resistant." }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.9-inch", "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels", "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate", "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i." }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm)", "CPU": "octa-core", "GPU": "Adreno 613", "Operating system": "Android 16, HyperOS 3" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "4GB/6GB", "Internal storage": "128GB", "Card slot": "microSD expandable" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED flash", "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0", "Video recording": "1080p@30fps." }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "7900 mAh, non-removable Battery", "Wired charging": "45W wired fast charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging." }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby.", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz + 5GHz, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot", "Bluetooth": "5.1", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, ambient light, compass, infrared blaster", "USB": "USB Type-C OTG" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": "tecno-pova-5-free-fire-special-edition", "margin": 4.4, "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-m8x": 59 }, "leader": "xiaomi-poco-m8x" }, { "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-m8x": 79 }, "leader": null }, { "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-m8x": 81.3 }, "leader": null }, { "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-m8x": 87 }, "leader": null }, { "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-m8x": 31.3 }, "leader": "tecno-pova-5-free-fire-special-edition" }, { "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-m8x": 70.8 }, "leader": "tecno-pova-5-free-fire-special-edition" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition costs PKR 22,000 less.", "Xiaomi Poco M8x packs a 1,900 mAh larger battery.", "TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition offers 2 GB more RAM.", "TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition ships with 128 GB more storage." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition or Xiaomi Poco M8x?", "answer": "TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.4 points. It wins on memory & storage and value for money. Xiaomi Poco M8x 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 M8x in Pakistan?", "answer": "TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition is listed at PKR 57,999 and Xiaomi Poco M8x at PKR 79,999. That makes TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition cheaper by PKR 22,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition or Xiaomi Poco M8x?", "answer": "Xiaomi Poco M8x is the stronger gaming phone here. TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while Xiaomi Poco M8x runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (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/)." }