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TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 4 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition leads on performance. The TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition is the cheaper of the two at PKR 57,999 against PKR 94,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition costs PKR 37,000 less.
  • TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition packs a 500 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB ships with 256 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition if…

you care most about performance, battery & charging and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB if…

you care most about camera, display and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 57,999 Cheaper PKR 94,999
Design & build
Release date July 2023 September 2024 (global) / Late 2024 in Pakistan
Dimensions 168.6 × 76.6 × 9.0 mm 162.16 × 74.92 × 8.24 mm
Weight 219.4 g 180 g Better
Water resistance No official IP rating IP64 (dust-tight + protected against water splashes)
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches Better 6.67in
Resolution 1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+) Better 2400 × 1080
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 580 nits (typical) AMOLED 120 Hz 1800 nits peak
Protection Not officially specified Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) Helio G100-Ultra, 6 nm
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.2 GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz Octa-core up to 2.2 GHz
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 13 HiOS 13 Xiaomi HyperOS
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 12 GB Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 512 GB Better
Card slot microSD card (market/region dependent) microSD (hybrid slot)
Camera
Main camera 50 MP, f/1.6 (Wide), PDAF AI Auxiliary Lens Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama 200 MP main (OIS) 8 MP ultra-wide 2 MP macro Better
Selfie camera 8 MP Dual LED Flash HDR 32 MP selfie Better
Video recording 1440p @30fps 1080p @30fps Rear: 1080p@60fps,1080p@30fps,720p@30fps Front: 1080p@30fps,720p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (non-removable) 6000mAh Better Non-removable Li-Po 5500 mAh
Wired charging 45W Fast Charging Reverse Wired Charging 45 W Turbo (charger included)
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 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 5.3
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass In-screen fingerprint Proximity Ambient light Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass IR blaster
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0, OTG support

“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 Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB?

TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition and Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most.

What is the price of TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition and Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB in Pakistan?

TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition is listed at PKR 57,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB at PKR 94,999. That makes TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition cheaper by PKR 37,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition or Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB scores higher in our camera assessment. TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB, 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 Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB?

TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition leads on battery. TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB a 5500 mAh cell, with 45W and 45W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition or Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB?

TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition is the stronger gaming phone here. TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB runs the Helio G100-Ultra, 6 nm.

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