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TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 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 179,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus takes it by 17.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus 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 122,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus charges 45W faster.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus ships with 768 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus 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 Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus 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 Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 57,999 Cheaper PKR 179,999
Design & build
Release date July 2023 Expected 2026
Dimensions 168.6 × 76.6 × 9.0 mm Not listed
Weight 219.4 g Not listed
Water resistance No official IP rating IP68 (dust-tight and water-resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.83 in Better
Resolution 1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+) 1220 × 2772 px (approx.) Better
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 580 nits (typical) AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+
Protection Not officially specified Dragon Crystal
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.2 GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz Octa-core (2.8 GHz)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Adreno 810
Operating system Android 13 HiOS 13 Android 16 (expected)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 12 GB / 16 GB Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB 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 200 MP main + 13 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP telephoto/auxiliary Better
Selfie camera 8 MP Dual LED Flash HDR 32 MP Better
Video recording 1440p @30fps 1080p @30fps Up to 4K @ 60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (non-removable) 6000mAh Non-removable Li-Ion ~7500 mAh Better
Wired charging 45W Fast Charging Reverse Wired Charging 90W wired fast charge + reverse charging 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 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity
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 Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 17.5 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 Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus in Pakistan?

TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition is listed at PKR 57,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus at PKR 179,999. That makes TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition cheaper by PKR 122,000. 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 16 Pro Plus?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus 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 16 Pro Plus, 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 16 Pro Plus?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads on battery. TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus a 7500 mAh cell, with 45W and 90W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus is the stronger gaming phone here. TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm).

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