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 Redmi R70
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 4 Aug 2026.
The short answer
The TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 74 against 64 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition is the cheaper of the two at PKR 57,999 against PKR 63,999.
Xiaomi Redmi R70
Redmi
PKR 63,999
64/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedTECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition takes it by 9.5 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition costs PKR 6,000 less.
- TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition charges 30W faster.
- TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition | Xiaomi Redmi R70 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 57,999 Cheaper | PKR 63,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | July 2023 | April 24, 2026 |
| Dimensions | 168.6 × 76.6 × 9.0 mm | 171.56 x 79.47 x 8.15 mm |
| Weight | 219.4 g | 210 g Better |
| Water resistance | No official IP rating | IP64 Dust & Splash Resistant. |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.78 inches | 6.9 inches Better |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+) Better | 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) |
| Panel type | IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 580 nits (typical) | IPS LCD, 120Hz |
| Protection | Not officially specified | Not officially confirmed |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) | Unisoc T8300 (6nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.2 GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz | Octa-core 2× Cortex-A78 @ 2.2 GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 |
| Operating system | Android 13 HiOS 13 | Android 16 with HyperOS 3 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 | 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 |
| Card slot | microSD card (market/region dependent) | microSDXC (expandable) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.6 (Wide), PDAF AI Auxiliary Lens Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama Better | 13 MP, Wide LED Flash HDR |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP Dual LED Flash HDR | 8 MP HDR Face Unlock |
| Video recording | 1440p @30fps 1080p @30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Po (non-removable) 6000mAh | Li-Po 6000 mAh, Non-removable |
| Wired charging | 45W Fast Charging Reverse Wired Charging Better | 15W Wired Fast Charging, 7.5W Reverse Wired Charging |
| 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 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | v5.4, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass (Magnetometer), Face Unlock. |
| 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 R70?
TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.5 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and value for money. Xiaomi Redmi R70 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 R70 in Pakistan?
TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition is listed at PKR 57,999 and Xiaomi Redmi R70 at PKR 63,999. That makes TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition cheaper by PKR 6,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition or Xiaomi Redmi R70?
TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition scores higher in our camera assessment. TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on Xiaomi Redmi R70, 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 R70?
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 R70 a 6000 mAh cell, with 45W and 15W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition or Xiaomi Redmi R70?
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 R70 runs the Unisoc T8300 (6nm).
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