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 ZTE nubia A57
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 48 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The ZTE nubia A57 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,499 against PKR 57,999.
ZTE nubia A57
Nubia
PKR 36,499
48/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedTECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition takes it by 25.8 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 21,500 less.
- TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
- TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition charges 22.5W faster.
- TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition offers 4 GB more RAM.
- TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition ships with 128 GB more storage.
- 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, memory & storage and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition | ZTE nubia A57 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 57,999 | PKR 36,499 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | July 2023 | July 30, 2026 |
| Dimensions | 168.6 × 76.6 × 9.0 mm | 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm |
| Weight | 219.4 g | 193 g Better |
| Water resistance | No official IP rating | IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.78 inches Better | 6.75-inch |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+) Better | 720 × 1570 pixels |
| Panel type | IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 580 nits (typical) | IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate |
| Protection | Not officially specified | Unspecified. |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) | Unisoc T7250 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.2 GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz | Octa-core |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Operating system | Android 13 HiOS 13 | Android 16 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8GB Better | 4GB |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 Better | 64GB/128GB |
| Card slot | microSD card (market/region dependent) | Dedicated microSDXC Slot |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.6 (Wide), PDAF AI Auxiliary Lens Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama Better | 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP Dual LED Flash HDR | 8 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video recording | 1440p @30fps 1080p @30fps | 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front) |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Po (non-removable) 6000mAh Better | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45W Fast Charging Reverse Wired Charging Better | 22.5W wired fast charging |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM Dual Standby (DSDS) | Dual 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 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Sensors | Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C OTG |
“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 ZTE nubia A57?
TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 25.8 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. ZTE nubia A57 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 ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?
TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition is listed at PKR 57,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 21,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition or ZTE nubia A57?
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 ZTE nubia A57, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition or ZTE nubia A57?
TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition leads on battery. TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition carries a 6000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 45W and 22W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition or ZTE nubia A57?
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 ZTE nubia A57 runs the Unisoc T7250 (12 nm).
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