{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition-vs-tecno-spark-40-pro-plus/",
    "generated": "2026-08-11T05:02:02+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition vs Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus",
    "answer": "The TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus leads on performance. The TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition is the cheaper of the two at PKR 47,999 against PKR 61,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition",
            "slug": "tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-4-2026-11_50_36-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 47999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-04T07:01:43+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 48.9,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 75.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 70.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "168.5 × 76.5 × 9.0 mm",
                    "Weight": "Approximately 220 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78-inch",
                    "Resolution": "FHD+ (1080 × 2460 pixels), ~396 PPI",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz Refresh Rate",
                    "Protection": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13, HiOS 13"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB LPDDR4X (Up to 8GB Extended RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, Wide, f/1.6, PDAF (Primary) 0.08 MP, AI Auxiliary Lens Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Camera Super Night Mode Portrait Mode Time-Lapse Slow Motion AR Mode Document Mode Beauty Mode Pro Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "16MP Dual LED Flash AI Beauty Portrait Mode",
                    "Video recording": "1440p (2K) @ 30fps 1080p (Full HD) @ 30fps 720p (HD) @ 30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "68W Ultra Charge (Wired), Reverse Wired Charging, Bypass Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-40-pro-plus",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-40-pro-plus/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-7-2026-10_54_23-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 61999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-07T04:57:06+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 71.9,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 81.4,
                "overall": 71.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 2025 (launched globally) / Expected Pakistan mid-2025",
                    "Dimensions": "163.9 × 75.8 × 6.49 mm",
                    "Weight": "160.4 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 (Dust-tight and splash-resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 in",
                    "Resolution": "1224 × 2720 pixels (~440 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1.5K 3D Curved, 144Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G200 (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (up to 2.2 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with HiOS 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB (+8 GB Extended RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No dedicated microSD slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP main + auxiliary sensor",
                    "Selfie camera": "13 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p @30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion 5200 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired, 30W wireless, 5W reverse wireless"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), gyro, proximity, compass, accelerometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 1.3,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition": 48.9,
                    "tecno-spark-40-pro-plus": 56
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-40-pro-plus"
            },
            {
                "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-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition": 79,
                    "tecno-spark-40-pro-plus": 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-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition": 75.3,
                    "tecno-spark-40-pro-plus": 71.9
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition": 87,
                    "tecno-spark-40-pro-plus": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-40-pro-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition": 50,
                    "tecno-spark-40-pro-plus": 50
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition": 100,
                    "tecno-spark-40-pro-plus": 81.4
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition costs PKR 14,000 less.",
        "Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus packs a 200 mAh larger battery.",
        "TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition charges 23W faster.",
        "Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition or Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus?",
            "answer": "TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition and Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition and Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition is listed at PKR 47,999 and Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus at PKR 61,999. That makes TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition cheaper by PKR 14,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition or Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus?",
            "answer": "TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition leads on battery. TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus a 5200 mAh cell, with 68W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition or Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus is the stronger gaming phone here. TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6nm) while Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus runs the MediaTek Helio G200 (6 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}