{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition-vs-vivo-iqoo-15/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T11:29:08+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition vs vivo iQOO 15",
    "answer": "The vivo iQOO 15 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 92 against 71 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G 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 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition is the cheaper of the two at PKR 47,999 against PKR 167,999.",
    "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": "vivo iQOO 15",
            "slug": "vivo-iqoo-15",
            "brand": "iQOO",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/iqoo/vivo-iqoo-15/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-23-2026-11_34_37-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 167999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-24T04:23:47+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 97.8,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 41.5,
                "overall": 92.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "163.7 × 76.8 × 8.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "215g–220g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 / IP69 dust & water resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.85 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1440 × 3168 Pixels (2K+)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED 144Hz HDR10+ & Dolby Vision",
                    "Protection": "Scratch-resistant reinforced glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2× 4.6GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L 6× 3.62GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 OriginOS 6 (China variant)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB 512GB 1TB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Main Camera 50MP Ultra-Wide 50MP Periscope Telephoto OIS Laser Autofocus HDR Panorama Color Spectrum Sensor",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP Selfie Camera HDR Support",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps 4K@60fps 1080p@240fps Gyro-EIS support"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "7000mAh Silicon-Carbon Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "100W Wired FlashCharge 40W Wireless FlashCharge"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic In-display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 OTG supported"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "vivo-iqoo-15",
        "margin": 21.7,
        "decisive": true,
        "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,
                    "vivo-iqoo-15": 97.8
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-15"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "vivo-iqoo-15": 98
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-15"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "vivo-iqoo-15": 95
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-15"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "vivo-iqoo-15": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-15"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "vivo-iqoo-15": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-15"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "vivo-iqoo-15": 41.5
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition costs PKR 120,000 less.",
        "vivo iQOO 15 packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "vivo iQOO 15 charges 32W faster.",
        "vivo iQOO 15 offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "vivo iQOO 15 ships with 768 GB more storage.",
        "vivo iQOO 15 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 vivo iQOO 15?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO 15 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 21.7 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition and vivo iQOO 15 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition is listed at PKR 47,999 and vivo iQOO 15 at PKR 167,999. That makes TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition cheaper by PKR 120,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition or vivo iQOO 15?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO 15 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition or vivo iQOO 15?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO 15 leads on battery. TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition carries a 5000 mAh cell and vivo iQOO 15 a 7000 mAh cell, with 68W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition or vivo iQOO 15?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO 15 is the stronger gaming phone here. TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6nm) while vivo iQOO 15 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}