{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition-vs-vivo-v40/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T12:22:38+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition vs Vivo V40",
    "answer": "The Vivo V40 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 84 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 129,999.",
    "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 V40",
            "slug": "vivo-v40",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-v40/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-26-2026-11_13_39-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 129999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-19T06:27:04+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 73.8,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 84.2,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 47.9,
                "overall": 83.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 2024 (Global Launch)",
                    "Dimensions": "164.16 × 74.93 × 7.58 mm",
                    "Weight": "190g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 Dust & Water Resistant IP69 High-pressure Water Resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1260 × 2800 Pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1B Colors, HDR10+ 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Schott Xensation Alpha"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 720",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 with Funtouch OS 14"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD support"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP wide, OIS 50MP ultrawide, 119° FoV ZEISS optics support Aura Light flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "50MP selfie camera with autofocus",
                    "Video recording": "4K supported"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "80W FlashCharge"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Stand-by)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C, OTG support"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "vivo-v40",
        "margin": 12.9,
        "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-v40": 73.8
                },
                "leader": "vivo-v40"
            },
            {
                "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-v40": 98
                },
                "leader": "vivo-v40"
            },
            {
                "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-v40": 84.2
                },
                "leader": "vivo-v40"
            },
            {
                "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-v40": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-v40"
            },
            {
                "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-v40": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "vivo-v40"
            },
            {
                "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-v40": 47.9
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition costs PKR 82,000 less.",
        "Vivo V40 packs a 500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Vivo V40 charges 12W faster.",
        "Vivo V40 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Vivo V40 ships with 256 GB more storage.",
        "Vivo V40 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 V40?",
            "answer": "Vivo V40 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 12.9 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 V40 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition is listed at PKR 47,999 and Vivo V40 at PKR 129,999. That makes TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition cheaper by PKR 82,000. 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 V40?",
            "answer": "Vivo V40 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 V40?",
            "answer": "Vivo V40 leads on battery. TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition carries a 5000 mAh cell and Vivo V40 a 5500 mAh cell, with 68W and 80W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition or Vivo V40?",
            "answer": "Vivo V40 is the stronger gaming phone here. TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6nm) while Vivo V40 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}