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TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 4 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 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 459,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max takes it by 16.7 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition costs PKR 412,000 less.
  • Xiaomi 18 Pro Max packs a 500 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi 18 Pro Max charges 22W faster.
  • Xiaomi 18 Pro Max offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi 18 Pro Max ships with 768 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Xiaomi 18 Pro Max uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 47,999 Cheaper PKR 459,999
Design & build
Release date August 2023 Q4 2026 ( Likely launch between September–December 2026 )
Dimensions 168.5 × 76.5 × 9.0 mm Not listed
Weight Approximately 220 g around 220g–230g (rumored)
Water resistance No official IP rating IP68 / IP69 water and dust resistance (expected)
Display
Screen size 6.78-inch 6.8–6.9 Inches Better
Resolution FHD+ (1080 × 2460 pixels), ~396 PPI 1440 x 3200 Pixels (QHD+) Better
Panel type IPS LCD, 120Hz Refresh Rate LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ 120Hz Adaptive
Protection Not officially specified Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass (expected)
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 (rumored flagship chipset)
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz Octa-core processor 2x Prime Cores 6x Performance/Efficiency Cores
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Adreno next-generation flagship GPU
Operating system Android 13, HiOS 13 Android 16 with HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB LPDDR4X (Up to 8GB Extended RAM) 12GB /16GB Better
Internal storage 256GB UFS 2.2 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (possible top variant) Better
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot No
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 Main Camera: 200MP Periscope Telephoto: 200MP Ultra-Wide: 50MP Better
Selfie camera 16MP Dual LED Flash AI Beauty Portrait Mode 32MP–50MP selfie camera (not finalized) Better
Video recording 1440p (2K) @ 30fps 1080p (Full HD) @ 30fps 720p (HD) @ 30fps Not listed
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Si/C Li-Ion non-removable battery 5500mAh – 6500mAh Better
Wired charging 68W Ultra Charge (Wired), Reverse Wired Charging, Bypass Charging 90W or 120W wired Wireless charging supported Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.1 v5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Fingerprint (under-display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 3.2, 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 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition or Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 16.7 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.

What is the price of TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max in Pakistan?

TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition is listed at PKR 47,999 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max at PKR 459,999. That makes TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition cheaper by PKR 412,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition or Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition or Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on battery. TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max a 5500 mAh cell, with 68W and 90W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition or Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6nm) while Xiaomi 18 Pro Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 (rumored flagship chipset).

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