{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition-vs-xiaomi-poco-c81/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T12:26:27+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition vs Xiaomi Poco C81",
    "answer": "The TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 69 against 62 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The Xiaomi Poco C81 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco C81 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 34,999 against PKR 47,999.",
    "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": 85.6,
                "overall": 69.2
            },
            "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": "Xiaomi Poco C81",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-c81",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-c81/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-10-2026-09_30_37-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 34999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-10T04:46:46+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 33,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 73.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 18.8,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 61.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "April 23, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "171.6 x 79.5 x 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "208 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP52 dust and splash resistant."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 x 1600 pixel",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD display 120Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "Tempered Glass Protection"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T7250 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core CPU: 2× Cortex-A75 @ 1.8GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.6GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MP1",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 HyperOS 3 Up to 4 major Android upgrades promised by Xiaomi"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC card slot."
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13 MP Wide Camera LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP Selfie Camera HDR Support",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6300mAh, Non-removable Li-Po Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "15W Wired Fast Charging 7.5W Reverse Wired Charging (can charge other devices via cable)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM.",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Dual-Band)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition",
        "margin": 7.6,
        "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,
                    "xiaomi-poco-c81": 33
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "xiaomi-poco-c81": 74
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "xiaomi-poco-c81": 73.8
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "xiaomi-poco-c81": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "xiaomi-poco-c81": 18.8
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition"
            },
            {
                "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": 85.6,
                    "xiaomi-poco-c81": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-c81"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco C81 costs PKR 13,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco C81 packs a 1,300 mAh larger battery.",
        "TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition charges 53W faster.",
        "TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition ships with 192 GB more storage.",
        "TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition or Xiaomi Poco C81?",
            "answer": "TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.6 points. It wins on performance, camera and memory & storage. Xiaomi Poco C81 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 Xiaomi Poco C81 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition is listed at PKR 47,999 and Xiaomi Poco C81 at PKR 34,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco C81 cheaper by PKR 13,000. 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 Xiaomi Poco C81?",
            "answer": "TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition scores higher in our camera assessment. TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on Xiaomi Poco C81, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition or Xiaomi Poco C81?",
            "answer": "TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition is the stronger gaming phone here. TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6nm) while Xiaomi Poco C81 runs the Unisoc T7250 (12nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}