TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition
Tecno
PKR 47,999
71/100 overall
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TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition vs Xiaomi Poco M8
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 4 Aug 2026.
The short answer
The TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 71 against 62 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Xiaomi Poco M8 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 46,999 against PKR 47,999.
Xiaomi Poco M8
Poco
PKR 46,999
62/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedTECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition takes it by 8.2 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Xiaomi Poco M8 costs PKR 1,000 less.
- TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition charges 50W faster.
- TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition offers 2 GB more RAM.
- TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition ships with 128 GB more storage.
Buy the TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition if…
you care most about performance, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition | Xiaomi Poco M8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 47,999 | PKR 46,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | August 2023 | January 8, 2026 |
| Dimensions | 168.5 × 76.5 × 9.0 mm | 164 x 75.4 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | Approximately 220 g | 178 g Better |
| Water resistance | No official IP rating | Not Certified |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.78-inch Better | 6.74 Inches |
| Resolution | FHD+ (1080 × 2460 pixels), ~396 PPI Better | 720 x 1600 Pixels (~260 PPI) |
| Panel type | IPS LCD, 120Hz Refresh Rate | IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen |
| Protection | Not officially specified | Not listed |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6nm) | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| CPU | Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz | Octa-core (2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Operating system | Android 13, HiOS 13 | Android 15 ( HyperOS 2.0 ) |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR4X (Up to 8GB Extended RAM) Better | 6GB |
| Internal storage | 256GB UFS 2.2 Better | 128GB |
| Card slot | Dedicated microSDXC Slot | microSD Card (Dedicated 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 | Dual Camera Setup 50 MP (Main) 0.08 MP (Auxiliary Lens) LED Flash |
| Selfie camera | 16MP Dual LED Flash AI Beauty Portrait Mode Better | 8 MP |
| Video recording | 1440p (2K) @ 30fps 1080p (Full HD) @ 30fps 720p (HD) @ 30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh (Non-removable) |
| Wired charging | 68W Ultra Charge (Wired), Reverse Wired Charging, Bypass Charging Better | 18W Fast Charging |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass | Side-mounted Fingerprint Accelerometer Proximity |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0 |
“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 Poco M8?
TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.2 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Xiaomi Poco M8 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 Poco M8 in Pakistan?
TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition is listed at PKR 47,999 and Xiaomi Poco M8 at PKR 46,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco M8 cheaper by PKR 1,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which phone has the better battery, TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition or Xiaomi Poco M8?
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 Xiaomi Poco M8 a 5000 mAh cell, with 68W and 18W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition or Xiaomi Poco M8?
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 M8 runs the MediaTek Helio G85.
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