{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition-vs-xiaomi-redmi-15c/",
    "generated": "2026-08-11T01:19:23+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition vs Xiaomi Redmi 15C",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Redmi 15C is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 71 against 67 on our combined specification score. It leads on battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. The TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition still wins on performance, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Redmi 15C is the cheaper of the two at PKR 31,999 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": 66.5,
                "overall": 67.3
            },
            "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 Redmi 15C",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-15c",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-15c/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-8-2026-12_00_56-PM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 31999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-08T07:05:25+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 41.4,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 78.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 70.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2025 (Global & Pakistan rollout)",
                    "Dimensions": "171.56 × 79.47 × 7.99 mm",
                    "Weight": "205 g",
                    "Water resistance": "Not certified"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9 in",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1640 pixels (~254 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 3"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G81-Ultra (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with HyperOS 2.0"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4 GB / 6 GB (with memory extension up to ~12 GB)",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB / 256 GB (eMMC 5.1)",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP wide + auxiliary sensor",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP wide",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po ~6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side), accelerometer, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-redmi-15c",
        "margin": 3.5,
        "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-redmi-15c": 41.4
                },
                "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-redmi-15c": 79
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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-redmi-15c": 78.3
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-15c"
            },
            {
                "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-redmi-15c": 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-redmi-15c": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-15c"
            },
            {
                "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": 66.5,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-15c": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-15c"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Redmi 15C costs PKR 16,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi 15C packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition charges 35W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi 15C offers 4 GB more RAM."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition or Xiaomi Redmi 15C?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi 15C comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.5 points. It wins on battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. 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 Xiaomi Redmi 15C in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition is listed at PKR 47,999 and Xiaomi Redmi 15C at PKR 31,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi 15C cheaper by PKR 16,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition or Xiaomi Redmi 15C?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi 15C leads on battery. TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi 15C a 6000 mAh cell, with 68W and 33W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition or Xiaomi Redmi 15C?",
            "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 Redmi 15C runs the MediaTek Helio G81-Ultra (12 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}