{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-15-pro/", "generated": "2026-08-09T14:56:34+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro", "answer": "The Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 85 against 71 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. 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 89,999.", "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": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro", "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-pro", "brand": "Redmi", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-note-15-pro/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ChatGPT-Image-May-13-2026-09_55_00-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 89999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-05-13T04:58:44+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 79.2, "camera": 98, "battery": 75.1, "display": 100, "memory": 87.5, "value": 69, "overall": 85.3 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "September 2025 (expected in Pakistan)", "Dimensions": "162.4 × 75.6 × 7.9 mm", "Weight": "188 g", "Water resistance": "IP65" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.67 in", "Resolution": "1220 × 2712 pixels (~446 ppi)", "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+", "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra (4 nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core (1×3.35 GHz Cortex-X3 + 3×3.0 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)", "GPU": "Mali-G615 MC6", "Operating system": "Android 15, MIUI 16" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "8 GB / 12 GB", "Internal storage": "256 GB / 512 GB", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "200 MP wide (OIS) + 8 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP macro", "Selfie camera": "16 MP wide", "Video recording": "4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh", "Wired charging": "67W wired fast charging" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (IP54 dust and splash resistant)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band", "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass", "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-pro", "margin": 14.7, "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-note-15-pro": 79.2 }, "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-pro" }, { "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-note-15-pro": 98 }, "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-pro" }, { "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-note-15-pro": 75.1 }, "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-redmi-note-15-pro": 100 }, "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-pro" }, { "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-note-15-pro": 87.5 }, "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-pro" }, { "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, "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-pro": 69 }, "leader": "tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition costs PKR 42,000 less.", "TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition charges 1W faster.", "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.", "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro ships with 256 GB more storage.", "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.", "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 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 Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro?", "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 14.7 points. It wins on performance, camera, 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 Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro in Pakistan?", "answer": "TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition is listed at PKR 47,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro at PKR 89,999. That makes TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition cheaper by PKR 42,000. 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 Redmi Note 15 Pro?", "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 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 Redmi Note 15 Pro, 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 Redmi Note 15 Pro?", "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6nm) while Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra (4 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/)." }