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TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition vs Xiaomi Redmi R70

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 63 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition is the cheaper of the two at PKR 47,999 against PKR 63,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition takes it by 7.7 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition leads

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

Camera TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition leads

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

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

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 16,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi R70 packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
  • TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition charges 53W faster.
  • TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

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

you care most about performance, camera and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition Xiaomi Redmi R70
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 47,999 Cheaper PKR 63,999
Design & build
Release date August 2023 April 24, 2026
Dimensions 168.5 × 76.5 × 9.0 mm 171.56 x 79.47 x 8.15 mm
Weight Approximately 220 g 210 g Better
Water resistance No official IP rating IP64 Dust & Splash Resistant.
Display
Screen size 6.78-inch 6.9 inches Better
Resolution FHD+ (1080 × 2460 pixels), ~396 PPI Better 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)
Panel type IPS LCD, 120Hz Refresh Rate IPS LCD, 120Hz
Protection Not officially specified Not officially confirmed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6nm) Unisoc T8300 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz Octa-core 2× Cortex-A78 @ 2.2 GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57
Operating system Android 13, HiOS 13 Android 16 with HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB LPDDR4X (Up to 8GB Extended RAM) 4GB / 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage 256GB UFS 2.2 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot microSDXC (expandable)
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 Better 13 MP, Wide LED Flash HDR
Selfie camera 16MP Dual LED Flash AI Beauty Portrait Mode Better 8 MP HDR Face Unlock
Video recording 1440p (2K) @ 30fps 1080p (Full HD) @ 30fps 720p (HD) @ 30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Po 6000 mAh, Non-removable Better
Wired charging 68W Ultra Charge (Wired), Reverse Wired Charging, Bypass Charging Better 15W Wired Fast Charging, 7.5W Reverse Wired 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, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.1 v5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass (Magnetometer), Face Unlock.
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0, OTG support

“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 Redmi R70?

TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.7 points. It wins on performance, camera and value for money. Xiaomi Redmi R70 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 Redmi R70 in Pakistan?

TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition is listed at PKR 47,999 and Xiaomi Redmi R70 at PKR 63,999. That makes TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition cheaper by PKR 16,000. 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 Redmi R70?

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 Redmi R70, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which is better for gaming, TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition or Xiaomi Redmi R70?

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 R70 runs the Unisoc T8300 (6nm).

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