{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-pova-6-free-fire-edition-vs-xiaomi-black-shark-6/",
    "generated": "2026-08-11T01:19:18+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition vs Xiaomi Black Shark 6",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Black Shark 6 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 89 against 80 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and memory & storage. The TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition is the cheaper of the two at PKR 64,999 against PKR 97,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition",
            "slug": "tecno-pova-6-free-fire-edition",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-pova-6-free-fire-edition/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-4-2026-10_44_41-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 64999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-04T05:54:21+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 86,
                "battery": 87.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 79.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 2024 Free Fire Edition released in selected markets during 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "166.2 × 76.8 × 7.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "Approximately 195 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP53 Dust protected (limited dust ingress) Protected against water splashes from any direction"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2436 pixels (Full HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate Up to 1,300 nits TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification, Dynamic Port, adaptive refresh rate (up to 120Hz).",
                    "Protection": "Panda Glass protection (market dependent)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.2 GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 (HiOS 14)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X (Supports Memory Fusion (up to 12GB extended RAM, depending on variant)",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP main camera AI depth/light sensor Dual LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP selfie camera Dual LED Flash",
                    "Video recording": "2K at 30fps 1080p at 60fps 1080p at 30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "70W Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Wired Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display fingerprint sensor Face Unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope (virtual/software-assisted) Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Electronic Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Black Shark 6",
            "slug": "xiaomi-black-shark-6",
            "brand": "Black Shark",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/black-shark/xiaomi-black-shark-6/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-28-2026-12_11_01-PM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 97999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-28T07:13:58+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 90,
                "camera": 85,
                "battery": 88.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 77,
                "overall": 88.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "late 2025",
                    "Water resistance": "Not specified"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels ( ~395 PPI)",
                    "Panel type": "OLED"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 740",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13 ( MIUI 13)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB/12 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB/512 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "64 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP (triple) LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP",
                    "Video recording": "8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po, non-removable 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "120 W"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2 (A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive)",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-black-shark-6",
        "margin": 8.9,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-6-free-fire-edition": 57,
                    "xiaomi-black-shark-6": 90
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-black-shark-6"
            },
            {
                "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-6-free-fire-edition": 86,
                    "xiaomi-black-shark-6": 85
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-6-free-fire-edition": 87.5,
                    "xiaomi-black-shark-6": 88.3
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-6-free-fire-edition": 100,
                    "xiaomi-black-shark-6": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-6-free-fire-edition": 62.5,
                    "xiaomi-black-shark-6": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-black-shark-6"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-6-free-fire-edition": 100,
                    "xiaomi-black-shark-6": 77
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-6-free-fire-edition"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition costs PKR 33,000 less.",
        "TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Black Shark 6 charges 50W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Black Shark 6 ships with 256 GB more storage.",
        "TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition has a 44 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition or Xiaomi Black Shark 6?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Black Shark 6 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.9 points. It wins on performance and memory & storage. TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire 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 6 Free Fire Edition and Xiaomi Black Shark 6 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition is listed at PKR 64,999 and Xiaomi Black Shark 6 at PKR 97,999. That makes TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition cheaper by PKR 33,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition or Xiaomi Black Shark 6?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Black Shark 6 is the stronger gaming phone here. TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition runs the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate (6nm) while Xiaomi Black Shark 6 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}