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TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition vs Xiaomi Poco M8x

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 4 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 80 against 69 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and display. The Xiaomi Poco M8x still wins on performance, 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 79,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition takes it by 10.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco M8x leads

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

Camera TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition leads

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

Battery & charging TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition costs PKR 15,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco M8x packs a 1,900 mAh larger battery.
  • TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition charges 25W faster.
  • TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition offers 6 GB more RAM.
  • TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition if…

you care most about camera, battery & charging, display, memory & storage and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco M8x if…

you care most about performance.

Full specification comparison

Specification TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition Xiaomi Poco M8x
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 64,999 Cheaper PKR 79,999
Design & build
Release date March 2024 Free Fire Edition released in selected markets during 2024 August 21, 2026.
Dimensions 166.2 × 76.8 × 7.9 mm 170.12 x 78.43 x 8.80 mm
Weight Approximately 195 g Better 232 g
Water resistance IP53 Dust protected (limited dust ingress) Protected against water splashes from any direction IP64, dust and splash resistant.
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.9-inch Better
Resolution 1080 × 2436 pixels (Full HD+) Better 720 × 1600 pixels
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). IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate
Protection Panda Glass protection (market dependent) Corning Gorilla Glass 7i.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate (6nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm)
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.2 GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz octa-core
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Adreno 613
Operating system Android 14 (HiOS 14) Android 16, HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X (Supports Memory Fusion (up to 12GB extended RAM, depending on variant) Better 4GB/6GB
Internal storage 256GB UFS 2.2 Better 128GB
Card slot No microSD expandable
Camera
Main camera 108 MP main camera AI depth/light sensor Dual LED Flash Better 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED flash
Selfie camera 32 MP selfie camera Dual LED Flash Better 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 2K at 30fps 1080p at 60fps 1080p at 30fps 1080p@30fps.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh 7900 mAh, non-removable Battery Better
Wired charging 70W Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Wired Charging Better 45W wired fast charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging.
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby) Dual 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, 2.4GHz + 5GHz, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth v5.3 5.1
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors In-display fingerprint sensor Face Unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope (virtual/software-assisted) Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Electronic Compass Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, ambient light, compass, infrared blaster
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C OTG

“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 6 Free Fire Edition or Xiaomi Poco M8x?

TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 10.5 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging, display, memory & storage and value for money. Xiaomi Poco M8x 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 6 Free Fire Edition and Xiaomi Poco M8x in Pakistan?

TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition is listed at PKR 64,999 and Xiaomi Poco M8x at PKR 79,999. That makes TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition cheaper by PKR 15,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition or Xiaomi Poco M8x?

TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition scores higher in our camera assessment. TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Poco M8x, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition or Xiaomi Poco M8x?

TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition leads on battery. TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco M8x a 7900 mAh cell, with 70W and 45W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition or Xiaomi Poco M8x?

Xiaomi Poco M8x is the stronger gaming phone here. TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition runs the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate (6nm) while Xiaomi Poco M8x runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.