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TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 against 80 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. 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 179,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus takes it by 11.4 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus 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 115,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus charges 20W faster.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus ships with 768 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus has a 92 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 64,999 Cheaper PKR 179,999
Design & build
Release date March 2024 Free Fire Edition released in selected markets during 2024 Expected 2026
Dimensions 166.2 × 76.8 × 7.9 mm Not listed
Weight Approximately 195 g Not listed
Water resistance IP53 Dust protected (limited dust ingress) Protected against water splashes from any direction IP68 (dust-tight and water-resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.83 in Better
Resolution 1080 × 2436 pixels (Full HD+) 1220 × 2772 px (approx.) Better
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). AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+
Protection Panda Glass protection (market dependent) Dragon Crystal
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate (6nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.2 GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz Octa-core (2.8 GHz)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Adreno 810
Operating system Android 14 (HiOS 14) Android 16 (expected)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X (Supports Memory Fusion (up to 12GB extended RAM, depending on variant) 12 GB / 16 GB Better
Internal storage 256GB UFS 2.2 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB Better
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 108 MP main camera AI depth/light sensor Dual LED Flash 200 MP main + 13 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP telephoto/auxiliary Better
Selfie camera 32 MP selfie camera Dual LED Flash 32 MP
Video recording 2K at 30fps 1080p at 60fps 1080p at 30fps Up to 4K @ 60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion ~7500 mAh Better
Wired charging 70W Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Wired Charging 90W wired fast charge + reverse charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band
Bluetooth v5.3 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors In-display fingerprint sensor Face Unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope (virtual/software-assisted) Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Electronic Compass Under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C

“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 Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 11.4 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging 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.

What is the price of TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition and Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus in Pakistan?

TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition is listed at PKR 64,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus at PKR 179,999. That makes TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition cheaper by PKR 115,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus scores higher in our camera assessment. TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition uses a 108 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads on battery. TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus a 7500 mAh cell, with 70W and 90W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus is the stronger gaming phone here. TECNO POVA 6 Free Fire Edition runs the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate (6nm) while Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm).

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