{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-pova-8-pro-5g-tonino-lamborghini-limited-edition-vs-xiaomi-16-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-10-19T01:29:53+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition vs Xiaomi 16 Pro",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi 16 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 88 against 66 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition still wins on memory & storage and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition is the cheaper of the two at PKR 104,999 against PKR 229,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition",
            "slug": "tecno-pova-8-pro-5g-tonino-lamborghini-limited-edition",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-pova-8-pro-5g-tonino-lamborghini-limited-edition/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-13-2026-11_03_45-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 104999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-13T06:13:35+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 13,
                "camera": 63.9,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 66.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 4, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "162.48 x 77.27 x 7.39 mm",
                    "Weight": "189 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1208 × 2644 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 144Hz Refresh Rate, 4500 nits Peak Brightness 1.07 Billion Colors",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core CPU up to 2.6GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G615 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, HiOS 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB (Extended RAM up to 12GB)",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Sony LYTIA 700C OIS + 8MP Ultra-Wide Angle, Dual-LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "13MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle, Dual-LED Flash",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6500 mAh, Non-removable Lithium-Polymer Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Wired Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby,",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under display), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient Light, E-Compass, Infrared Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi 16 Pro",
            "slug": "xiaomi-16-pro",
            "brand": "Xiaomi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/xiaomi/xiaomi-16-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-4-2026-10_18_05-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 229999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-04T05:26:26+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 94,
                "camera": 90,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 65.9,
                "overall": 87.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "late 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "161.3 × 75.3 × 8.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "Approx. 215–225g (Expected)",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 Dust Tight Water Resistant up to 1.5m for 30 minutes"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1440 × 3200 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO OLED display 120Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "Xiaomi Shield Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 HyperOS 3"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD card slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Triple Camera Setup 50MP primary camera Leica optics Laser Autofocus HDR Panorama LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP selfie camera",
                    "Video recording": "8K@24/30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps HDR10+ Recording Gyro-EIS OIS (Optical Image Stabilization)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6100mAh Silicon-Carbon battery",
                    "Wired charging": "100W wired fast charging, 50W wireless charging, reverse wireless charging support (expected)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 Dual-Band & Tri-Band Support Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display optical fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Barometer Proximity sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 OTG Support"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-16-pro",
        "margin": 21.5,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-8-pro-5g-tonino-lamborghini-limited-edition": 13,
                    "xiaomi-16-pro": 94
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-16-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-8-pro-5g-tonino-lamborghini-limited-edition": 63.9,
                    "xiaomi-16-pro": 90
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-16-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-8-pro-5g-tonino-lamborghini-limited-edition": 81.3,
                    "xiaomi-16-pro": 95
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-16-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-8-pro-5g-tonino-lamborghini-limited-edition": 100,
                    "xiaomi-16-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-8-pro-5g-tonino-lamborghini-limited-edition": 87.5,
                    "xiaomi-16-pro": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-8-pro-5g-tonino-lamborghini-limited-edition"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-8-pro-5g-tonino-lamborghini-limited-edition": 100,
                    "xiaomi-16-pro": 65.9
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-8-pro-5g-tonino-lamborghini-limited-edition"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition costs PKR 125,000 less.",
        "TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition packs a 400 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi 16 Pro charges 55W faster.",
        "TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition ships with 256 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition or Xiaomi 16 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 16 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 21.5 points. It wins on performance, camera and battery & charging. TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited 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 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition and Xiaomi 16 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition is listed at PKR 104,999 and Xiaomi 16 Pro at PKR 229,999. That makes TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition cheaper by PKR 125,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition or Xiaomi 16 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 16 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition or Xiaomi 16 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 16 Pro leads on battery. TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition carries a 6500 mAh cell and Xiaomi 16 Pro a 6100 mAh cell, with 45W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition or Xiaomi 16 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 16 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate (4nm) while Xiaomi 16 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 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/)."
}