Head to head

TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 13 Sep 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi 16 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 83 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 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 409,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi 16 Ultra takes it by 17.2 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi 16 Ultra leads

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

Camera Xiaomi 16 Ultra leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi 16 Ultra leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi 16 Ultra leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition costs PKR 305,000 less.
  • TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition packs a 1,100 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi 16 Ultra charges 45W faster.
  • Xiaomi 16 Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi 16 Ultra ships with 512 GB more storage.

Buy the TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi 16 Ultra if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 104,999 Cheaper PKR 409,999
Design & build
Release date September 4, 2026 Q1 2026 (China first, Pakistan later via import)
Dimensions 162.48 x 77.27 x 7.39 mm 162 × 76 × 9.3 mm
Weight 189 g Better ~225–235 g
Water resistance IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K IP68 dust and water resistant
Display
Screen size 6.78-inch 6.8 inches Better
Resolution 1208 × 2644 pixels 1440 × 3200 pixels (QHD+) Better
Panel type AMOLED 144Hz Refresh Rate, 4500 nits Peak Brightness 1.07 Billion Colors LTPO AMOLED 1–120Hz adaptive HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 7i Xiaomi Shield Glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate (4nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 / Elite (3nm)
CPU Octa-core CPU up to 2.6GHz Octa-core
GPU Mali-G615 MC2 Adreno (next-gen)
Operating system Android 16, HiOS 16 Android 16 (HyperOS 3)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB (Extended RAM up to 12GB) 12GB / 16GB Better
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Better
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50MP Sony LYTIA 700C OIS + 8MP Ultra-Wide Angle, Dual-LED Flash 50 MP, 1-inch sensor, OIS (Sony LYT/L-series) 50 MP, OIS, 5× optical zoom50 MP
Selfie camera 13MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle, Dual-LED Flash 32 MP Better
Video recording 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps 8K@30fps 4K@30/60/120fps Dolby Vision HDR
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 6500 mAh, Non-removable Lithium-Polymer Battery Better Si-Carbon ~5400 mAh (expected)
Wired charging 45W Wired Fast Charging 90W wired, 50W wireless, reverse wireless Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby, Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6 Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth 5.4 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under display), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient Light, E-Compass, Infrared Sensor Under-display fingerprint (ultrasonic) Accelerometer Gyro Proximity Compass Barometer
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB-C 3.2 / USB 4 (expected)

“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 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition or Xiaomi 16 Ultra?

Xiaomi 16 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 17.2 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. 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.

What is the price of TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition and Xiaomi 16 Ultra in Pakistan?

TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition is listed at PKR 104,999 and Xiaomi 16 Ultra at PKR 409,999. That makes TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition cheaper by PKR 305,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition or Xiaomi 16 Ultra?

Xiaomi 16 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition or Xiaomi 16 Ultra?

Xiaomi 16 Ultra leads on battery. TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition carries a 6500 mAh cell and Xiaomi 16 Ultra a 5400 mAh cell, with 45W and 90W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition or Xiaomi 16 Ultra?

Xiaomi 16 Ultra 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 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 / Elite (3nm).

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.