{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-pova-8-pro-5g-tonino-lamborghini-limited-edition-vs-xiaomi-18-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T19:46:57+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition vs Xiaomi 18 Pro",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi 18 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 86 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 349,999.",
    "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 18 Pro",
            "slug": "xiaomi-18-pro",
            "brand": "Xiaomi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/xiaomi/xiaomi-18-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-27-2026-11_21_34-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 349999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-27T06:35:13+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 70,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 43.4,
                "overall": 85.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2026.",
                    "Dimensions": "151.8 × 72 × 8.5 mm",
                    "Weight": "203 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust/water resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.4 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1120 × 2436 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors 120Hz adaptive Up to 4000 nits HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 (2nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Oryon cores up to 5.0GHz + 6 × Oryon cores up to 4.0GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 845",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 (HyperOS 4)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Triple 200MP + 200MP + 50MP, Leica, PDAF, OIS, 3.2× optical zoom, Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "50MP, f/2.2, PDAF, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, gyro-EIS, OIS, HDR, Dolby Vision."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion Battery 7000mAh non-removable",
                    "Wired charging": "100W wired, 50W wireless, 27W reverse wireless."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "6.0, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Ambient Light, Hall Sensor, Laser Focus Sensor, UWB",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, DisplayPort"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-18-pro",
        "margin": 19.3,
        "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-18-pro": 70
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-18-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-18-pro": 98
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-18-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-18-pro": 95
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-18-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-18-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-18-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-18-pro"
            },
            {
                "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-18-pro": 43.4
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-8-pro-5g-tonino-lamborghini-limited-edition"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition costs PKR 245,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi 18 Pro packs a 500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi 18 Pro charges 55W faster.",
        "Xiaomi 18 Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi 18 Pro ships with 512 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi 18 Pro has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition or Xiaomi 18 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 18 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 19.3 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition and Xiaomi 18 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition is listed at PKR 104,999 and Xiaomi 18 Pro at PKR 349,999. That makes TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition cheaper by PKR 245,000. 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 18 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 18 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi 18 Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition or Xiaomi 18 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on battery. TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition carries a 6500 mAh cell and Xiaomi 18 Pro a 7000 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 18 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 18 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 18 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 (2nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}