Head to head

TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus 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 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 179,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus takes it by 22.2 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 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 75,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus charges 45W faster.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus ships with 512 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited 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 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 104,999 Cheaper PKR 179,999
Design & build
Release date September 4, 2026 Expected 2026
Dimensions 162.48 x 77.27 x 7.39 mm Not listed
Weight 189 g Not listed
Water resistance IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K IP68 (dust-tight and water-resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.78-inch 6.83 in Better
Resolution 1208 × 2644 pixels 1220 × 2772 px (approx.) Better
Panel type AMOLED 144Hz Refresh Rate, 4500 nits Peak Brightness 1.07 Billion Colors AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 7i Dragon Crystal
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate (4nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU Octa-core CPU up to 2.6GHz Octa-core (2.8 GHz)
GPU Mali-G615 MC2 Adreno 810
Operating system Android 16, HiOS 16 Android 16 (expected)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB (Extended RAM up to 12GB) 12 GB / 16 GB Better
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB Better
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50MP Sony LYTIA 700C OIS + 8MP Ultra-Wide Angle, Dual-LED Flash 200 MP main + 13 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP telephoto/auxiliary Better
Selfie camera 13MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle, Dual-LED Flash 32 MP Better
Video recording 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps Up to 4K @ 60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 6500 mAh, Non-removable Lithium-Polymer Battery Non-removable Li-Ion ~7500 mAh Better
Wired charging 45W Wired Fast Charging 90W wired fast charge + reverse charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby, Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.4 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under display), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient Light, E-Compass, Infrared Sensor 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 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 22.2 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 Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus in Pakistan?

TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition is listed at PKR 104,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus at PKR 179,999. That makes TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition cheaper by PKR 75,000. 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 Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus 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 Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

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

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads on battery. TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition carries a 6500 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus a 7500 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 Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus is the stronger gaming phone here. TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate (4nm) while Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm).

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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.