Tecno Pova 3 vs Samsung Galaxy M16 5G

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Key Specifications

Processor	MediaTek Helio G88	MediaTek Dimensity 6300
Display	6.9", IPS LCD, 90Hz	6.7", AMOLED, 90Hz
Camera	50MP+2MP+2MP/8MP (Front)	50MP+5MP+2MP/13MP (Front)
Battery	7000mAh, 33W	5000mAh, 25W
RAM	4GB	4GB
Storage	64GB	128GB
Processor	MediaTek Helio G88	MediaTek Dimensity 6300
Display	6.9", IPS LCD, 90Hz	6.7", AMOLED, 90Hz
Camera	50MP+2MP+2MP/8MP (Front)	50MP+5MP+2MP/13MP (Front)
Battery	7000mAh, 33W	5000mAh, 25W
RAM	4GB	4GB
Storage	64GB	128GB

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General

Colors	Electric Blue, Tech Silver, ECO Black	Blush Pink, Mint Green, Thunder Black
Launch	June 20, 2022	February 27, 2025
Availability	June 27, 2022	March 05, 2025
Launch Price	₹11,499	₹12,499
Colors	Electric Blue, Tech Silver, ECO Black	Blush Pink, Mint Green, Thunder Black
Launch	June 20, 2022	February 27, 2025
Availability	June 27, 2022	March 05, 2025
Launch Price	₹11,499	₹12,499

Display

Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G

Type	IPS LCD	AMOLED
Refresh Rate	90 Hz	90 Hz
Features	SDR	SDR
Size	6.9 inches	6.7 inches
Resolution Width	1080 pixels	1080 pixels
Resolution Height	2460 pixels	2340 pixels
Pixel Per Inch	389 ppi	385 ppi
Display Resolution	FHD+	FHD+
Resolution Ratio		19.5:9
Peak Brightness		800 nits
Type	IPS LCD	AMOLED
Refresh Rate	90 Hz	90 Hz
Features	SDR	SDR
Size	6.9 inches	6.7 inches
Resolution Width	1080 pixels	1080 pixels
Resolution Height	2460 pixels	2340 pixels
Pixel Per Inch	389 ppi	385 ppi
Display Resolution	FHD+	FHD+
Resolution Ratio		19.5:9
Peak Brightness		800 nits

Body

Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G

Weight	230 grams	191 grams
Front	-	-
Back	Plastic	Plastic
Side	Plastic Frame	Plastic Frame
Port	USB Type-C 2.0	USB Type-C 2.0
IP rating	-	IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant)
Speaker	DTS Audio, Stereo Speakers	Mono Speaker
Weight	230 grams	191 grams
Front	-	-
Back	Plastic	Plastic
Side	Plastic Frame	Plastic Frame
Port	USB Type-C 2.0	USB Type-C 2.0
IP rating	-	IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant)
Speaker	DTS Audio, Stereo Speakers	Mono Speaker

Processor

Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G

Chipset Brand	MediaTek	MediaTek
Chipset Name	Helio G88	Dimensity 6300
CPU	Octa-core	Octa-core
GPU	Mali-G52 MC2	Mali-G57 MC2
Chipset Brand	MediaTek	MediaTek
Chipset Name	Helio G88	Dimensity 6300
CPU	Octa-core	Octa-core
GPU	Mali-G52 MC2	Mali-G57 MC2

Main Camera

Winner:Tecno Pova 3

Camera Resolution	50 MP	50 MP
Camera Type	Wide-angle	Wide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution	2 MP	5 MP
Camera 2 Type	Macro	Ultra-wide
Camera 3 Resolution	2 MP	2 MP
Camera 3 Type	Depth	Macro
Features	HDR, Portrait, Quad LED Flash, Time-Lapse	HDR, LED Fash, Panorama
Stabilization	No Stabilization	EIS
Video		gyro-EIS
Camera Resolution	50 MP	50 MP
Camera Type	Wide-angle	Wide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution	2 MP	5 MP
Camera 2 Type	Macro	Ultra-wide
Camera 3 Resolution	2 MP	2 MP
Camera 3 Type	Depth	Macro
Features	HDR, Portrait, Quad LED Flash, Time-Lapse	HDR, LED Fash, Panorama
Stabilization	No Stabilization	EIS
Video		gyro-EIS

Operating System

Software Name	Android	Android
Software Skin	HIOS	One UI
OS Updates(Years)	2 year(s)	6 year(s)
AI Features	AI Camera
Software Name	Android	Android
Software Skin	HIOS	One UI
OS Updates(Years)	2 year(s)	6 year(s)
AI Features	AI Camera

Selfie Camera

Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G

Front Camera Resolution	8 MP	13 MP
Features	Dual-LED flash	Fixed Focus
Video	1080p@30fps	1080@30fps
Front Camera Type		Wide
Front Camera Resolution	8 MP	13 MP
Features	Dual-LED flash	Fixed Focus
Video	1080p@30fps	1080@30fps
Front Camera Type		Wide

Battery

Winner:Tecno Pova 3

Capacity	7000 mAh	5000 mAh
Battery Type	Lithium Polymer	Lithium Ion
Wireless Charging
Charging Speed	33 W	25 W
Capacity	7000 mAh	5000 mAh
Battery Type	Lithium Polymer	Lithium Ion
Wireless Charging
Charging Speed	33 W	25 W

Memory

Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G

Storage	64 GB	128 GB
Storage type	UFS 2.1	UFS 2.2
RAM	4 GB	4 GB
RAM type	LPDDR4X
Storage	64 GB	128 GB
Storage type	UFS 2.1	UFS 2.2
RAM	4 GB	4 GB
RAM type	LPDDR4X

Network

Sim Slot	Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)	Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network	EDGE, GPRS, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA	5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE
Sim Slot	Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)	Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network	EDGE, GPRS, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA	5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G

WLAN	Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth	5	5.3
Positioning	BDS, GALILEO, GPS	BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Radio	FM Radio	-
WLAN	Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth	5	5.3
Positioning	BDS, GALILEO, GPS	BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Radio	FM Radio	-

Features

Fingerprint Scanner	Side Mounted	Side Mounted
Sensors	Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Fingerprint Scanner, G-Sensor, Proximity Sensor	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor
Fingerprint Scanner	Side Mounted	Side Mounted
Sensors	Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Fingerprint Scanner, G-Sensor, Proximity Sensor	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor

Tecno Pova 3 vs Samsung Galaxy M16 5G

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Main Camera

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Selfie Camera

Battery

Memory

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