Tecno Pova 5 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
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Beebom Score
90
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6080 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78", IPS LCD, 120Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 90Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+0.08MP/16MP (Front) | 50MP+5MP+2MP/13MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 68W | 5000mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Gaming | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Dark Illusion, Silver Fantasy | Blush Pink, Mint Green, Thunder Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | August 01, 2023 | February 27, 2025 | ||
| Availability | August 22, 2023 | March 05, 2025 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹14,999 | ₹11,499 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
| Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2460 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 396 ppi | 385 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 580 nits | 800 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
| Weight | 212 grams | 191 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | - | - | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Plastic Material | Plastic Material | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | - | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | MediaTek | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 6080 | Dimensity 6300 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 0.08 MP | 5 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Depth | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Dual LED Flash, HDR, Quad LED Flash, Scene Mode | Filter, HDR, LED Fash, Night mode, Panaroma, Portrait mode | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | EIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, Slow Motion | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | HIOS | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 1 year(s) | 6 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Battery Life, AI Camera, AI Game Boost | AI Camera, Circle to Search |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 13 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | AI Beauty Mode, Dual Video, Portrait Mode | Filters, Fixed Focus, Night mode, Portrait Mode, Screen flash | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 68 W | 25 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs, 1 Nano SIM+1 microSD) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, EDGE, GPRS, GSM, HSPA+, LTE, LTE FDD, TDD, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, TDD, UMTS, WCDMA |
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 | Unknown | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GPS | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
