Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2436 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.78 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple | 64 MP + AI Camera Dual |
| Price | Rs. 20499 | Rs. 16999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is October 14th, 2024. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 20499. The launch Date of the second phone is May 30, 2025. The cost of Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 16999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.7 inches which falls short to Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.78 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has AMOLED Screen type. Tecno's phone has display density of 393 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Tecno's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.7% than Samsung's phone ~ 86%.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 64 MP + AI Camera Dual Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 15 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | SM-A166B, SM-A166B/DS, SM-A166P, SM-A166P/DS, SM-A166E, SM-A166E/DS | LJ8k (Pova Curve) |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| SAR | 0.38 W/kg (Head) 0.94 W/kg (Body) | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 2 years | |
| Release Date | October 14th, 2024 | May 30, 2025 |
| In The Box | Handset, 45W Charger, USB Type C Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 177 g |
| Colors | Blue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light Green | Geek Black, Magic Silver, Neon Cyan |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2436 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 393 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86% | ~ 89.7% |
| Features | 800 nIts Brightness | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1.5 TB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), 5G* TDD Sub6: N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 | 802.11 (a/b/g/n/ac/ax) |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | AI Mobile | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP64 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | 6 Years of Android Updates | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 64 MP (Wide Angle) (AI Camera) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX682 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR, Digital Zoom up to 10x | AIGC Portrait, Video, AI Cam, Portrait, Super Night, Slow Motion, Dual Video, Vlog, Timelapse, Panorama, Sky Shop, Pro, Documents |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 13 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Dual LED Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 6.0 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Fabrication Node | 6 nm | |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G615 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | Dual Stereo Speakers with Dolby Atmos | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |