Tecno Pova 7 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy F16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Tecno Pova 7 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy F16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Tecno Pova 7 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy F16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Tecno Pova 7 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy F16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Tecno Pova 7 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy F16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP Dual | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 15999 | Rs. 12328 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is July 4, 2025. The cost of Tecno Pova 7 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 15999. The launch Date of the second phone is March 12, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy F16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 12328.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy F16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.7 inches which falls short to Tecno Pova 7 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.78 inch screen. Tecno Pova 7 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has IPS LCD Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy F16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Tecno's phone has display density of 396 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 ~ 84.8% than Samsung's phone ~ 81.5%. Tecno Pova 7 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy F16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Tecno Pova 7 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy F16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 6 GB RAM. Tecno Pova 7 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy F16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP Dual Rear Camera. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 15.
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| Name | Tecno Pova 7 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy F16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | POVA 7 | SM-E166PZKDINS |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | July 4, 2025 | March 12, 2025 |
| In The Box | Handset, 45W Charger, USB Type C Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card | Handset, Data Cable (C to C), Sim Ejection Pin, Quick Start Guide |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 191 g |
| Bezel less | No | No |
| Colors | Geek Black, Magic Silver, Oasis Green | Vibing Blue, Glam Green, Bling Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (1B Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 396 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.8% | ~ 81.5% |
| Brightness | 900nits Brightness | |
| Features | 800 nits Peak Brightness | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | 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), 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 | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | G-Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | AI Smartphone, Ella AI | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Voice Focus, 6 Generations of OS Upgrades and 6 Years of Security Updates, Smasung Knox Vault | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP unspecified | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | AIGC Portrait, Video, AI Cam, Portrait, Super Night, Slow Motion, Dual Video, Vlog, Timelapse, Panorama, Sky Shop, Pro, Documents | Digital Zoom up to 10x, AR Zone, Food, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Slow Motion, Video |
| Video Recording | Yes | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP Punch Hole | 13 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | One UI Core 6.1 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5/Flash |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, AMR, MID, FLAC, OGG, 3GPP | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, FLV, WEBM | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Stereo | |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |