Tecno Pova 7 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Tecno Pova 7 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Samsung Galaxy A16 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Tecno Pova 7 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2720 x 1224 than Samsung Galaxy A16 5G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Tecno Pova 7 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
| Name | Tecno Pova 7 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 8 MP Dual | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 17999 | Rs. 15390 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is July 04, 2025. The cost of Tecno Pova 7 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 17999. The launch Date of the second phone is October 14th, 2024. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is Rs. 15390.
Display comparison
Tecno Pova 7 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.78 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A16 5G's 6.7 inch screen. Tecno Pova 7 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type. Tecno's phone has display density of 391 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 ~ 93.8% than Samsung's phone ~ 86%. Tecno Pova 7 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.:09 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM Tecno Pova 7 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova 7 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 64 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy A16 5G'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 15 and the second one on 14 version.
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| Name | Tecno Pova 7 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | Pova 7 Pro | SM-A166B, SM-A166B/DS, SM-A166P, SM-A166P/DS, SM-A166E, SM-A166E/DS |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| SAR | 0.38 W/kg (Head) 0.94 W/kg (Body) | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 2 years | |
| Release Date | July 04, 2025 | October 14th, 2024 |
| In The Box | Handset, 45W Charger, USB Type C Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.9 x 163.5 x 8.2 mm | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 192 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Dynamic Grey, Geek Black, Neon Cyan | Blue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light Green |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 1224 x 2720 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.:09 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 391 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 93.8% | ~ 86% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | |
| Brightness | 4500 nits peak brightness | |
| Features | Contrast Ratio: 5000000:1, 2160Hz PWM Dimming | 800 nIts Brightness |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1.5 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 | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4 | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Ella With Indian Language Support | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | No Network Communication, 11 Layer hyper Cooling | 6 Years of Android Updates |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP (Wide Angle) 8 MP (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX682 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | AIGC Portrait, Video, AI Cam, Portrait, Super Night, Slow Motion, Dual Video, Vlog, Timelapse, Panorama, Sky Shop, Pro, Documents, Macro | Panorama, HDR, Digital Zoom up to 10x |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | HIOS 15 | OneUI 6.0 |
| 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 |
| Fabrication Node | 6 nm | |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| 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, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 30W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes | |