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Samsung Galaxy A16 5G vs Tecno Pova 6 Neo

What Galaxy A16 5G does better (16) and where Pova 6 Neo wins (8) — every spec side by side.

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Samsung · 2024Galaxy A16 5G
6.7Score
16 advantages≈ $165
Higher score
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Tecno Pova 6 Neo
Tecno · 2024Pova 6 Neo
6.7Score
8 advantages
7.0Display6.5
4.0Performance4.4
6.2Camera4.6
4.2Battery8.3
7.7Features4.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

Galaxy A16 5GPova 6 Neo
77.9 × 164.47.976.6 × 168.69.2
Galaxy A16 5GPova 6 NeoDifference
Height164.4 mm168.6 mm−4.2 mm
Width77.9 mm76.6 mm+1.3 mm
Thickness7.9 mm9.2 mm−1.3 mm
Weight200 g206 g−6 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Galaxy A16 5G better than Pova 6 Neo?

  1. OLED panelYes · Pova 6 Neo: No
  2. 5GYes · Pova 6 Neo: No
  3. Peak brightness800 nits vs 580 nits+38%
  4. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)2,090 vs 1,986+5%
  5. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx3+33%
  6. Memory card slotYes · Pova 6 Neo: No
  7. Rear cameras2 vs 12×
  8. Ultra-wide cameraYes · Pova 6 Neo: No
  9. eSIMYes · Pova 6 Neo: No
  10. CPU frequency2.4 GHz vs 2.2 GHz+9%
  11. Weight200 g vs 206 g+3%
  12. Selfie camera13 MP vs 8 MP+62%

Why is Pova 6 Neo better than Galaxy A16 5G?

  1. AnTuTu score368,854 vs 568,329+54%
  2. Battery capacity5,000 mAh vs 7,000 mAh+40%
  3. Stereo speakersNo · Galaxy A16 5G: Yes
  4. Refresh rate90 Hz vs 120 Hz+33%
  5. Wired charging25 W vs 33 W+32%
  6. 3.5 mm headphone jackNo · Galaxy A16 5G: Yes
  7. Pixel density385 ppi vs 396 ppi+3%
  8. Main camera aperturef/1.8 vs f/1.7+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight200 g206 g
Thickness7.9 mm9.2 mm
Height164.4 mm168.6 mm
Width77.9 mm76.6 mm
FramePlasticPlastic
BackPlasticPlastic
Ingress protectionIP54IP53
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx3
ColoursBlue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light GreenStarry Silver, Speed Black, Comet Green
Display
Screen size6.7″6.8″
PanelSuper AMOLEDIPS LCD
OLED panelYesNo
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,340 px2,460 px
Pixel density385 ppi396 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness800 nits580 nits
Measured brightness824 nits—
Screen-to-body ratio86%84.5%
Performance
ChipsetExynos 1330 or Mediatek Dimensity 6300Mediatek Helio G99 Ultimate
Chip makerMediaTekMediaTek
Process5 nm6 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.4 GHz2.2 GHz
GPUMali-G68 MP2 or Mali-G57 MC2Mali-G57 MC2
AnTuTu score368,854568,329
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)2,0901,986
3DMark Wild Life Extreme360—
Memory
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2
Memory card slotYesNo
Camera
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/1.7
Main sensor size1/2.76"—
Rear cameras21
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraYesNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera13 MP8 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh7,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Po
Active use (test)12.1 h—
Wired charging25 W33 W
Charged in 30 min47%38%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GYesNo
eSIMYesNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth5.35.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoYes
Loudspeaker loudness-25.7 LUFS—
Fingerprint sensorSideSide
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
SAR (head)0.38 W/kg—
Software
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 14
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceOne UI 8.5HIOS 15
Major OS updates promised6—
EU label
Energy classB—
Battery charge cycles1,200—
Endurance per cycle44 h—
Repairability classC—
Drop resistance classB—
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