Samsung Galaxy A16 vs TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

Compare Samsung Galaxy A16 and TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G side by side, including display, battery, camera, chipset, and other key specifications.

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Samsung Galaxy A16

One UI 7

Starting priceRs. 61,999

Memory8GB / 256GB

Battery5000 mAh

TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

HiOS 16

Starting priceN/A

Memory12GB / 256GB

Battery8000 mAh

Quick buying guide

The important differences at a glance

TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G leads in more of the measurable highlights below, while the other phone may still suit different priorities.

Based on listed specifications

Battery capacityTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G8,000 mAh listed capacity

Faster chargingTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G45W listed charging

Mobile networkTECNO POVA Curve 2 5GIncludes listed 5G support

This summary uses catalog data and current starting prices. Camera quality, software experience, and real-world battery life can differ from raw specifications.

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Specifications side by side

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Specification	Samsung Galaxy A16	TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Variants & Pricing
All Variants	PK: 8GB / 256GB, Rs. 61,999, PTA: Yes, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: Black, Light Green, Gray \| PK: 6GB / 256GB, Rs. 54,999, PTA: Yes, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: Black, Light Green, Gray	GLOBAL: 12GB / 256GB, PTA: N/A, Card slot: No, Availability: Yes, Colors: Mystic Purple, Melting Silver, Storm Titanium \| GLOBAL: 8GB / 256GB, PTA: N/A, Card slot: No, Availability: Yes, Colors: Mystic Purple, Melting Silver, Storm Titanium \| GLOBAL: 8GB / 128GB, PTA: N/A, Card slot: No, Availability: Yes, Colors: Mystic Purple, Melting Silver, Storm Titanium
Price	Rs. 61,999	N/A
PTA Approved	Yes	N/A
RAM	8GB	12GB
Storage	256GB	256GB
Card Slot	Yes	No
Colors	Black, Light Green, Gray	Mystic Purple, Melting Silver, Storm Titanium
Availability	Yes	Yes
Currency	PKR	PKR
Basic
Launch Date	2024-11-08	N/A
Security Updates Until	2031-08-31	N/A
Upcoming Device	No	No
Status	Available	Available
Manufacturer	Samsung	TECNO
Warranty	1 Year Limited Warranty	1 Year Limited Warranty
Official Website	https://www.samsung.com/pk/smartphones/galaxy-a16/	N/A
OS	One UI 7	HiOS 16
Android Version	Android 14	Android 16
Performance
Chipset	Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)	MediaTek Dimensity 7100 5G
CPU	Octa-core (2.2GHz, 2.0GHz)	Octa-core up to 2.4 GHz (6nm)
GPU	Mali-G57 MC2	Arm Mali-G610 MC2
Benchmark	N/A	AnTuTu
Benchmark Score	N/A	0
Benchmark Remarks	N/A	Dimensity 7100 midrange 5G chipset
Display
Size	6.7 inches	6.78 inches
Type	Super AMOLED	Curved AMOLED, Corning Gorilla Glass 7i, 1.07B colors
Resolution	1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+)	2364 x 1080 pixels
PPI Density	385	429
Refresh Rate	N/A	144Hz / 120Hz / 90Hz / 60Hz
Body
Dimensions	164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm	162.7 x 77.2 x 7.42 mm
Weight	200 g	N/A
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (Hybrid)	N/A
IP Rating	IP54	N/A
Battery
Battery	5000 mAh	8000 mAh
Charging	25W Super Fast Charging	45W fast charging, Bypass Charge 2.0 (30% in 21 min, 50% in 36 min)
Camera
Back Camera	50 MP (f/1.8) + 5 MP (f/2.2) + 2 MP (f/2.4)	50 MP (wide) + 2 MP
Front Camera	13 MP, f/2.0	13 MP
Back Camera Count	3	2
Front Camera Count	1	1
Back Video	1080p@30fps	1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Front Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Back Flash	Yes	Yes
Front Flash	No	No
Camera Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama	AI camera, HDR, Panorama
Zoom	Digital Zoom up to 10x	N/A
Connectivity
Network	GSM / WCDMA / LTE	2G / 3G / 4G / 5G / 5G-A / LTE
SIM Type	Dual SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band	Wi-Fi 5, dual-band
Bluetooth	5.3	Bluetooth 5.4 (A2DP, LE)
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS	GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
NFC	Yes	Yes
Infrared	No	Yes
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C (USB 2.0)	USB Type-C
Sensors
Fingerprint	Fingerprint Sensor (Side-mounted)	Under-display fingerprint sensor
Others	Accelerometer, Geomagnetic, Light, Virtual Proximity Sensing	Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, G-Sensor, E-compass, Gyroscope, Infrared Remote Control