{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-a16-vs-tecno-pova-8-pro-5g-tonino-lamborghini-limited-edition/",
    "generated": "2026-10-15T14:45:29+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy A16 vs TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy A16 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 74 against 61 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition still wins on battery & charging and memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Samsung Galaxy A16 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 54,999 against PKR 104,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy A16",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-a16",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-a16/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-14-2026-10_46_32-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 54999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-14T05:56:54+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 58,
                "camera": 84,
                "battery": 64.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 73.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Announced October 7, 2024; released October 25, 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "200 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 in",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2340 px (~396 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "Super AMOLED 90Hz",
                    "Protection": "Scratch-resistant glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G99 (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 with One UI 6.1 (upgradable up to at least Android 16 / One UI 8)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6 GB or 8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB or 256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP wide + 5 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP macro",
                    "Selfie camera": "13 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes (region-dependent)",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side), accelerometer, compass, proximity, gyro",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition",
            "slug": "tecno-pova-8-pro-5g-tonino-lamborghini-limited-edition",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-pova-8-pro-5g-tonino-lamborghini-limited-edition/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-13-2026-11_03_45-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 104999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-13T06:13:35+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 13,
                "camera": 63.9,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 46,
                "overall": 60.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 4, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "162.48 x 77.27 x 7.39 mm",
                    "Weight": "189 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1208 × 2644 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 144Hz Refresh Rate, 4500 nits Peak Brightness 1.07 Billion Colors",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core CPU up to 2.6GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G615 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, HiOS 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB (Extended RAM up to 12GB)",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Sony LYTIA 700C OIS + 8MP Ultra-Wide Angle, Dual-LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "13MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle, Dual-LED Flash",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6500 mAh, Non-removable Lithium-Polymer Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Wired Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby,",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under display), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient Light, E-Compass, Infrared Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "samsung-galaxy-a16",
        "margin": 13.1,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a16": 58,
                    "tecno-pova-8-pro-5g-tonino-lamborghini-limited-edition": 13
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a16"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a16": 84,
                    "tecno-pova-8-pro-5g-tonino-lamborghini-limited-edition": 63.9
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a16"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a16": 64.6,
                    "tecno-pova-8-pro-5g-tonino-lamborghini-limited-edition": 81.3
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-8-pro-5g-tonino-lamborghini-limited-edition"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a16": 100,
                    "tecno-pova-8-pro-5g-tonino-lamborghini-limited-edition": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a16": 50,
                    "tecno-pova-8-pro-5g-tonino-lamborghini-limited-edition": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-8-pro-5g-tonino-lamborghini-limited-edition"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a16": 100,
                    "tecno-pova-8-pro-5g-tonino-lamborghini-limited-edition": 46
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a16"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Samsung Galaxy A16 costs PKR 50,000 less.",
        "TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition charges 20W faster.",
        "TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition ships with 256 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A16 or TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A16 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 13.1 points. It wins on performance, camera and value for money. TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Samsung Galaxy A16 and TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A16 is listed at PKR 54,999 and TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition at PKR 104,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy A16 cheaper by PKR 50,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy A16 or TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A16 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A16 or TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition?",
            "answer": "TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy A16 carries a 5000 mAh cell and TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition a 6500 mAh cell, with 25W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy A16 or TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A16 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy A16 runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6 nm) while TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate (4nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}