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Samsung Galaxy M16 vs TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 29 Jul 2026.

The short answer

The Samsung Galaxy M16 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 M16 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 53,999 against PKR 104,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Samsung Galaxy M16 takes it by 13.2 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Samsung Galaxy M16 leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Samsung Galaxy M16 leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Samsung Galaxy M16 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Samsung Galaxy M16 costs PKR 51,000 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.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy M16 if…

you care most about performance, camera and value for money.

Buy the TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition if…

you care most about battery & charging and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy M16 TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 53,999 Cheaper PKR 104,999
Design & build
Release date February 2025 September 4, 2026
Dimensions 164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm 162.48 x 77.27 x 7.39 mm
Weight 191 g 189 g Better
Water resistance IP54 (Dust protected and splash resistant). IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.7 inches 6.78-inch Better
Resolution 1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+) 1208 × 2644 pixels Better
Panel type Super AMOLED 90Hz 16 million colors AMOLED 144Hz Refresh Rate, 4500 nits Peak Brightness 1.07 Billion Colors
Protection Not officially specified Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate (4nm)
CPU 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz Octa-core CPU up to 2.6GHz
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G615 MC2
Operating system Android 15 with One UI 7 (launch software varies slightly by region) Android 16, HiOS 16
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB (Extended RAM up to 12GB) Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB Better
Card slot microSD card support up to 1.5TB (Hybrid slot). No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP (Wide, AF) 5 MP (Ultra-wide) 2 MP (Macro) LED Flash Panorama HDR 50MP Sony LYTIA 700C OIS + 8MP Ultra-Wide Angle, Dual-LED Flash
Selfie camera 13 MP 13MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle, Dual-LED Flash
Video recording 1080p @30fps 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh 6500 mAh, Non-removable Lithium-Polymer Battery Better
Wired charging 25W Fast Charging (wired) 45W Wired Fast Charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (Hybrid SIM slot) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby,
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth 5.3 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope (Virtual) Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor Fingerprint (under display), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient Light, E-Compass, Infrared Sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0 OTG support USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Samsung Galaxy M16 or TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition?

Samsung Galaxy M16 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 13.2 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.

What is the price of Samsung Galaxy M16 and TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition in Pakistan?

Samsung Galaxy M16 is listed at PKR 53,999 and TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition at PKR 104,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy M16 cheaper by PKR 51,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy M16 or TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition?

Samsung Galaxy M16 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy M16 or TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition?

TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy M16 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.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy M16 or TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition?

Samsung Galaxy M16 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy M16 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) while TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate (4nm).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.