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Nova 5G vs Galaxy M16 5G

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Nova 5G

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1 spec win

Quick verdict

  • Nova 5G leads on performance.
  • Galaxy M16 5G leads on camera.
  • Galaxy M16 5G leads on battery.
  • Galaxy M16 5G leads on build.
  • Nova 5G has the higher Comparezi Score (27.6).

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Winners by area

Performance Nova 5G
Camera Galaxy M16 5G
Battery Galaxy M16 5G
Build Galaxy M16 5G

Specifications side by side

Spec
Nova 5G
Galaxy M16 5G
Display
Display size
—
6.7"
Display type
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AMOLED
Resolution
1600 x 720
1080 x 2340 (FHD+)
Refresh rate
—
90 Hz
Performance
Processor
UNISOC T8200
MediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM
6 GB (better)
4 GB
Storage
128 GB
128 GB
Memory options
6 GB + 128 GB, 8 GB + 128 GB
4 GB + 128 GB, 6 GB + 128 GB, 8 GB + 128 GB
Camera
Main camera
50 MP
50 MP
Ultra-wide camera
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5 MP
Front camera
5 MP
13 MP (better)
Battery
Battery
5,000 mAh
5,000 mAh
Charging speed
10 W
25 W (better)
Software
Operating system
Android
—
Software
Android 15
—
OS updates promised
—
6
OS updates counted in
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Upgrades
Security updates promised
—
6 years
Build
Weight
196 g
191 g (better)
5G
Yes
Yes
Water resistance
IP54
—
SIM
Dual Sim, Nano
Dual SIM (Nano-SIM; SIM 1 + Hybrid SIM/microSD)
Colours
Red, Blue, Purple, Green, Pink, Black
Blush Pink, Mint Green, Thunder Black

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Price and availability

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Nova 5G

No price yet

Galaxy M16 5G

No price yet

No current price recorded.

Pros and cons

Nova 5G

  • Con: Smaller battery (5,000 mAh) than most phones on Comparezi
  • Con: Slower wired charging (10 W) than most phones on Comparezi
  • Con: Water resistance limited to splashes (IP54)
  • Con: No published update policy

Galaxy M16 5G

  • Pro: 6 years of security updates promised
  • Con: Smaller battery (5,000 mAh) than most phones on Comparezi

Which should you buy?

Nova 5G if you want the strongest overall specification: it has the higher Comparezi Score (27.6).

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