Samsung Galaxy A16 5G vs Tecno Spark 50
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| Feature |  Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |  Tecno Spark 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 26,500.00 | KSh 20,500 – KSh 24,500 |
| Display | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio); Super AMOLED | 6.78-inch IPS LCD, 120Hz |
| Processor | Exynos 1330 (5 nm) or Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) | MediaTek Helio G81 |
| RAM | — | 4GB, 6GB, 8GB |
| Storage | — | 128GB, 256GB |
| Rear camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF; 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm; 2 MP (macro) | 50MP wide, f/1.9, PDAF |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 18W wired |
| Weight | 200 g (7.05 oz) | 210g |
| Operating system | Android 14, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5 | Android 16, HiOS 16 |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
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General
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Tecno Spark 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Samsung | Tecno |
| Model | Galaxy A16 5G | Spark 50 (4G) |
| Announced | 2024, October 07 | 14 April 2026 |
Design
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Tecno Spark 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.31 in) | 167.8 × 79.2 × 8.2mm |
| Weight | 200 g (7.05 oz) | 210g |
| Build materials | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front, plastic frame and back |
Display
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Tecno Spark 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio); Super AMOLED | 6.78-inch IPS LCD, 120Hz |
| Screen resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density) | 720 × 1600 pixels, 20:9, approximately 259ppi |
| Display protection | Mohs level 5 | — |
| Display features | 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM) | — |
Performance
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Tecno Spark 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1330 (5 nm) or Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) | MediaTek Helio G81 |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) or Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core: 2 × 2.0GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 × 1.8GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP2 or Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Tecno Spark 50 |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | — | 4GB, 6GB, 8GB |
| Storage | — | 128GB, 256GB |
| Storage technology | — | UFS 2.2 |
| Expandable storage | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC, dedicated slot |
Cameras
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Tecno Spark 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF; 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm; 2 MP (macro) | 50MP wide, f/1.9, PDAF |
| Front camera | 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm | 8MP wide, f/2.0 |
| Rear camera features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash |
| Rear camera video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | Video recording supported |
| Front camera video | 1080p@30fps | Video recording supported |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Tecno Spark 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 18W wired |
Software
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Tecno Spark 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5 | Android 16, HiOS 16 |
Network
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Tecno Spark 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| SIM | Nano-SIM; Nano-SIM + eSIM; Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Dual nano-SIM |
Connectivity
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Tecno Spark 50 |
|---|---|---|
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C |
Durability
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Tecno Spark 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes) | IP64 dust and splash resistance |
Features
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Tecno Spark 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass; Virtual proximity sensing | Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, gyroscope |
| Colors | Blue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light Green | Halo Blue, Titanium Grey, Ink Black, Aurora Purple, Bloom Pink |
Audio
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Tecno Spark 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | Yes | Stereo speakers |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | Yes |
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