Samsung Galaxy A16 4G vs Tecno Camon 40 4G
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| Feature |  Samsung Galaxy A16 4G |  Tecno Camon 40 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 18,500 – KSh 26,000 | KSh 24,000 – KSh 28,000 |
| Display | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio); Super AMOLED | 6.78 inches, 109.9 cm2 (~89.8% screen-to-body ratio); AMOLED |
| Processor | Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) | Mediatek Helio G100 Ultimate (6 nm) |
| RAM | 4GB, 6GB, 8GB | 8GB, 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 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) | 50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS; 8 MP, (ultrawide) |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 45W wired, 50% in 23 min, 100% in 43 min |
| Weight | 200 g (7.05 oz) | 177.2 g (6.24 oz) |
| Operating system | Android 14, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5 | Android 15, up to 3 major OS updates, HIOS 15 |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
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General
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A16 4G | Tecno Camon 40 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Samsung | Tecno |
| Model | Galaxy A16 4G | Camon 40 |
| Announced | 2024, October 15 | 2025, March 03 |
Design
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A16 4G | Tecno Camon 40 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.31 in) | 164.1 x 74.6 x 7.3 mm (6.46 x 2.94 x 0.29 in) |
| Weight | 200 g (7.05 oz) | 177.2 g (6.24 oz) |
| Build materials | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | — |
Display
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A16 4G | Tecno Camon 40 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio); Super AMOLED | 6.78 inches, 109.9 cm2 (~89.8% screen-to-body ratio); AMOLED |
| Screen resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density) | 1080 x 2436 pixels (~393 ppi density) |
| Display protection | Mohs level 5 | Panda King Glass |
| Display features | 90Hz | 120Hz; HDR image support |
Performance
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A16 4G | Tecno Camon 40 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) | Mediatek Helio G100 Ultimate (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A16 4G | Tecno Camon 40 4G |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 4GB, 6GB, 8GB | 8GB, 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| Expandable storage | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | — |
Cameras
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A16 4G | Tecno Camon 40 4G |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS; 8 MP, (ultrawide) |
| Front camera | 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm | 32 MP, (wide) |
| Rear camera features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Rear camera video | 1080p@30fps | Yes |
| Front camera video | 1080p@30fps | Yes |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A16 4G | Tecno Camon 40 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 45W wired, 50% in 23 min, 100% in 43 min |
Software
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A16 4G | Tecno Camon 40 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5 | Android 15, up to 3 major OS updates, HIOS 15 |
Network
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A16 4G | Tecno Camon 40 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| SIM | Nano-SIM; Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
Connectivity
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A16 4G | Tecno Camon 40 4G |
|---|---|---|
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS |
| Radio | FM radio (market/region dependent) | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Durability
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A16 4G | Tecno Camon 40 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes) | IP66 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets) |
Features
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A16 4G | Tecno Camon 40 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass; Virtual proximity sensing | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Gray, water green, midnight blue | Emerald Lake Green, Galaxy Black, Glacier White, Emerald Glow Green |
Audio
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A16 4G | Tecno Camon 40 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
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