Samsung Galaxy A16 4G vs Tecno Spark 50C
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Samsung Galaxy M16 5G Price range: KSh 19,000.00 through KSh 20,000.00
Samsung Galaxy F16 5G Price range: KSh 18,000.00 through KSh 19,000.00
Tecno Spark 50 Price range: KSh 17,500.00 through KSh 20,500.00
Tecno Spark 50 ProKSh 18,000.00
At a glance
Key specifications and important differences. Full details follow below.
| Feature |  Samsung Galaxy A16 4G |  Tecno Spark 50C |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price range: KSh 18,500.00 through KSh 26,000.00 | KSh 18,000.00 |
| Display | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio); Super AMOLED | 120Hz 6.78" |
| Processor | Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) | MediaTek Helio G81 |
| RAM | 4GB, 6GB, 8GB | 12GB (8GB Extended RAM) |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 64GB / 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) | 13MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 15W Fast Charging |
| Weight | 200 g (7.05 oz) | — |
| Operating system | Android 14, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5 | Android 16 |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE | 2G / 3G / 4G |
Full specifications
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| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A16 4G | Tecno Spark 50C |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Tecno |
| Model | Galaxy A16 4G | Spark 50C |
| Announced | 2024, October 15 | — |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.31 in) | 167.82*79.22*7.9mm |
| Weight | 200 g (7.05 oz) | — |
| Build materials | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | — |
| Display | ||
| Display | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio); Super AMOLED | 120Hz 6.78" |
| Screen resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density) | 720*1600 |
| Display protection | Mohs level 5 | — |
| Display features | 90Hz | 120Hz |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) | MediaTek Helio G81 |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | — |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 4GB, 6GB, 8GB | 12GB (8GB Extended RAM) |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB |
| Expandable storage | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | — |
| Cameras | ||
| 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) | 13MP |
| Front camera | 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm | 8MP |
| Rear camera features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | Rear Dual Flash |
| Rear camera video | 1080p@30fps | — |
| Front camera video | 1080p@30fps | — |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 15W Fast Charging |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android 14, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5 | Android 16 |
| Network | ||
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE | 2G / 3G / 4G |
| SIM | Nano-SIM; Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | BT 5.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | WiFi |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS |
| Radio | FM radio (market/region dependent) | FM |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | Type-C; OTG |
| Durability | ||
| Water resistance | IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes) | IP68 & IP69 Dust & Water Resistance; up to 1.7m drop resistance |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass; Virtual proximity sensing | Software Gyroscope; Side Fingerprint Sensor |
| Colors | Gray, water green, midnight blue | Burgundy Red / Forge Orange / Basalt Titanium / Eclipse Black |
| Audio | ||
| Loudspeakers | Yes | Dual Speakers |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | — |
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