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Samsung Galaxy A16 4G vs Tecno Spark 50 Pro

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Samsung Galaxy A16 4G

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G

  • 200 g.
  • About 90 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.7 inch screen.
  • Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) processor.
  • 5,000 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 20,000In Stock
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Tecno Spark 50 Pro

Tecno Spark 50 Pro

  • Screen: 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~259 ppi density).
  • Mediatek Helio G100 Ultimate (6 nm) processor.
  • Storage: UFS.
  • 60 W rated wired charging power.
  • Runs Android 16, HIOS 16.
KSh 22,100In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Tecno Spark 50 Pro scrolls more smoothly (120 Hz), charges faster (60 W) and runs newer Android 16, while the Samsung Galaxy A16 4G has a sharper OLED screen and sharper selfies (13 MP).

Display

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
Tecno Spark 50 Pro
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~259 ppi density)

Performance

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) processor
Tecno Spark 50 Pro
Mediatek Helio G100 Ultimate (6 nm) processor

Charging

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
25 W rated wired charging power
Tecno Spark 50 Pro
60 W rated wired charging power

Battery capacity

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
5,000 mAh battery
Tecno Spark 50 Pro
6000 mAh or 5600 mAh

Water resistance

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
IP54 water and dust resistance
Tecno Spark 50 Pro
IP68 water and dust resistance

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G

  • OLED display (vs LCD).
  • Sharper screen: 385 ppi (vs 259 ppi).
  • Higher-resolution selfie camera: 13 MP (vs 8 MP).

Tecno Spark 50 Pro

  • Faster rated wired charging: 60 W (vs 25 W).
  • Smoother 120 Hz display (vs 90 Hz).
  • IP68 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
  • Newer Android 16 (vs Android 14).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.3).
  • Stereo speakers.

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy A16 4GTecno Spark 50 Pro
Display6.7-inch OLED display, 90 Hz, 385 ppi6.78-inch LCD display, 120 Hz, 259 ppi
PerformanceMediatek Helio G99 processorMediatek Helio G100 Ultimate processor
Battery capacity5,000 mAh battery6000 mAh or 5600 mAh
Charging25 W wired charging60 W wired charging
Water resistanceIP54 water and dust resistanceIP68 water and dust resistance
SoftwareAndroid 14, 6 OS upgrades promisedAndroid 16

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GTecno Spark 50 Pro
BrandSamsungTECNO
ModelGalaxy A16Spark 50 Pro
Announced2024, October 152026, June 15
Release statusAvailable. Released 2024, November 20Available. Released 2026, June
Model numbersSM-A165F, SM-A165F/DS, SM-A165M, SM-A165M/DS, SM-A165F/DSBKO5
SAR EU0.31 W/kg (head)     1.08 W/kg (body)—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GTecno Spark 50 Pro
Dimensions164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)167.8 x 79.2 x 7.8 mm (6.61 x 3.12 x 0.31 in)
Weight200 g (7.05 oz)—
Build materialsGlass front, plastic back, plastic frameGlass front, plastic frame, plastic back

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GTecno Spark 50 Pro
DisplaySuper AMOLED, 90Hz; 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~83.5% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 120Hz
Screen resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~259 ppi density)
Display featuresSuper AMOLED, 90Hz120Hz
Display technology—IPS LCD
Display size—6.78 inches
Refresh rate—120Hz
Pixel density—259 ppi
Aspect ratio—20:9 ratio
Screen-to-body ratio—83.5% screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GTecno Spark 50 Pro
ProcessorMediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)Mediatek Helio G100 Ultimate (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G57 MC2Mali-G52 MC2
User interface—HIOS 16
Process node—6 nm

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GTecno Spark 50 Pro
RAM4GB / 6GB / 8GB4GB, 6GB, 8GB
Storage128GB / 256GB128GB, 256GB
Expandable storagemicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Memory configurations128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
Storage technology—UFS

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GTecno Spark 50 Pro
Rear camera50 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/1.8, (wide), 1/1.95" 0.8μm, PDAF
Front camera13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Rear camera featuresLED flash, panorama, HDRLED flash
Rear camera video1080p@30fpsYes
Front camera video1080p@30fpsYes
Wide camera—50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.95" 0.8μm, PDAF

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GTecno Spark 50 Pro
Battery5000 mAh6000 mAh or 5600 mAh
Charging25W wired60W wired, 63% in 30 min, 100% in 55 min Bypass charging

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GTecno Spark 50 Pro
Operating systemAndroid 14, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5Android 16, HIOS 16

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GTecno Spark 50 Pro
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE
SIM· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41LTE
Network speedHSPA, LTEHSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GTecno Spark 50 Pro
NFCYes (market/region dependent)Yes
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE5.4, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSSGPS
RadioFM radio (market/region dependent)FM radio
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C
Infrared—Yes

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GTecno Spark 50 Pro
Water resistanceIP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 6m for 30 min) Drop resistant up to 1.5m

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GTecno Spark 50 Pro
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), unspecified sensors
ColorsGray, water green, midnight blueInk Black, Titanium Grey, Midnight Blue, Dynamic Orange, Cloud White
Multitasking and productivityVirtual proximity sensing—

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GTecno Spark 50 Pro
LoudspeakersYesYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GTecno Spark 50 Pro
PerformanceAnTuTu: 387422 (v10) GeekBench: 1920 (v6) 3DMark: 345 (Wild Life Extreme)—
Display808 nits max brightness (measured)—
Loudspeaker-25.2 LUFS (Very good)—
BatteryActive use score 14:43h—

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GTecno Spark 50 Pro
EnergyClass B—
Battery45:10h endurance, 1200 cycles—
Free fallClass B (180 falls)—
RepairabilityClass C—

Similarities

  • Both support Wi-Fi 5.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have a plastic frame.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both take two SIM cards.
  • Both offer up to 256 GB of storage.

In summary

For most buyers the Tecno Spark 50 Pro is the better buy; the Samsung Galaxy A16 4G makes sense if you want a sharper OLED screen.

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