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Samsung Galaxy A16 4G vs Tecno Spark 50s 5G

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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 50s 5G

Tecno Spark 50s 5G

  • 210 g.
  • 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • Screen: 720 x 1576 pixels.
  • MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm) processor.
  • 128 GB storage in this version.
KSh 22,000Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Tecno Spark 50s 5G has a bigger battery (6,500 mAh), scrolls more smoothly (120 Hz) and charges faster (45 W), while the Samsung Galaxy A16 4G has a sharper OLED screen, sharper selfies (13 MP) and NFC for contactless payments.

Weight

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
200 g
Tecno Spark 50s 5G
210 g

Refresh

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
About 90 Hz display refresh rate
Tecno Spark 50s 5G
120 Hz display refresh rate

Display

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
About 6.7 inch screen
Tecno Spark 50s 5G
6.78 inch screen

Performance

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) processor
Tecno Spark 50s 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm) processor

Battery capacity

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
5,000 mAh battery capacity
Tecno Spark 50s 5G
6,500 mAh battery capacity

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G

  • OLED display (vs LCD).
  • Higher screen resolution: 1080 × 2340 (vs 720 × 1576).
  • Higher-resolution selfie camera: 13 MP (vs 8 MP).
  • Lighter: 200 g (vs 210 g).
  • NFC for contactless pairing and payments where supported.

Tecno Spark 50s 5G

  • Bigger battery: 6,500 mAh (vs 5,000 mAh).
  • Faster rated wired charging: 45 W (vs 25 W).
  • Smoother 120 Hz display (vs 90 Hz).
  • IP64 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
  • Newer Android 16 (vs Android 14).
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack.

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy A16 4GTecno Spark 50s 5G
Display6.7-inch OLED display, 90 Hz, 385 ppi6.78-inch LCD display, 120 Hz
PerformanceMediatek Helio G99 processorMediaTek Dimensity 6400 processor
StorageUp to 256 GB storage128 GB storage
Battery capacity5,000 mAh battery6,500 mAh battery
Charging25 W wired charging45 W wired charging
Water resistanceIP54 water and dust resistanceIP64 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GTecno Spark 50s 5G
BrandSamsungTECNO
ModelGalaxy A16SPARK 50s 5G
Announced2024, October 152026, October 16
Release statusAvailable. Released 2024, November 20Coming soon. Exp. release 2026, October 20
Model numbersSM-A165F, SM-A165F/DS, SM-A165M, SM-A165M/DS, SM-A165F/DSB—
SAR EU0.31 W/kg (head)     1.08 W/kg (body)—
Device type / form family—Smartphone

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GTecno Spark 50s 5G
Dimensions164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)167.9 x 79.3 x 8.2 mm (6.61 x 3.12 x 0.32 in)
Weight200 g (7.05 oz)210 g (7.41 oz)
Build materialsGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame—
Drop resistance—Drop resistant up to 1.5m
Durability standard—MIL-STD-810H compliance is reported; this does not guarantee ruggedness or suitability for extreme conditions

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GTecno Spark 50s 5G
DisplaySuper AMOLED, 90Hz; 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)6.78-inch IPS LCD; 120Hz; 560 nits
Screen resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)720 x 1576 pixels
Display featuresSuper AMOLED, 90Hz—
Display technology—IPS LCD
Display size—6.78 inches
Refresh rate—120Hz
Brightness—560 nits
Pixel density—Approximately 256 ppi
Aspect ratio—19.5:9
Screen-to-body ratio—Approximately 84.2%
Screen area—112.1 cm²

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GTecno Spark 50s 5G
ProcessorMediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.5 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G57 MC2Mali-G57 MC2
User interface—HiOS 16
Process node—6 nm

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GTecno Spark 50s 5G
RAM4GB / 6GB / 8GB6GB, 8GB physical RAM
Storage128GB / 256GB128GB
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 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Storage technology—UFS 2.2

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GTecno Spark 50s 5G
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), AF
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

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GTecno Spark 50s 5G
Battery5000 mAh6500 mAh
Charging25W wired45W wired Bypass charging
Reverse charging—Reverse wired charging

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GTecno Spark 50s 5G
Operating systemAndroid 14, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5Android 16

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GTecno Spark 50s 5G
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
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, 5G
5G bands—SA/NSA

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GTecno Spark 50s 5G
NFCYes (market/region dependent)No
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE5.3, 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, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
RadioFM radio (market/region dependent)—
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GTecno Spark 50s 5G
Water resistanceIP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GTecno Spark 50s 5G
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compassFingerprint (side-mounted); unspecified sensors
ColorsGray, water green, midnight blueBurgundy Red, Breeze Blue
Multitasking and productivityVirtual proximity sensing—
Biometrics—Side-mounted fingerprint sensor

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GTecno Spark 50s 5G
LoudspeakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoYes
Audio features—All-scenario call noise cancellation

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 4GTecno Spark 50s 5G
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 50s 5G
EnergyClass B—
Battery45:10h endurance, 1200 cycles—
Free fallClass B (180 falls)—
RepairabilityClass C—

Similarities

  • Both support Wi-Fi 5.
  • Both use Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both take two SIM cards.
  • Both have similar screen sizes (6.7 and 6.78 inches).
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

For most buyers the Tecno Spark 50s 5G is the better buy; the Samsung Galaxy A16 4G makes sense if you want a sharper OLED screen.

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