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Tecno Spark Go 3 vs Samsung Galaxy F16 5G

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Tecno Spark Go 3

Tecno Spark Go 3

  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.74 inch screen.
  • Unisoc T7250 (12 nm) processor.
  • 4 GB RAM in this version.
  • 5,000 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 18,000Out of Stock
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Samsung Galaxy F16 5G

Samsung Galaxy F16 5G

  • 191 g.
  • About 90 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.7 inch screen.
  • Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) processor.
  • 128 GB storage in this version.
KSh 18,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Samsung Galaxy F16 5G charges faster (25 W) and has a sharper OLED screen and longer software support (6 OS upgrades promised), while the Tecno Spark Go 3 scrolls more smoothly (120 Hz) and has better water and dust protection (IP64) and a headphone jack for wired earphones.

Refresh

Tecno Spark Go 3
About 120 Hz display refresh rate
Samsung Galaxy F16 5G
About 90 Hz display refresh rate

Display

Tecno Spark Go 3
About 6.74 inch screen
Samsung Galaxy F16 5G
About 6.7 inch screen

Performance

Tecno Spark Go 3
Unisoc T7250 (12 nm) processor
Samsung Galaxy F16 5G
Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) processor

Charging

Tecno Spark Go 3
15 W rated wired charging power
Samsung Galaxy F16 5G
25 W rated wired charging power

Camera

Tecno Spark Go 3
13 MP main camera
Samsung Galaxy F16 5G
50 MP main camera

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Tecno Spark Go 3

  • Smoother 120 Hz display (vs 90 Hz).
  • IP64 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
  • FM radio.
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Samsung Galaxy F16 5G

  • Faster rated wired charging: 25 W (vs 15 W).
  • OLED display (vs LCD).
  • Sharper screen: 385 ppi (vs 260 ppi).
  • Higher-resolution main camera: 50 MP (vs 13 MP).
  • 6 OS upgrades promised.
  • Higher-resolution selfie camera: 13 MP (vs 8 MP).

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PriorityTecno Spark Go 3Samsung Galaxy F16 5G
Display6.74-inch LCD display, 120 Hz, 260 ppi6.7-inch OLED display, 90 Hz, 385 ppi
Camera13 MP main camera50 MP main camera
PerformanceUnisoc T7250 processorMediatek Dimensity 6300 processor
Memory4 GB RAMUp to 8 GB RAM
StorageUp to 128 GB storage128 GB storage
Charging15 W wired charging25 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark Go 3Samsung Galaxy F16 5G
BrandTecnoSamsung
ModelSpark Go 3Galaxy F16
Announced2026, January 162025, March 11
Release status—Available. Released 2025, March 13
Model numbers—SM-E166P, SM-E166P/DS
SAR—1.08 W/kg (head)
SAR EU—0.99 W/kg (head)     1.19 W/kg (body)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark Go 3Samsung Galaxy F16 5G
Dimensions167.7 x 77.8 x 8.1 mm (6.60 x 3.06 x 0.32 in)164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)
Build materialsGlass front, plastic back, plastic frameGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Weight—191 g (6.74 oz)

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark Go 3Samsung Galaxy F16 5G
DisplayIPS LCD, 120Hz; 6.74 inches, 109.7 cm2 (~84.1% screen-to-body ratio)Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM); 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Screen resolution720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density)1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
Display features120HzSuper AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark Go 3Samsung Galaxy F16 5G
ProcessorUnisoc T7250 (12 nm)Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G57 MP1Mali-G57 MC2

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark Go 3Samsung Galaxy F16 5G
RAM4GB4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage64GB / 128GB128GB
Expandable storagemicroSDXC (dedicated slot)microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Memory configurations—128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark Go 3Samsung Galaxy F16 5G
Rear camera13 MP50 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)
Front camera8 MP13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Rear camera featuresDual-LEDLED flash, panorama, HDR
Rear camera videoYes1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Front camera videoYes1080p@30fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark Go 3Samsung Galaxy F16 5G
BatteryLi-Po 5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charging15W wired25W wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark Go 3Samsung Galaxy F16 5G
Operating systemAndroid 15, HIOS 15Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark Go 3Samsung Galaxy F16 5G
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
2G bands—GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands—HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands—1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66
5G bands—1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6
Network speed—HSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark Go 3Samsung Galaxy F16 5G
NFCNoYes
BluetoothYes5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-bandWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
PositioningGPSGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
RadioFM radioNo
USBUSB Type-C, OTGUSB Type-C 2.0

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark Go 3Samsung Galaxy F16 5G
Water resistanceIP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes); drop resistant up to 1.2mIP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark Go 3Samsung Galaxy F16 5G
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometerFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
ColorsTitanium Grey, Ink Black, Galaxy Blue, Aurora PurpleBling Black, Vibing Blue, Glam Green

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark Go 3Samsung Galaxy F16 5G
LoudspeakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackYesNo

Similarities

  • Both have 5,000 mAh batteries.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 5.
  • Both have a plastic frame.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both take two SIM cards.
  • Both run Android 15.

In summary

Get the Samsung Galaxy F16 5G if you want faster charging and a sharper OLED screen, or the Tecno Spark Go 3 if you would rather have smoother scrolling and better water and dust protection.

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