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Tecno Spark 50C vs Samsung Galaxy F16 5G

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Tecno Spark 50C

Tecno Spark 50C

  • 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • Screen: 720 x 1600 pixels.
  • MediaTek Helio G81 (12 nm) processor.
  • 4 GB RAM in this version.
  • 5,200 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, a higher-resolution main camera (50 MP) and sharper selfies (13 MP), while the Tecno Spark 50C scrolls more smoothly (120 Hz), runs newer Android 16 and has better water and dust protection (IP68).

Refresh

Tecno Spark 50C
120 Hz display refresh rate
Samsung Galaxy F16 5G
About 90 Hz display refresh rate

Display

Tecno Spark 50C
720 x 1600 pixels
Samsung Galaxy F16 5G
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)

Performance

Tecno Spark 50C
MediaTek Helio G81 (12 nm) processor
Samsung Galaxy F16 5G
Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) processor

Battery capacity

Tecno Spark 50C
5,200 mAh battery capacity
Samsung Galaxy F16 5G
5,000 mAh battery capacity

Charging

Tecno Spark 50C
15 W rated wired charging power
Samsung Galaxy F16 5G
25 W rated wired charging power

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Tecno Spark 50C

  • Smoother 120 Hz display (vs 90 Hz).
  • IP68 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
  • Newer Android 16 (vs Android 15).
  • FM radio.
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.3).
  • Stereo speakers.

Samsung Galaxy F16 5G

  • Faster rated wired charging: 25 W (vs 15 W).
  • OLED display (vs LCD).
  • Higher-resolution main camera: 50 MP (vs 13 MP).
  • Higher screen resolution: 1080 × 2340 (vs 720 × 1600).
  • Higher-resolution selfie camera: 13 MP (vs 8 MP).

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PriorityTecno Spark 50CSamsung Galaxy F16 5G
Display6.78-inch LCD display, 120 Hz6.7-inch OLED display, 90 Hz, 385 ppi
Camera13 MP main camera50 MP main camera
PerformanceMediaTek Helio G81 processorMediatek Dimensity 6300 processor
StorageUp to 256 GB storage128 GB storage
Battery capacity5,200 mAh battery5,000 mAh battery
Charging15 W wired charging25 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50CSamsung Galaxy F16 5G
BrandTECNOSamsung
ModelSPARK 50CGalaxy F16
Announced2026, September 172025, March 11
Device type / form familySmartphone—
Release statusAvailable. Released 2026, SeptemberAvailable. 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 50CSamsung Galaxy F16 5G
Dimensions167.8 x 79.2 x 7.9 mm (6.61 x 3.12 x 0.31 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
Drop resistanceDrop resistant up to 1.7m—
Weight—191 g (6.74 oz)

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50CSamsung Galaxy F16 5G
Display6.78-inch IPS LCD; 120HzSuper AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM); 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Screen resolution720 x 1600 pixels1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
Display featuresWet and oily hand touch supportSuper AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)
Display technologyIPS LCD—
Display size6.78 inches—
Refresh rate120Hz—
Pixel densityApproximately 259 ppi—
Aspect ratio20:9—
Screen-to-body ratioApproximately 83.5%—
Screen area111.0 cm²—

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50CSamsung Galaxy F16 5G
ProcessorMediaTek Helio G81 (12 nm)Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G52 MC2Mali-G57 MC2
User interfaceHiOS 16—
Process node12 nm—

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50CSamsung Galaxy F16 5G
RAM4GB physical RAM4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage64GB, 128GB, 256GB128GB
Expandable storagemicroSDXC (dedicated slot)microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Memory configurations64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50CSamsung 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 50CSamsung Galaxy F16 5G
Battery5200 mAh5000 mAh
Charging15W wired25W wired
Battery technologyLithium polymer (Li-Po)—

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50CSamsung Galaxy F16 5G
Operating systemAndroid 16Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50CSamsung Galaxy F16 5G
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bandsLTE1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66
Network speedHSPA, LTEHSPA, LTE, 5G
5G bands—1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50CSamsung Galaxy F16 5G
NFCYesYes
Bluetooth5.4, A2DP, LE5.3, 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
InfraredYes—

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50CSamsung Galaxy F16 5G
Water resistanceIP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50CSamsung Galaxy F16 5G
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometerFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
ColorsBurgundy Red, Forge Orange, Basalt Titanium, Eclipse BlackBling Black, Vibing Blue, Glam Green
BiometricsSide-mounted fingerprint sensor—
AI featuresTECNO AI; AI call noise cancellation; Ask Ella; AI Writing; Hi Translate—

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50CSamsung Galaxy F16 5G
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes
3.5 mm headphone jackYesNo

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 have similar screen sizes (6.78 and 6.7 inches).

In summary

Get the Samsung Galaxy F16 5G if you want faster charging and a sharper OLED screen, or the Tecno Spark 50C if you would rather have smoother scrolling and newer Android 16.

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