Samsung Galaxy A16 vs TECNO Spark 40C

Compare Samsung Galaxy A16 and TECNO Spark 40C side by side, including display, battery, camera, chipset, and other key specifications.

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Samsung Galaxy A16

One UI 7

Starting priceRs. 61,999

Memory8GB / 256GB

Battery5000 mAh

TECNO Spark 40C

HIOS 15.1

Starting priceRs. 29,799

Memory8GB (4GB extended) / 128GB

Battery6000 mAh

Quick buying guide

The important differences at a glance

Samsung Galaxy A16 and TECNO Spark 40C lead in different areas, so the better choice depends on what matters to you.

Based on listed specifications

Lower starting priceTECNO Spark 40CRs. 32,200 less

Battery capacityTECNO Spark 40C6,000 mAh listed capacity

Faster chargingSamsung Galaxy A1625W listed charging

Main camera resolutionSamsung Galaxy A1650 MP main camera

This summary uses catalog data and current starting prices. Camera quality, software experience, and real-world battery life can differ from raw specifications.

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Specification	Samsung Galaxy A16	TECNO Spark 40C
Variants & Pricing
All Variants	PK: 8GB / 256GB, Rs. 61,999, PTA: Yes, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: Black, Light Green, Gray \| PK: 6GB / 256GB, Rs. 54,999, PTA: Yes, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: Black, Light Green, Gray	PK: 8GB (4GB extended) / 128GB, Rs. 29,799, PTA: Yes, Card slot: No, Availability: Yes, Colors: Veil White, Ripple Blue, Titanium Grey, Ink Black
Price	Rs. 61,999	Rs. 29,799
PTA Approved	Yes	Yes
RAM	8GB	8GB (4GB extended)
Storage	256GB	128GB
Card Slot	Yes	No
Colors	Black, Light Green, Gray	Veil White, Ripple Blue, Titanium Grey, Ink Black
Availability	Yes	Yes
Currency	PKR	PKR
Basic
Launch Date	2024-11-08	2025-08-19
Security Updates Until	2031-08-31	N/A
Upcoming Device	No	No
Status	Available	Available
Manufacturer	Samsung	Tecno
Warranty	1 Year Limited Warranty	1 Year
Official Website	https://www.samsung.com/pk/smartphones/galaxy-a16/	N/A
OS	One UI 7	HIOS 15.1
Android Version	Android 14	Android 15
Performance
Chipset	Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)	MediaTek Helio G81
CPU	Octa-core (2.2GHz, 2.0GHz)	Octa-core
GPU	Mali-G57 MC2	Mali-G52 MC2
Benchmark	N/A	AnTuTu
Benchmark Score	N/A	0
Benchmark Remarks	N/A	Entry-level smartphone with Helio G81, 120Hz display and large 6000mAh battery
Display
Size	6.7 inches	6.67 inches
Type	Super AMOLED	IPS LCD, 120Hz
Resolution	1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+)	720 x 1600 pixels
PPI Density	385	263
Refresh Rate	N/A	120Hz
Body
Dimensions	164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm	165.6 x 77 x 8.37 mm
Weight	200 g	N/A
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (Hybrid)	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
IP Rating	IP54	N/A
Battery
Battery	5000 mAh	6000 mAh
Charging	25W Super Fast Charging	18W wired
Camera
Back Camera	50 MP (f/1.8) + 5 MP (f/2.2) + 2 MP (f/2.4)	13 MP
Front Camera	13 MP, f/2.0	8 MP
Back Camera Count	3	1
Front Camera Count	1	1
Back Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front Video	1080p@30fps	Yes
Back Flash	Yes	Yes
Front Flash	No	Yes
Camera Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama	HDR, Panorama, AI camera modes
Zoom	Digital Zoom up to 10x	Digital zoom supported
Connectivity
Network	GSM / WCDMA / LTE	2G / 3G / 4G LTE
SIM Type	Dual SIM	Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band	Wi-Fi supported
Bluetooth	5.3	Yes
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS	GPS
NFC	Yes	No
Infrared	No	Yes
Radio	No	Yes
USB	USB Type-C (USB 2.0)	USB Type-C
Sensors
Fingerprint	Fingerprint Sensor (Side-mounted)	Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
Others	Accelerometer, Geomagnetic, Light, Virtual Proximity Sensing	accelerometer, proximity sensor, software gyroscope, infrared remote control