Samsung Galaxy A16 vs Tecno Spark 40 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy A16 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro leads — 46/100 vs 44/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (575,630 vs 510,132); the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is thinner (6.7mm vs 7.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A16
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy A16 better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2047 vs 2014
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (33/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 575630 vs 510132
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 200g
- Higher performance (44/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (70/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A16 vs the Tecno Spark 40 Pro, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro scores 2 points higher (46/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A16 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A16 are nearly equal (70/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro are nearly equal (33/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A16 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (76/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A16 | Tecno Spark 40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Helio G100 | |
| AnTuTu | 510132 | 575630 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 2014 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | Android 15, HIOS 15.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.9 mm | 163.7×75.9×6.7 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | $150 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A16
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A16
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A16
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A16 and Tecno Spark 40 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Spark 40 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A16 by 11.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy A16
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A16 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A16 are nearly equal (70/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro are nearly equal (33/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A16 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (76/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A16 or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Tecno Spark 40 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy A16 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A16 and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A16 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro — 46/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A16 over the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (76/100 vs 60/100).