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 (576,015 vs 503,850); the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is thinner (6.7mm vs 7.9mm).
Samsung Galaxy A16
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2047 vs 2014
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (33/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 576015 vs 503850
- 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)
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).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A16 | Tecno Spark 40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Helio G100 | |
| AnTuTu | 503850 | 576015 | |
| 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 |
Samsung Galaxy A16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
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
Samsung Galaxy A16
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
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 12.5% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy A16
Price unknownperformance
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).
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?
The Samsung Galaxy A16 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Spark 40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.