{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-16-vs-tecno-camon-40-pro-4g/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T19:39:17+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": " Realme 16 vs Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G",
    "answer": "The Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 81 against 75 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The  Realme 16 still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 65,999 against PKR 86,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": " Realme 16",
            "slug": "realme-16",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-16/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-18-2026-12_14_18-PM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 86999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-18T07:18:23+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 51.3,
                "camera": 87,
                "battery": 85,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 73.2,
                "overall": 75.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Feb (2026)",
                    "Dimensions": "158.3 × 75.1 × 8.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "183 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP66-IP69K resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2392 pixels (Full HD+) ( ~401 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "OLED 240 Hz Up to ~1000 nits",
                    "Protection": "AGC DT-Star D+ tempered glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.5 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16( realme UI 7.0)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB / 12 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB / 256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP main + 2 MP auxiliary",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP",
                    "Video recording": "4K @ 30fps 1080p @ 30fps / 60fps Gyro-EIS (electronic stabilization)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 7000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "60 W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical) Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G",
            "slug": "tecno-camon-40-pro-4g",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-camon-40-pro-4g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-5-2026-10_25_41-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 65999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-05T05:42:44+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 71.9,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 80.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "April 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "164.4 × 74.3 × 7.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "178 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 dust and water resistant (up to 2m for 30 minutes, high-pressure water jets)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2436 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz, Always-On Display Curved AMOLED display 120Hz adaptive refresh rate Always-On Display Multi-touch support Up to 1300 nits peak brightness 10-bit color support Eye-care mode",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.2GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with HiOS 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB LPDDR4X (Up to 8GB Virtual RAM (16GB total memory)",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB UFS",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP f/1.9 Aperture 23mm Wide Lens 1/1.56\" Sensor PDAF Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) Secondary Camera 8MP Ultra-Wide Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama Flicker Sensor AI Photography Night Mode Portrait Mode Super Night AI Eraser AI Image Expansion",
                    "Selfie camera": "50MP Autofocus (AF) f/2.5 PDAF HDR AI Beauty",
                    "Video recording": "4K @30fps 4K HDR @60fps (market dependent) 1080p Recording Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5200 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Flash Charge 50% Charge: About 23 Minutes 100% Charge: About 43 Minutes AI Smart Charging Long-life Battery (Rated for approximately 1,800 charging cycles)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-Band Wi-Fi",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3 A2DP LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display Optical Fingerprint Face Unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Geomagnetic Sensor Electronic Compass Infrared Remote Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "tecno-camon-40-pro-4g",
        "margin": 5.2,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-16": 51.3,
                    "tecno-camon-40-pro-4g": 56
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-40-pro-4g"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-16": 87,
                    "tecno-camon-40-pro-4g": 98
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-40-pro-4g"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-16": 85,
                    "tecno-camon-40-pro-4g": 71.9
                },
                "leader": "realme-16"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-16": 100,
                    "tecno-camon-40-pro-4g": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-16": 62.5,
                    "tecno-camon-40-pro-4g": 75
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-40-pro-4g"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-16": 73.2,
                    "tecno-camon-40-pro-4g": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-40-pro-4g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G costs PKR 21,000 less.",
        " Realme 16 packs a 1,800 mAh larger battery.",
        " Realme 16 charges 15W faster.",
        "Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G offers 4 GB more RAM."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better,  Realme 16 or Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.2 points. It wins on performance, camera, memory & storage and value for money.  Realme 16 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of  Realme 16 and Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": " Realme 16 is listed at PKR 86,999 and Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G at PKR 65,999. That makes Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G cheaper by PKR 21,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera,  Realme 16 or Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery,  Realme 16 or Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G?",
            "answer": " Realme 16 leads on battery.  Realme 16 carries a 7000 mAh cell and Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G a 5200 mAh cell, with 60W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming,  Realme 16 or Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G is the stronger gaming phone here.  Realme 16 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo while Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G runs the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate (6nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}