Realme 16
Realme
PKR 86,999
77/100 overall
Full specs & reviewHead to head
Realme 16 vs Tecno Spark 50 5G
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 18 Jan 2026.
The short answer
The Realme 16 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 77 against 65 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Tecno Spark 50 5G still wins on memory & storage and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 50 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 64,999 against PKR 86,999.
Tecno Spark 50 5G
Tecno
PKR 64,999
65/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedRealme 16 takes it by 12.3 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Tecno Spark 50 5G costs PKR 22,000 less.
- Realme 16 packs a 500 mAh larger battery.
- Realme 16 charges 15W faster.
- Tecno Spark 50 5G offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Realme 16 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.
Buy the Realme 16 if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging and display.
Buy the Tecno Spark 50 5G if…
you care most about memory & storage and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Realme 16 | Tecno Spark 50 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 86,999 | PKR 64,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | Feb (2026) | April 2, 2026 (Global Announcement) |
| Dimensions | 158.3 × 75.1 × 8.1 mm | 167.9 × 79.3 × 8.18 mm |
| Weight | 183 g Better | Around 205–210 g (varies by market) |
| Water resistance | IP66-IP69K resistance | IP64 Dust and Water Resistance |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.7 inches | 6.78 inches Better |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2392 pixels (Full HD+) ( ~401 ppi) Better | 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) |
| Panel type | OLED 240 Hz Up to ~1000 nits | IPS LCD Up to 700 nits (HBM) 120Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate Eye Care Mode Reading Mode Dark Mode |
| Protection | AGC DT-Star D+ tempered glass | Standard scratch-resistant glass (official type not disclosed) |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2×2.5 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 Performance Cores 6 × Cortex-A55 Efficiency Cores |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Operating system | Android 16( realme UI 7.0) | Android 16 HiOS 16 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X Supports Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM) up to 16GB (market dependent) Better |
| Internal storage | 128 GB / 256 GB | 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 |
| Card slot | No | microSDXC (dedicated microSD card slot) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP main + 2 MP auxiliary | 50 MP f/1.8 PDAF AI Lens LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Photography FlashSnap Night Mode Portrait Mode Beauty Mode AI Scene Detection |
| Selfie camera | 50 MP Better | 8 MP Single LED Flash Beauty Mode AI Portrait HDR |
| Video recording | 4K @ 30fps 1080p @ 30fps / 60fps Gyro-EIS (electronic stabilization) | 1080p@30fps 720p@30fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 7000 mAh Better | 6500 mAh (some regional variants list 6150 mAh rated capacity) |
| Wired charging | 60 W wired Better | 45W Super Charging |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | v5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under-display, optical) Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass | Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor E-Compass Virtual Gyroscope |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.
Questions people ask
Which is better, Realme 16 or Tecno Spark 50 5G?
Realme 16 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 12.3 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and display. Tecno Spark 50 5G can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.
What is the price of Realme 16 and Tecno Spark 50 5G in Pakistan?
Realme 16 is listed at PKR 86,999 and Tecno Spark 50 5G at PKR 64,999. That makes Tecno Spark 50 5G cheaper by PKR 22,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Realme 16 or Tecno Spark 50 5G?
Realme 16 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.
Which phone has the better battery, Realme 16 or Tecno Spark 50 5G?
Realme 16 leads on battery. Realme 16 carries a 7000 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 50 5G a 6500 mAh cell, with 60W and 45W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Realme 16 or Tecno Spark 50 5G?
Realme 16 is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme 16 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo while Tecno Spark 50 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6nm).
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