Head to head

Realme 16T vs Tecno Camon 40 Pro

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 13 May 2026.

The short answer

The Realme 16T is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 75 against 71 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and value for money. The Tecno Camon 40 Pro still wins on camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Camon 40 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 67,999 against PKR 68,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Realme 16T takes it by 3.8 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Realme 16T leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Tecno Camon 40 Pro leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Realme 16T leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Realme 16T leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Camon 40 Pro costs PKR 1,000 less.
  • Realme 16T packs a 1,800 mAh larger battery.

Buy the Realme 16T if…

you care most about performance, battery & charging and value for money.

Buy the Tecno Camon 40 Pro if…

you care most about camera.

Full specification comparison

Specification Realme 16T Tecno Camon 40 Pro
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 68,999 PKR 67,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date May 22, 2026 ( india ) April 5, 2025
Dimensions Approx. 163 x 75 x 8 mm 164.4 × 74.3 × 7.3 mm
Weight Around 190g – 210g (Expected) 178 g Better
Water resistance IP66 / IP68 / IP69 Water & Dust Resistance Not listed
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch 6.78 in Better
Resolution 1080 x 2372 Pixels 1080 × 2436 pixels (~393 ppi) Better
Panel type AMOLED, 120Hz, FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (Expected) Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6300 / 6400 (Expected) MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate (6 nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 Android 15 with HIOS 15
Memory & storage
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8 GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
Card slot microSDXC (Hybrid Slot) Yes (microSD expandable)
Camera
Main camera 50 MP Wide 2 MP Depth LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Gyro-EIS 50 MP wide (OIS) + 8 MP ultra-wide
Selfie camera 16 MP Selfie Camera 50 MP wide Better
Video recording 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Si/C Li-Ion Non-removable Battery 7000mAh / 8000mAh (Expected) Better Non-removable Li-Ion 5200 mAh
Wired charging 45W Fast Charging, USB Type-C 2.0, Bypass Charging Supported 45W wired fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) Dual Nano-SIM (IP68/IP69 dust & water resistant)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band, Hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE 5.3
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors In-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity
USB USB Type-C 2.0 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 16T or Tecno Camon 40 Pro?

Realme 16T comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.8 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging and value for money. Tecno Camon 40 Pro 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 16T and Tecno Camon 40 Pro in Pakistan?

Realme 16T is listed at PKR 68,999 and Tecno Camon 40 Pro at PKR 67,999. That makes Tecno Camon 40 Pro cheaper by PKR 1,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Realme 16T or Tecno Camon 40 Pro?

Tecno Camon 40 Pro 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 16T or Tecno Camon 40 Pro?

Realme 16T leads on battery. Realme 16T carries a 7000 mAh cell and Tecno Camon 40 Pro a 5200 mAh cell, with 45W and 45W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Realme 16T or Tecno Camon 40 Pro?

Realme 16T is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme 16T runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 / 6400 (Expected) while Tecno Camon 40 Pro runs the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate (6 nm).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.