Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Samsung
PKR 54,999
67/100 overall
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Samsung Galaxy A16 5G vs Tecno Spark 50 5G
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 14 Jan 2026.
The short answer
The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 67 against 63 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The Tecno Spark 50 5G still wins on battery & charging and memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 54,999 against PKR 64,999.
Tecno Spark 50 5G
Tecno
PKR 64,999
63/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedSamsung Galaxy A16 5G takes it by 3.6 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Samsung Galaxy A16 5G costs PKR 10,000 less.
- Tecno Spark 50 5G packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.
- Tecno Spark 50 5G charges 20W faster.
- Tecno Spark 50 5G offers 10 GB more RAM.
- Tecno Spark 50 5G ships with 128 GB more storage.
Buy the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G if…
you care most about performance, camera and value for money.
Buy the Tecno Spark 50 5G if…
you care most about battery & charging and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Tecno Spark 50 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 54,999 Cheaper | PKR 64,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | Q4 2024 (Pakistan availability varies by market) | April 2, 2026 (Global Announcement) |
| Dimensions | 164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm | 167.9 × 79.3 × 8.18 mm |
| Weight | ~200 g Better | Around 205–210 g (varies by market) |
| Water resistance | None officially specified | IP64 Dust and Water Resistance |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.7 inches | 6.78 inches Better |
| Resolution | 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) | 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) |
| Panel type | PLS LCD 90Hz | IPS LCD Up to 700 nits (HBM) 120Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate Eye Care Mode Reading Mode Dark Mode |
| Protection | Android 14 One UI Core 6 | Standard scratch-resistant glass (official type not disclosed) |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2×2.2 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 14 (One UI Core 6) | Android 16 HiOS 16 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 4 GB / 6 GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X Supports Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM) up to 16GB (market dependent) Better |
| Internal storage | 64 GB / 128 GB | 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 Better |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated) | microSDXC (dedicated microSD card slot) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP (wide) 2 MP (depth) | 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 | 8 MP | 8 MP Single LED Flash Beauty Mode AI Portrait HDR |
| Video recording | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps 720p@30fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Po 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh (some regional variants list 6150 mAh rated capacity) Better |
| Wired charging | 25W wired | 45W Super Charging Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | v5.4 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted) Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor E-Compass Virtual Gyroscope |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 OTG supported | 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, Samsung Galaxy A16 5G or Tecno Spark 50 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.6 points. It wins on performance, camera and value for money. 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 Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and Tecno Spark 50 5G in Pakistan?
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is listed at PKR 54,999 and Tecno Spark 50 5G at PKR 64,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy A16 5G cheaper by PKR 10,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy A16 5G or Tecno Spark 50 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G 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, Samsung Galaxy A16 5G or Tecno Spark 50 5G?
Tecno Spark 50 5G leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 50 5G a 6500 mAh cell, with 25W and 45W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy A16 5G or Tecno Spark 50 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm) while Tecno Spark 50 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6nm).
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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.