{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-a16-vs-tecno-spark-30-5g/", "generated": "2026-08-10T22:41:30+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Samsung Galaxy A16 vs Tecno Spark 30 5G", "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy A16 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 71 against 64 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, display and value for money. The Tecno Spark 30 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 49,999 against PKR 54,999.", "phones": [ { "name": "Samsung Galaxy A16", "slug": "samsung-galaxy-a16", "brand": "Samsung", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-a16/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-14-2026-10_46_32-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 54999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-01-14T05:56:54+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 44.4, "camera": 84, "battery": 64.6, "display": 100, "memory": 50, "value": 100, "overall": 70.5 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "Announced October 7, 2024; released October 25, 2024", "Dimensions": "164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm", "Weight": "200 g", "Water resistance": "No official IP rating" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.7 in", "Resolution": "1080 × 2340 px (~396 ppi)", "Panel type": "Super AMOLED 90Hz", "Protection": "Scratch-resistant glass" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G99 (6 nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)", "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2", "Operating system": "Android 14 with One UI 6.1 (upgradable up to at least Android 16 / One UI 8)" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "6 GB or 8 GB", "Internal storage": "128 GB or 256 GB", "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50 MP wide + 5 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP macro", "Selfie camera": "13 MP", "Video recording": "1080p@30fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh", "Wired charging": "25W wired" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band", "Bluetooth": "5.3", "NFC": "Yes (region-dependent)", "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side), accelerometer, compass, proximity, gyro", "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0" } } }, { "name": "Tecno Spark 30 5G", "slug": "tecno-spark-30-5g", "brand": "Tecno", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-30-5g/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-5-2026-11_00_33-AM-683x1024.png", "price": { "amount": 49999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-08-05T06:14:48+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 27, "camera": 83, "battery": 62.8, "display": 87, "memory": 50, "value": 97.6, "overall": 63.5 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "September 2024", "Dimensions": "165 x 77 x 7.8 mm", "Weight": "188.5 g", "Water resistance": "IP54 dust and splash resistant" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.67 inches", "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)", "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 700 nits (High Brightness Mode)", "Protection": "No official display protection announced" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 2.4 GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 2.0 GHz", "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2", "Operating system": "Android 14 with HiOS 14" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "6GB / 8GB Supported (Memory Fusion technology, up to 8GB extended RAM depending on the variant)", "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2", "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "108 MP, f/1.8, PDAF Auxiliary sensor Triple LED Flash HDR Panorama", "Selfie camera": "8 MP Dual-LED Flash", "Video recording": "1080p at 30fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh", "Wired charging": "18W Wired Fast Charging" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct", "Bluetooth": "5.3 A2DP LE", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Virtual Gyroscope", "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": "samsung-galaxy-a16", "margin": 7, "decisive": true, "categories": [ { "category": "performance", "label": "Performance", "weight": 25, "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.", "scores": { "samsung-galaxy-a16": 44.4, "tecno-spark-30-5g": 27 }, "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a16" }, { "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": { "samsung-galaxy-a16": 84, "tecno-spark-30-5g": 83 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "battery", "label": "Battery & charging", "weight": 18, "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.", "scores": { "samsung-galaxy-a16": 64.6, "tecno-spark-30-5g": 62.8 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "samsung-galaxy-a16": 100, "tecno-spark-30-5g": 87 }, "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a16" }, { "category": "memory", "label": "Memory & storage", "weight": 12, "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.", "scores": { "samsung-galaxy-a16": 50, "tecno-spark-30-5g": 50 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "samsung-galaxy-a16": 100, "tecno-spark-30-5g": 97.6 }, "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a16" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Tecno Spark 30 5G costs PKR 5,000 less.", "Samsung Galaxy A16 charges 7W faster.", "Tecno Spark 30 5G has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.", "Samsung Galaxy A16 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A16 or Tecno Spark 30 5G?", "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A16 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7 points. It wins on performance, display and value for money. Tecno Spark 30 5G 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 Samsung Galaxy A16 and Tecno Spark 30 5G in Pakistan?", "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A16 is listed at PKR 54,999 and Tecno Spark 30 5G at PKR 49,999. That makes Tecno Spark 30 5G cheaper by PKR 5,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy A16 or Tecno Spark 30 5G?", "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A16 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy A16 runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6 nm) while Tecno Spark 30 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (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/)." }