Head to head

Samsung Galaxy A16 vs Tecno Spark 30 5G

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 14 Jan 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Samsung Galaxy A16 takes it by 7 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Samsung Galaxy A16 leads

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

Camera Level

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

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Samsung Galaxy A16 leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Samsung Galaxy A16 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy A16 if…

you care most about performance, display and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy A16 Tecno Spark 30 5G
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 54,999 PKR 49,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date Announced October 7, 2024; released October 25, 2024 September 2024
Dimensions 164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm 165 x 77 x 7.8 mm
Weight 200 g 188.5 g Better
Water resistance No official IP rating IP54 dust and splash resistant
Display
Screen size 6.7 in Better 6.67 inches
Resolution 1080 × 2340 px (~396 ppi) Better 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)
Panel type Super AMOLED 90Hz IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 700 nits (High Brightness Mode)
Protection Scratch-resistant glass No official display protection announced
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6 nm) MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 2.4 GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 2.0 GHz
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 14 with One UI 6.1 (upgradable up to at least Android 16 / One UI 8) Android 14 with HiOS 14
Memory & storage
RAM 6 GB or 8 GB 6GB / 8GB Supported (Memory Fusion technology, up to 8GB extended RAM depending on the variant)
Internal storage 128 GB or 256 GB 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot) microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main camera 50 MP wide + 5 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP macro 108 MP, f/1.8, PDAF Auxiliary sensor Triple LED Flash HDR Panorama Better
Selfie camera 13 MP Better 8 MP Dual-LED Flash
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p at 30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 25W wired Better 18W Wired Fast Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.3 5.3 A2DP LE
NFC Yes (region-dependent) Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side), accelerometer, compass, proximity, gyro Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Virtual Gyroscope
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, Samsung Galaxy A16 or Tecno Spark 30 5G?

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.

What is the price of Samsung Galaxy A16 and Tecno Spark 30 5G in Pakistan?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy A16 or Tecno Spark 30 5G?

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).

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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.