Samsung Galaxy M16
Samsung
PKR 53,999
74/100 overall
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Samsung Galaxy M16 vs Tecno Spark 50s
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 29 Jul 2026.
The short answer
The Samsung Galaxy M16 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 74 against 52 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The Tecno Spark 50s still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Samsung Galaxy M16 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 53,999 against PKR 80,999.
Tecno Spark 50s
Tecno
PKR 80,999
52/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedSamsung Galaxy M16 takes it by 22.2 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Samsung Galaxy M16 costs PKR 27,000 less.
- Tecno Spark 50s packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.
- Tecno Spark 50s charges 20W faster.
- Samsung Galaxy M16 ships with 128 GB more storage.
- Samsung Galaxy M16 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.
Buy the Samsung Galaxy M16 if…
you care most about performance, camera, display, memory & storage and value for money.
Buy the Tecno Spark 50s if…
you care most about battery & charging.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M16 | Tecno Spark 50s |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 53,999 Cheaper | PKR 80,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | February 2025 | October 16, 2026 (announced); expected release date: October 20, 2026 |
| Dimensions | 164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm | 167.9 × 79.3 × 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 191 g Better | 210 g |
| Water resistance | IP54 (Dust protected and splash resistant). | IP64 (dust-tight and protected against water splashes). |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.7 inches | 6.78 inches Better |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+) Better | 720 × 1576 pixels |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED 90Hz 16 million colors | IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, approximately 256 ppi, 560 nits brightness. |
| Protection | Not officially specified | Not specified. |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm) |
| CPU | 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz | Octa-core 2 × 2.5GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Operating system | Android 15 with One UI 7 (launch software varies slightly by region) | Android 16 HIOS 16 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB Better | 128GB UFS 2.2 |
| Card slot | microSD card support up to 1.5TB (Hybrid slot). | microSDXC (dedicated slot). |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP (Wide, AF) 5 MP (Ultra-wide) 2 MP (Macro) LED Flash Panorama HDR | 50 MP, f/1.8, wide-angle, autofocus, LED flash. |
| Selfie camera | 13 MP Better | 8 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle. |
| Video recording | 1080p @30fps | Rear: 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps. Front: 720p video recording. |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh | Li-Po (non-removable). 6500 mAh Better |
| Wired charging | 25W Fast Charging (wired) | 45W wired charging, bypass charging. Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM (Hybrid SIM slot) | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Sensors | Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope (Virtual) Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity sensor, compass. |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 OTG support | USB Type-C. |
“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 M16 or Tecno Spark 50s?
Samsung Galaxy M16 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 22.2 points. It wins on performance, camera, display, memory & storage and value for money. Tecno Spark 50s 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 M16 and Tecno Spark 50s in Pakistan?
Samsung Galaxy M16 is listed at PKR 53,999 and Tecno Spark 50s at PKR 80,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy M16 cheaper by PKR 27,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy M16 or Tecno Spark 50s?
Samsung Galaxy M16 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 M16 or Tecno Spark 50s?
Tecno Spark 50s leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy M16 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 50s a 6500 mAh cell, with 25W and 45W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy M16 or Tecno Spark 50s?
Samsung Galaxy M16 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy M16 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) while Tecno Spark 50s runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm).
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