Side-by-side technical data
Tecno Spark 40 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Comparison between Tecno Spark 40 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A16 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Tecno and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy A16 5G, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Design & display or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Spark 40 Pro | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.0 | 6.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| Camera | 3.9 | 4.6 |
| Connectivity | 6.0 | 7.2 |
| Battery & charging | 6.8 | 5.6 |
Which one is for you?
Tecno Spark 40 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,200 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 4,500 nits
- against 800 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 440 ppi
- against 385 ppi
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 435,895
- against 410,000
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against UFS 2.2
- RAM Type
- DDR5
- against DDR4
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Spark 40 Pro | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate | Samsung Exynos 1330 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 5 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 410,000 | 435,895 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2x Cortex-A78 at 2.4 GHz and 6x Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR5 Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 360 |
Design
| Specification | Spark 40 Pro | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Titanium, Blue, Green, Grey | Black, White, Blue, Gold, Green, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 6.7 mm Best value | 7.9 mm |
| Body Width | 75.9 mm | 77.9 mm |
| Body Height | 163.7 mm | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 170 g Best value | 200 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.3 % Best value | 86 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP64, Drop Resistant Up to 2 m Best value | IP54 |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | B |
| Repairability Class | — | C |
| Drop Test Count | — | 180 |
Battery
| Specification | Spark 40 Pro | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | B |
| Battery Capacity | 5,200 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | 43 h |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,200 |
Display
| Specification | Spark 40 Pro | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 4,500 nits Best value | 800 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ Best value | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,224 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,720 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 440 ppi Best value | 385 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 144 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 7i, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Always-On Display | Mohs Level 5, Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Spark 40 Pro | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Spark 40 Pro | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Spark 40 Pro | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 Best value | 14 |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Spark 40 Pro | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Single Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.38 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 0.94 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 650 Mbps | 2,550 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 1,280 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Spark 40 Pro | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | 2 Best value |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, A2DP | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, EDR, HID |
Technical
| Specification | Spark 40 Pro | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | — | 249 € |
| Model numbers | KM6 | SM-A166B, SM-A166B/DS, SM-A166P, SM-A166P/DS, SM-A166E, SM-A166E/DS, SM-A166W, SM-A166U, SM-A166U1 |
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