Samsung Galaxy A16 5GvsTecno Spark 30 Pro
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Tecno Spark 30 Pro wins
Verdict
Tecno Spark 30 Pro wins 4 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Tecno Spark 30 Pro is the overall winner, 4 / 5 — price is its standout. At USD 179, it's also the most affordable of this group.
- Tecno Spark 30 Pro takes Performance — led by ram (8 GB).
- Tecno Spark 30 Pro takes Display — led by refresh rate (120 Hz).
- Tecno Spark 30 Pro takes Camera — led by video score (85 pts).
- Tecno Spark 30 Pro takes Battery — led by charging speed (33 W).
- Too close to call between Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and Tecno Spark 30 Pro.
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 5G if you want…
No decisive wins in this matchup.
Choose Tecno Spark 30 Pro if you want…
- Choose Tecno Spark 30 Pro if you want more apps open at once — 8 GB vs 4 GB.
- Choose Tecno Spark 30 Pro if you want more room for photos and apps — 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose Tecno Spark 30 Pro if you want a bigger screen — 6.78 in vs 6.7 in.
- Choose Tecno Spark 30 Pro if you want a sharper screen — 393 ppi vs 385 ppi.
- Choose Tecno Spark 30 Pro if you want smoother scrolling — 120 Hz vs 90 Hz.
- Choose Tecno Spark 30 Pro if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 1,700 nits vs 800 nits.
- Choose Tecno Spark 30 Pro if you want better video quality — 85 pts vs 75 pts.
- Choose Tecno Spark 30 Pro if you want a better camera — 108 pts vs 102 pts.
- Choose Tecno Spark 30 Pro if you want faster charging — 33 W vs 25 W.
At a glance
- Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- Tecno Spark 30 Pro
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 5G if price matters most. It costs USD 199.
Tecno Spark 30 Pro
Choose Tecno Spark 30 Pro if price matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 179, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- Cheap 5G
- 5,000 mAh battery
- Long support
- Slow chipset
- HD+ screen
- Plastic build
Tecno Spark 30 Pro
- 108 MP camera
- 120 Hz display
- Affordable
- Slow chipset
- 33 W charging
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