realme 16 5G vs TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
25.3Performance28.9
71.1Display77.8
37.9Camera30.1
75.6Battery54.3
57.3Features60
6 spec wins — realme 16 5G6 spec wins — TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
realme 16 5G wins this phone face-off, 50.2 to 47.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+21) and camera (+8). TECNO SPARK 40 Pro still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the realme 16 5G
- Stronger camera score: 38 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 76 vs 54
- 285% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 35% higher capacity: 7,000 mAh vs 5,200 mAh
Reasons to pick the TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 29 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 71
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 17% lower thickness: 6.7 mm vs 8.1 mm
- 11% higher Pixel density: 440 ppi vs 397 ppi
Display
| Spec | realme 16 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.57 ″ | 6.78 ″+3% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2372 | 1224x2720 |
| Pixel density | 397 ppi | 440 ppi+11% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 4,200 nits | 4,500 nits+7% |
| Screen-to-body | 93 %+4% | 89.3 % |
Performance
| Spec | realme 16 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo | MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 807Bottom 21% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,040Bottom 20% | — |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 98 %Top 44% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | — |
Camera
| Spec | realme 16 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | — |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+285% | 13 MP |
Battery
| Spec | realme 16 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh+35% | 5,200 mAh |
| Wired charging | 60 W+33% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | realme 16 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 183 g | 170 g+7% |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm | 6.7 mm+17% |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP64 |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 16 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | realme 16 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (realme UI 7.0) | Android 15 (HiOS 15) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | realme 16 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | — |