realme 16 Pro 5G vs TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
46.7Performance28.9
87.8Display77.8
58.5Camera30.1
79.8Battery54.3
46.7Features60
9 spec wins — realme 16 Pro 5G3 spec wins — TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
realme 16 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 63.9 to 47.1, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+28) and battery (+26). 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 Pro 5G
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 88 vs 78
- Stronger camera score: 59 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 80 vs 54
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
Reasons to pick the TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 47
- 14% lower thickness: 6.7 mm vs 7.8 mm
- 11% lower weight: 170 g vs 192 g
- Has NFC — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | realme 16 Pro 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″ | 6.78 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1224x2720 |
| Pixel density | 450 ppi+2% | 440 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 6,500 nits+44% | 4,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 93.6 %+5% | 89.3 % |
Performance
| Spec | realme 16 Pro 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Max | MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | realme 16 Pro 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 200 MP+300% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | — |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+285% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | — |
Battery
| Spec | realme 16 Pro 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh+35% | 5,200 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W+78% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | realme 16 Pro 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 192 g | 170 g+11% |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm | 6.7 mm+14% |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP64 |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 16 Pro 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | — |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | realme 16 Pro 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (realme UI 7.0) | Android 15 (HiOS 15) |
Audio
| Spec | realme 16 Pro 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | — |