Galaxy A16 5G
Samsung Galaxy A16 comes with a massive 6.7" 90Hz AMOLED display, triple back cameras (50MP primary), a large 5000mAh battery with 25W fast charging, and long-term software support (6 OS upgrades/years security), the Galaxy A16 is an inexpensive smartphone for 2024 and 2025. 5G, a side fingerprint sensor, and accessible 4G and 5G models are important features. The 5G version frequently uses an Exynos 1330 CPU for seamless operation. Galaxy A16 is marketed as a competent, cost-effective gadget with remarkable longevity for its price range.
Key Specifications
- Display: 6.7" FHD+ Super AMOLED, 90Hz, Vision Booster for brightness.
- Cameras: 50MP Main, 5MP Ultrawide, 2MP Macro, 13MP Selfie.
- Battery: 5000mAh with 25W Super Fast Charging.
- Performance: Octa-core processor (Exynos 1330 in 5G model), 4GB/8GB RAM, 128GB/256GB storage (expandable).
- Connectivity: 5G (on 5G model), Wi-Fi 6, USB-C, NFC.
- Security: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor.
- Software: Android, up to 6 OS upgrades & 6 years security updates.
Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Launch of Galaxy A16 5G
| Announced | 07 October, 2024 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, October 25 |
Body of Galaxy A16 5G
| Dimensions | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 200 g (7.05 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
Display of Galaxy A16 5G
| Type | Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density) |
| Protection | Mohs level 5 |
Platform
| OS | Android 14, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 |
| Chipset | Exynos 1330 (5 nm) or Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) or Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP2 or Mali-G57 MC2 |
Memory of Galaxy A16 5G
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera of Galaxy A16 5G
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
Selfie Camera
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
Battery of Galaxy A16 5G
| Type | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired |
Sound
| Loud Speaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Features of Galaxy A16 5G
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
| Extra | Virtual proximity sensing |
MISC
| Colors | Blue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light Green |
| Models | SM-A166B, SM-A166B/DS, SM-A166P, SM-A166P/DS, SM-A166E, SM-A166E/DS |
| Price |
$199
(United States)
Reference price only. Actual prices may vary.
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Tests
| Performance | AnTuTu: 368854 (v9), 435895 (v10) |
| Display | 824 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Geek Bench | 2090 (v5), 2042 (v6) |
| 3DMark | 360 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Loud Speaker | -25.7 LUFS (Very good) |
| Active use score | 12:08h |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G launched in the U.S. in January 2025 starting at $199.99.
Octa-core processor (Exynos 1330 in 5G model), 4GB/8GB RAM, 128GB/256GB storage (expandable).
A 6.7" FHD+ Super AMOLED, 90Hz, Vision Booster for brightness.
Galaxy A16 5G comes with a 50MP Main, 5MP Ultrawide, 2MP Macro, 13MP Selfie.
