| Prices | Price (USD) | USD $133.98 USD |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Technology |
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
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| Launch | Announced | 2024, October 07 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, October 25 | |
| Body | 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-SIM · Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
|
| Features | IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes) | |
| Display | 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) | |
| Platform | OS | Android 14, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5 |
| 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 | Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | |
| Main Camera | 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) |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | |
| Selfie camera | Single | 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | 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 | Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
| Features | Virtual proximity sensing | |
| Battery | Type | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | |
| 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, SM-A166W, SM-A166U, SM-A166U1 | |
| SAR EU | 0.38 W/kg (head) 0.94 W/kg (body) | |
| Price | $ 133.98 / € 105.59 / £ 164.99 | |
| EU LABEL | Energy | Class B |
| Battery | 43:30h endurance, 1200 cycles | |
| Free fall | Class B (180 falls) | |
| Repairability | Class C | |
| Our Tests | Performance |
AnTuTu: 368854 (v9), 435895 (v10) GeekBench: 2090 (v5), 2042 (v6) 3DMark: 360 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Display | 824 nits max brightness (measured) | |
| Loudspeaker | -25.7 LUFS (Very good) | |
| Battery | Active use score 12:08h |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Advantages
- Next-generation 5G cellular network support ensuring rapid data transfers
- Luminous AMOLED panel engineered for vivid color accuracy and outdoor readability
- High-detail 50MP primary camera sensor
- Generous 5000mAh battery unit ensuring dependable all-day endurance
Disadvantages
- Omission of a 3.5mm headphone jack (requires Type-C adapter or wireless audio)
Arriving with an assertive focus on market competitiveness, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G enters the mobile landscape offering a compelling hardware package tailored to deliver maximum return on investment. The device commands visual attention through its modern AMOLED panel measuring 6.7 inches paired with an energetic 90Hz refresh rate, which brings punchy saturation, deep blacks, and excellent dynamic range to a competitive tier.
At the engine room of the device, processing duties are commanded by the energetic Exynos 1330 (5 nm) or Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm). This configuration provides ample headroom for fluid split-screen multitasking, responsive touch polling, and smooth graphical transitions across daily applications. Imaging requirements are addressed by an agile primary camera—centered on a 50MP primary sensor—yielding clean, share-worthy captures with respectable dynamic range and accurate white balance.
Battery longevity is secured through a 5000mAh battery unit, backed by standard charging speeds to ensure users spend more time active and less time anchored to wall outlets. When evaluated against rival contemporaries, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G presents an undeniable value proposition that punches well above its weight class.
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