Samsung Galaxy A16 5G: Full phone specifications

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Android smartphone is available in the US, Canada, UK, Germany, Netherlands, Australia, and other markets around the world.

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G specifications in brief:

• Price Range: Above USD $200
• Release Date: 2024
• Network Type: 2G/3G/4G/5G
• eSIM: No
• aptX Bluetooth: No
• IR Blaster / Infrared Port: No
• 3.5mm headphone jack: No.
• Fingerprint Sensor: Yes
• Fast Charging: Yes
• Wireless Charging: No.

Specifications

Below are more detailed specifications of the device.

Mobile Wireless Network and Software

• 2G mobile network bands: GSM, GPRS, EDGE 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz.
• 3G mobile network bands: UMTS, WCDMA, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 MHz
• 4G mobile network bands: LTE.
• 5G mobile network bands: NSA/SA
• SIM Type: Nano-SIM, Dual SIM
• Software / OS: Android 14
• Software Updates: Up to 6 Android version upgrades and 6 years of security updates

Design, Form Factor, Appearance

• Dimensions: 6.47 x 3.07 x 0.31 in (164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm)
• Weight: 7.05 Oz (200g)
• Display Size: 6.7 inches,
• Screen Resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels
• Refresh Rate: 90 Hz refresh rate
• Screen Type: Super AMOLED
• Frame: Plastic frame,
• Back/Rear Cover: plastic back
• Ingress Protection/IP Rating: IP54, dust and splash resistant
• Colorways: Blue Black, Light Green, Light Grey.

Internal Hardware Specs

• Central Processor (CPU): 64-bit, 2.4 GHz Octa-core
• Chipset: Exynos 1330 (5 nm) or Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
• Graphics Processing Unit (GPU): Arm Mali-G68 MP2 or Mali-G57 MC2
• RAM: 4GB
• Extended/Virtual RAM:
• Internal Storage: 128 GB eMMC 5.1
• External Storage: MicroSD (Up to 1.5TB) hybrid.

Photography, Video Recording

• Main Camera: 50MP main sensor + 5MP ultrawide lens + 2MP macro lens, autofocus, LED flash, 1080p@30fps video recording
• Front Camera: 13MP, fixed focus, Face Recognition, 1080p@30fps video capture

Audio, Video Playback

• Music Support: PCM, AAC / AAC + / eAAC + / MP3 / AMR – NB / WB / APE
• 3.5 mm audio headphone jack: Yes
• Loudspeaker: Mono speaker
• Video Support: H.264/MP4/MPEG4 player
• FM Radio: No.

Phone Sensors

• Digital Compass: Yes.
• Accelerometer: Yes.
• Proximity Sensor: Yes.
• Ambient Light Sensor: No.
• Barometer: No.
• Pedometer: No.
• Heart Rate Monitor: No.
• Gyroscope (G-Sensor): No.
• Fingerprint Scanner: Yes; side-mounted.
• Face Unlock: Yes.
• Iris Scanner: No.
• Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: No.
• Voice Control: No.
• Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes; Google Assistant.
• Infra-red/IR Blaster: No.

Connectivity Options

• Bluetooth Version: 5.3
• Bluetooth Profiles: A2DP, LE
• aptX Bluetooth Codecs: No.
• WiFi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, hotspot
• GPS: Yes, plus GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
• USB: microUSB v2.0. Type-C.
• NFC: Yes (market/region dependent).

Miscellaneous Specs and Features

• Battery Type: Non-Removable
• Battery Capacity: 5000 mAh
• Battery Charging: 25W fast charging
• Wireless Charging: No.
• Reverse Charging: No.
• Model Version/Number: SM-A166B, SM-A166B/DS, SM-A166P, SM-A166P/DS, SM-A166E, SM-A166E/DS

Launch/Release Dates and Information

• Announced: October 2024
• Release Date: October 2024

Software Updates

The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G will receive up to six (6) years of major Android OS updates and up to six (6) years of security updates.

Prices in the USA, UK, EU, Australia

Below are the prices of Samsung Galaxy A16 5G in the US, the UK, Germany, and Australia.

• United States of America (USA): $255 (4/128GB). $250 (8/256GB)
• United Kingdom (UK): £199 (4/128GB)
• European Union (EU): €240 (4/128GB)
• Australia: AUD 329.88 (4/128GB)
• Canada: C$390 (4/128GB)

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is available from the respective Amazon country websites, the official Samsung country websites, and from independent or partner retailers and e-commerce platforms.

In the US, it is also available locked (for the first 60 days) from different carriers.

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