Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
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OS: Android 14
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Display: Super AMOLED
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CPU: Octa-core 2.4 GHz
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Camera: 50 MP (wide)
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Memory: 4GB/6GB/8GB , 128GB/256GB/
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (2025) — The Best Budget 5G Phone You Can Buy
The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is one of the best value smartphones of 2025, offering premium features at an affordable price. Available from January 9, 2025, it starts at just $199.99, making it an excellent choice for budget-conscious buyers who still want a reliable, modern smartphone.
The Galaxy A16 5G features a large 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, delivering bright, vivid visuals for streaming, browsing, and social media. The smooth 90Hz panel makes everyday scrolling feel fluid and responsive.
On the camera side, it packs a capable 50MP main rear camera alongside a 2MP macro lens and a dedicated front camera for sharp selfies and video calls. Whether you are capturing memories outdoors or shooting in low light, the Galaxy A16 5G handles it with ease.
A reliable 5000mAh battery with Super Fast Charging keeps you powered through long days, while ultrafast 5G connectivity ensures you stay connected wherever you go. The phone also supports expandable storage, so you never have to worry about running out of space.
One of the standout features is Samsung’s long-term software support. The Galaxy A16 5G comes with six years of operating system and security updates, giving you long-term peace of mind that most budget phones simply cannot match. It is available in Blue Black and Light Gray color options.
Specs
Release Date
| Announced | 2024, October 07 |
| Market Availability | Available. Released 2024, October 25 |
Network
| Network Technologies | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| Network Technology 2G | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| Network Technology 3G | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| Network Technology 4G |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA unlocked |
| Network Technology 5G |
1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International 2, 5, 25, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA unlocked |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
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) |
| Materials | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Colors | Blue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light Green |
| Other 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) |
| Screen Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density) |
| Screen protection | Mohs level 5 |
Performance
| Operating System | Android 14, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5 |
| Chipset | Exynos 1330 (5 nm) or Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) |
| CPU Speed | 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 graphics processor | Mali-G68 MP2 or Mali-G57 MC2 |
Memory
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| RAM | 4/6/8GB |
| Storage | 128/256GB |
Camera
| Rear camera | 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) |
| Camera Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Camera Selfie | 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm |
| Video camera Selfie | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Fast battery charging | 25W wired |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi Technology | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Radio | No |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass Virtual proximity sensing |
Phone Price
| Mobile price in dollars ($) | 105.38 |
| Mobile price in Europe (€) | 151.69 |
| Mobile price in British Pound Sterling (£) | 99.00 |
Model
| Model | SM-A166B, SM-A166B/DS, SM-A166P, SM-A166P/DS, SM-A166E, SM-A166E/DS, SM-A166W, SM-A166U, SM-A166U1 |
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 |
EU LABEL
| Energy | Class B |
| Battery | 43:30h endurance, 1200 cycles |
| Free fall | Class B (180 falls) |
