The Samsung Galaxy A16 and Samsung Galaxy A16 5G are
Android mid-range
smartphones
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developed by
Samsung
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in 2024. It currently runs in
Android 14 with
One UI 6.1. Being announced on October 7, 2024, it was released in
Europe
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on October 25. It was only made available in the
United States
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after three months, in January 2025. It has 4GB, 6GB, and 8GB
RAM
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options along with 128GB/256GB storage options. It is set to receive six generation updates in a span of six years, eventually ceasing to receive updates in October 2030. The phone is part of the
Samsung Galaxy A series
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.
Specifications
Hardware
Camera
It has a 50MP wide back camera, 5MP ultrawide back camera and 2MP macro back camera and 13MP
front camera.
Chipset
The Samsung Galaxy A16 and the A16 5G both have the
Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm).
Exynos
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can be available only on the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G if it is supported by the region.
Battery and Charger
The Samsung Galaxy A16 and the A16 5G have a 5000mAh battery capacity and 25W fast charging supported.
Display
The Samsung Galaxy A16 and the A16 5G have a Super AMOLED Display and 90hz refresh rate, Samsung Galaxy A16 and the A16 5G have a screen size of 6.7 inches.
Memory
The Samsung Galaxy A16 and the A16 5G have a 128GB/256GB storage which has
UFS 2.2 storage type and has 4GB/6GB/8GB RAM depending on the region and
microSDXC SD card slot.
Software
The Samsung Galaxy A16 and the A16 5G both use the
Android 14 and
One UI 6.1 operating systems. It can receive upgrades up to six
android operating systems, lasting until October 2030.
Reception
Sales
According to Counterpoint Research, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G was the world's best selling Android smartphone in Q1 2025.
Counterpoint says it saw a 17% increase in sales over the Galaxy A15 5G from the year before.
References
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A16
Mobile phones introduced in 2024
Android (operating system) devices
Galaxy A16
Mobile phones with multiple rear cameras