Samsung has quietly launched its latest mid-range A series smartphone, the Galaxy A16 5G in Europe, succeeding last year's A15 5G. It features a slightly larger 6.7-inch FHD+ 90Hz Super AMOLED display with a notch and returns to the Exynos 1330 SoC, moving away from the previous Dimensity 6100+ chipset.
The camera setup remains the same as its predecessor, with a 50MP main camera, 5MP ultra-wide lens, 2MP macro camera, and a 13MP front camera. It runs on Android 14 with One UI 6, and notably, it’s the first mid-range Samsung phone to receive 6 OS updates and 6 years of security updates, supported until October 31, 2030.
The 3.5mm audio jack has been removed, and the phone still lacks stereo speakers. It is powered by a 5000mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging, though the charger is sold separately.
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Specifications -
| Display | 6.7″ (1080×2340 pixels) FHD+ Infinity-U Super AMOLED display, 90Hz refresh rate |
| Processor | Octa Core Exynos 1330 5nm processor (Dual 2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + Hexa 2GHz Cortex-A55 CPUs) with Mali-G68 MP2 GPU |
| RAM/Storage | 4GB RAM, 128GB, expandable memory up to 1.5TB via microSD |
| OS/UI | One UI 6.0 based on Android 14 |
| SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD) |
| Rear Cameras | 50MP Main camera, F1.8, AF; 5MP F2.2 Ultra-wide and 2MP F2.2 macro camera, LED flash |
| Front Camera | 13MP F2.0 front camera |
| Features | Side-mounted fingerprint scanner, USB Type-C audio, Bottom-ported speakers, Dust and water-resistant (IP54) |
| Dimensions | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9mm |
| Weight | 200g |
| Connectivity | 5G, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.3, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C Port |
| Battery/Charger | 5000mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging |
Pricing and Availability -
The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is available in Midnight Blue, Turquoise, and Gray colour options, and the price is 249 Euros (approximately USD 273 / Rs. 22,960) for the 4GB RAM with 128GB storage variant.
