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Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

Name: Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Brand: Samsung

The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Exynos 1330 (5 nm) or Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use, with a 5,000 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2024).

2024 · Mid-range · Android 14

Overall

A+

Performance

Display

A+

Battery

B+

Camera

Charging

Software

ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.

⚡ Quick Specs

Size6.7" · 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)

ChipsetExynos 1330 (5 nm) or Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)

RAM4GB | 6GB | 8GB

Storage128GB | 256GB

Main Camera50 MP · LED flash

⚖️ Compare With

✓︎ Pros

✓Long 5,000 mAh battery, easily lasts a full day

✓Smooth Exynos 1330 (5 nm) or Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) for daily use and light gaming

✓6.7" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours

⊗ Cons

✗No headphone jack — requires wireless or USB-C audio

ℹ️ Overview

Status

Available

Announced

2024, October 07

⚙️ Performance

Chipset

Exynos 1330 (5 nm) or Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)

Mid-range — handles daily tasks well

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

Android 14, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5

RAM

4GB | 6GB | 8GB

Fine for everyday apps

Storage

128GB | 256GB

Memory Card

microSDXC

💻 Display

Size

6.7"

Resolution

1080×2340

Sharpness

385 ppi

Sharp and comfortable to read

Panel

Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)

OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient

Protection

Mohs level 5

📷 Camera

Main Camera

50 MP

Good detail in daylight conditions

Multi-Camera Setup

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)

Main Video

1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS

Main Camera Features

LED flash, panorama, HDR

Selfie

13 MP

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps

🔋 Battery

Capacity

5,000 mAh

Solid day-to-day battery life

Type

5000 mAh

Charging

25W wired

📱 Design & Build

Weight

200g

On the heavier side — noticeable in pocket

Dimensions

164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)

Build

Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame

SIM

· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Colors

Blue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light Green

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass

📶 Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

Speed

HSPA, LTE, 5G

2G Bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G Bands

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

📡 Connectivity

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

5.3, A2DP, LE

NFC

Yes (market/region dependent)

GPS

GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS

USB

USB Type-C 2.0

🔊 Sound

3.5mm Jack

Loudspeaker

Yes

Radio

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G supports 5G connectivity.

Yes, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G supports eSIM.

Yes, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.

No, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G charges via cable only — no wireless charging.

Yes, up to 25W (25W wired).

The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is rated IP54 — IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes).

Yes, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G supports microSDXC expandable storage.

The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G SIM configuration: · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.

No, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Speaker setup: Yes.

The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G ships with Android 14, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5.

The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G uses USB Type-C 2.0.

The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.

The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has 5.3, A2DP, LE.

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

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