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Samsung Galaxy A16

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Samsung Galaxy A16
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
BERJAYA
BERJAYA
Also sold as
Galaxy M16 5G
Galaxy F16 5G
Galaxy Buddy 4 (South Korea)
Galaxy Wide 8 (South Korea)
BrandSamsung
ManufacturerSamsung Electronics
TypeSmartphone
Series
Galaxy A
FamilySamsung Galaxy
First released
October 7, 2024; 21 months ago (2024-10-07)
PredecessorSamsung Galaxy A15
SuccessorSamsung Galaxy A17
RelatedSamsung Galaxy A06
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
A16: 2G / 3G / 4G LTE
A16 5G/M16/F16: 2G / 3G / 4G LTE / 5G NR
Slate
Dimensions164.4 mm (6.47 in) H
77.9 mm (3.07 in) W
7.9 mm (0.31 in) D
Weight200 g (7.1 oz)
Galaxy A16 (LTE & 5G):
Original: Android 14 with One UI 6.1
Galaxy M16/F16 5G:
Original: Android 15 with One UI 7.0

Current (for all models): Android 16 with One UI 8.5
A16: Mediatek Helio G99 (6nm)
A16 5G/M16/F16: Exynos 1330 (5 nm), Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) or Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G68 MP2, Mali-G57 MC2
Memory4, 6 or 8 GB
Storage128, 256 GB
SIMNano-SIM
Battery5000 mAh
Charging25 W Super Fast Charging (Charger not included in box)
Rear cameraTriple-Camera Setup
Primary: Samsung ISOCELL S5KJN1; 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, FoV 78.7°, 1/2.76", 0.64μm, AF
Ultrawide: SmartSens SC501; 5 MP, f/2.2, 17mm, FoV 104.3°, 1/5.0", 1.12μm
Macro: GalaxyCore GC02M1; 2 MP, f/2.4, 1/5.0", 1.75μm
Camera features: LED flash, Panorama, HDR
Video recording: 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Front cameraGalaxyCore GC13A0; 13 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), FoV 78.1°, 1/3.1", 1.12μm
Video recording: 1080p@30fps
Display6.7 in (170 mm)
1080 x 2340 px resolution, 19.5:9 ratio (~396 ppi density)
Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)
SoundMono speaker
ConnectivityWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE
Data inputsMulti-touch screen
USB Type-C 2.0
Fingerprint scanner
Accelerometer
Gyroscope
Compass
IP54
Development status
Released

The Samsung Galaxy A16 and Galaxy A16 5G are Android mid-range smartphones developed and marketed by Samsung Electronics in 2024.[1][2] The 5G model was first announced on October 7, 2024,[3] which was followed by the LTE model on October 17, 2024.[4] It is the first A1x series device to receive six OS upgrades in a span of six years, eventually ceasing to receive updates in October 2030.[5] The phone is part of the Galaxy A series.

There were also rebranded versions of the device: the Galaxy M16 5G (announced on February 27, 2025),[6] the Galaxy F16 5G (announced on March 12, 2025),[7] Galaxy Buddy 4 (announced on May 9, 2025[8]), and the Galaxy Wide 8 (announced on June 18, 2025[9]), with the latter two devices exclusively sold for South Korea.

Specifications

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Design

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Like its predecessor, the Galaxy A15, it inherited the same plastic back (albeit with different design: the LTE model having a matte back, while the 5G models having a glossy back), plastic frame and the glass front.[10][11]

Galaxy A16 LTE Galaxy A16 5G
Galaxy Buddy 4		 Galaxy M16 5G
Galaxy Wide 8		 Galaxy F16 5G
  • Gray
  • Light Green
  • Black
  • Gold
  • Light Gray
  • Light Green
  • Blue Black
  • Light Orange
  • Mint Green
  • Thunder Black
  • Vibing Blue
  • Glam Green
  • Bling Black

Hardware

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Display

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All models continue to feature superAMOLED display with 90 Hz refresh rate, with the only upgrade being a larger 6.7-inch display (up from the 6.5-inch from the Galaxy A15).[12][13]

Battery

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All models also continue to use 5000 mAh battery and still supports 25 W fast charging, just like its predecessor.[14][15]

Performance

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The system-on-chip on the LTE model uses the MediaTek Helio G99 system-on-chip as with the previous model, while the 5G models sport either a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 or Samsung's own Exynos 1330 system-on-chip depending on the region.[4][3]

RAM and storage options continue to be the same as its predecessor: 128 GB or 256 GB (UFS 2.2) of storage and 4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB of RAM. It also continues to have a microSDXC SD card slot.[12][13]

Camera

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All models continue to have a camera setup exactly the same with its predecessor: 50MP wide, 5MP ultrawide, 2MP macro, and 13MP front camera.[16]

Camera Resolution Aperture Video recording resolution
Rear Wide (main) 50 MP f/1.8 1080p@30fps
Ultra-wide 5 MP f/2.2
Macro 2 MP f/2.4 —
Front camera 13 MP f/2.0 1080p@30fps
References:[17][18]

Software

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The A16 (both LTE and 5G models) came with Android 14 and One UI 6.1 pre-installed, while the M16 and F16 came with Android 15 and One UI 7 pre-installed. These are the first devices in the A1x/M1x/F1x series and overall in the Galaxy A/M/F series that will receive six OS upgrades and six years of security updates, lasting until October 2030.[19]

Pre-installed OS OS Upgrades history End of support
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
A16 LTE Android 14
(One UI 6.1)		 Android 15
(One UI 7.0)
May 2025[20][21]		 Android 16
(One UI 8.0)
October 2025[22]
(One UI 8.5)
May/June 2026[23][24]		 October 2030[19]
A16 5G
Galaxy Buddy 4
M16 5G
Galaxy Wide 8		 Android 15
(One UI 7.0)		 Android 16
(One UI 8.0)
October 2025[25][26]
(One UI 8.5)
June 2026[23][27]
F16 5G

Reception

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Sales

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According to Counterpoint Research, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G was the world's best selling Android smartphone in Q1 2025.[28] Counterpoint says it saw a 17% increase in sales over the Galaxy A15 5G from the year before.

References

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  1. ↑ "Samsung Introduces the Galaxy A16 Series, Featuring Two New Devices". Samsung Newsroom (UK). 2024-11-08. Archived from the original on 2025-02-15. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
  2. ↑ "Galaxy A16 and A16 5G are the cheapest phones with this feature". Tech Advisor. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
  3. 1 2 "Samsung Galaxy A16 5G announced with record-breaking software support". GSMArena. 2024-10-07. Retrieved 2026-06-09.
  4. 1 2 Peter (2024-10-17). "Samsung unveils Galaxy A16 (4G), also with 6 years of support". GSMArena. Retrieved 2026-06-09.
  5. ↑ Mishra, Abhijeet (2024-10-07). "Galaxy A16 5G is official with promise of six years of updates!". SamMobile. Retrieved 2025-08-31.
  6. ↑ Michail (2025-02-27). "Samsung Galaxy M06 5G and M16 5G announced". GSMArena. Retrieved 2026-06-09.
  7. ↑ Michail (2025-03-12). "Samsung Galaxy F16 5G announced as rebadged Galaxy M16". GSMArena. Retrieved 2026-06-09.
  8. ↑ Shaik, Asif Iqbal (2025-05-09). "Samsung launches a new Galaxy 'Buddy' phone for businesses". SamMobile. Retrieved 2026-07-02.
  9. ↑ "SKT '갤럭시 와이드8' 전용폰 출시…아직 기기변경만 가능" [SKT Launches "Galaxy Wide 8" Exclusive Phone… Only Device Upgrades Available for Now]. Nate News (네이트 뉴스) (in Korean). 2025-06-18. Retrieved 2026-07-05.
  10. ↑ "Samsung Galaxy A16 4G review". GSMArena.com. 2024-11-29. Retrieved 2026-06-09.
  11. ↑ "Samsung Galaxy A16 5G review". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2026-06-09.
  12. 1 2 Schmitt, Florian (2025-04-20). "Samsung Galaxy A16 4G Review – OLED display smartphone for under 180 Euros". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2026-06-09.
  13. 1 2 Masiero, Manuel (2025-01-20). "Samsung Galaxy A16 5G smartphone review - The particularly inexpensive Galaxy with 6 years of updates". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2026-06-09.
  14. ↑ Onawole, Habeeb (2024-10-17). "Samsung unveils Galaxy A16 4G: Helio G99 chip, 6 years of updates, and an IP54 rating". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2026-06-09.
  15. ↑ Smith, Chris (2024-10-07). "Samsung A16 5G promises 6 years of Android updates". Trusted Reviews. Retrieved 2026-06-09.
  16. ↑ "Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Review". PCMAG. 2025-02-26. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
  17. ↑ "Samsung Galaxy A16 4G review (Camera, photo and video quality)". GSMArena.com. 2024-11-29. Retrieved 2026-07-05.
  18. ↑ "Samsung Galaxy A16 5G review (Camera, photo and video quality)". GSMArena.com. 2024-10-24. Retrieved 2026-07-05.
  19. 1 2 "The first cheap Samsung phone to get 6 years of Android updates is here". Android Authority. 2024-10-07. Archived from the original on August 4, 2025. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
  20. ↑ Matei, Mihai (2025-05-19). "Galaxy A15 and A16 have started getting the One UI 7 update". SamMobile. Retrieved 2025-12-24.
  21. ↑ Shaik, Abid Iqbal (2025-05-29). "Galaxy A16 5G gets One UI 7 (Android 15) update in India". SamMobile. Retrieved 2025-12-24.
  22. ↑ Mishra, Abhijeet (2025-10-01). "Galaxy Tab S9, A15, and A16 get the One UI 8 update!". SamMobile. Retrieved 2025-12-24.
  23. 1 2 Mishra, Abhijeet (2026-06-01). "Galaxy A16 4G and Galaxy M16 get One UI 8.5 update". SamMobile. Retrieved 2026-06-09.
  24. ↑ Shaik, Asif Iqbal (2026-05-29). "One UI 8.5 update brings new features to the Galaxy A16 5G". SamMobile. Retrieved 2026-05-30.
  25. ↑ "Update History (Galaxy M16 5G)". Samsung Mobile Docs. Retrieved 2026-06-09.
  26. ↑ "Update History (Galaxy F16 5G)". Samsung Mobile Docs. Retrieved 2026-06-09.
  27. ↑ Shaik, Abid Iqbal (2026-06-03). "New Galaxy F17, F16 updates bring One UI 8.5". SamMobile. Retrieved 2026-06-09.
  28. ↑ "iPhone 16 Leads Global Smartphone Sales in Q1 2025". www.counterpointresearch.com. Archived from the original on August 9, 2025. Retrieved 2025-05-31.
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