Samsung Galaxy A16

Samsung Galaxy A16
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
BrandSamsung
ManufacturerSamsung Electronics
TypeSmartphone
SeriesGalaxy A
FamilySamsung Galaxy
First releasedOctober 7, 2024 (2024-10-07)
PredecessorSamsung Galaxy A15
SuccessorSamsung Galaxy A17
RelatedSamsung Galaxy A06
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Compatible networksA16: 2G / 3G / 4G LTE
A16 5G: 2G / 3G / 4G LTE / 5G NR
Form factorSlate
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)
Operating systemOriginal: Android 14 with One UI 6.1
Current: Android 16 with One UI 8.0
works up to 6 Android upgrades and 6 years of security patches
System-on-chipA16: Mediatek Helio G99 (6nm)
A16 5G: 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 - 8 GB
Storage128, 256 GB
SIMNano-SIM
Battery5000 mAh
Charging25 W Super Fast Charging (Charger not included in box)
Rear cameraPrimary: Samsung ISOCELL S5KJN1; 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF
Ultrawide: SmartSens SC501; 5 MP, f/2.2, 17mm, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Macro: GalaxyCore GC02M1; 2 MP, f/2.4, 1/5.0", 1.75µm
LED flash, Panorama, HDR
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Front cameraGalaxyCore GC13A0; 13 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
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
Water resistanceIP54
Development statusReleased

The Samsung Galaxy A16 and Samsung Galaxy A16 5G are Android mid-range smartphones developed and marketed by Samsung Electronics in 2024. Announced on October 7, 2024, it was released in Europe on October 25, 2024. It was only made available in the United States after three months, in January 2025. It is the first A1x series device 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 Galaxy A series.