Samsung Galaxy A16 5G deals
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Budget buyers who want a phone they can keep for many years safely updated, with a decent AMOLED screen and all-day battery, and who do not need strong camera or gaming performance.
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
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About the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
The Galaxy A16 5G is the phone that made Samsung's long software support genuinely affordable. It carries a commitment to six generations of Android upgrades and six years of security patches, a promise previously limited to Samsung's flagships and something almost nothing else at this level comes close to. That matters more than any single specification here, because it means a phone bought today should still be receiving updates well into the 2030s. The rest of the package is sensibly judged rather than exciting. The 6.7-inch Super AMOLED screen is the standout piece of hardware, with the deep blacks and strong outdoor visibility that budget LCD rivals cannot match, though it runs at 90Hz rather than 120Hz. The 5,000mAh battery and modest chipset combine for a comfortable full day, with 25W charging to refill it. Photography is functional rather than impressive: the 50MP main camera is fine in good light, while the 5MP ultrawide and 2MP macro are there to pad the count. An IP54 rating covers splashes.
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Samsung Galaxy A16 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A15 5G - Key Differences
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340, 90Hz | 6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340, 90Hz |
| Chipset | Exynos 1330 or Dimensity 6300 depending on market | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh, 25W wired | 5,000 mAh, 25W wired |
| Water resistance | IP54 | No IP rating |
| Dimensions | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm | 160.1 x 76.8 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 200 g |
| Storage options | 128GB, 256GB plus microSD | 128GB, 256GB plus microSD |
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Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Specifications
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£200-£399 Phones · 192 phones
- Dimensity 6300
- 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)
Based on calibrated CPU benchmark rankings (60%) and GFXBench GPU scores (40%). Apple chipsets included via editorial calibration since AnTuTu under-represents Apple's architecture.
- 6.7 inches
- 1080 x 2340 pixels
- AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits peak
Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.
- Single camera setup
- 50 MP main camera
- 1080p video recording
Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality.
- 13 MP front camera
- 1080p selfie video
Based on selfie megapixels and max selfie-video resolution.
- 5,000 mAh
- 25W wired
Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.
General
Dimensions
164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9
Weight
200 g
SIM
Nano-SIM
Operating System
Android 14, up to 6 major upgrades
Colours
Blue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light Green
Radio
No
Body
Blue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light Green
Camera
Primary Camera Megapixels
50
Primary Camera Video
1080@30fs, gyro-EIS
Third Camera
50 , f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF 5 , f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm 2 (macro)
Primary Selfie Camera
13 , f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Video Resolution
1080
Selfie Video Resolution
1080@30fs
Display
Type
Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)
Display Size
6.7
Display Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
Display Protection
Mohs level 5
CPU & Memory
Chipset
Dimensity 6300
GPU
Mali-G68 MP2 or Mali-G57 MC2
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)
Memory Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal Storage
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes
3.5mm Jack
No
Connectivity & Data
2G
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International
5G
1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
Network Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
NFC
Yes (market/region dependent)
GPS
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Battery
Battery
5000
Charging
25W wired
Other
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass