If you buy Samsung Galaxy A16 5G, you get 6 years of Android updates; mad oh!

It looks pretty much the same as its predecessor, but Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has some upgraded specs and features to make you jump at it.

Firstly, it has a bigger display. It is also slimmer, has IP54 dust and splash resistance, and will get up to 6 years of major Android updates and 6 years of security patches. When was the last time you ever heard of a ₦250,000 smartphone getting 6 years of software support?

One other significant different at this price point is the absence of a 3.5mm headphone jack. That feature is fast going extinct. Get your Bluetooth earbuds for this one.

Apart from the slight difference in size, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G’s display is a Super AMOLED panel like what obtains in its predecessor. Other similar features include the cameras, battery capacity, and charging speed. The two devices are pretty much the same in those areas.

The device is available in two memory variants – one with 4GB RAM and 128GB internal storage, and the other with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. If you need more storage space, there is a microSD card slot available.

One other odd thing is that Samsung Galaxy A16 5G will be sold with two different chipsets in different regions. In Europe, it will sell with the Exynos 1330 chip, but the version coming to Africa and Asia will likely have a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chip inside.

Specs

Network

• 2G mobile network bands: GSM, GPRS, EDGE 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz.
• 3G mobile network bands: UMTS, WCDMA, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 MHz
• 4G mobile network bands: LTE.
• 5G mobile network bands: NSA/SA
• SIM Type: Nano-SIM, Dual SIM

Body

• Dimensions: 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm
• Weight: 200g
• Display: 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz refresh rate, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, IPS LCD screen
• Colours: Gray. Turquoise. Midnight Blue.
• Physical Build: Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back cover. IP54 dust and splash resistance.

Processor

• Operating System: One UI 6.1 based on Android 14
• CPU: 64-bit, 2.4 GHz Octa-core
• Chipset: MediaTek 6300 (Exynos 1330 in )
• GPU: ARM Mali-G57 MC2

Memory

• RAM: 4 GB. 8 GB.
• Internal Storage Memory: 128 GB. 256 GB.
• External Storage: microSDXC (shared SIM slot)

Cameras

• Main Camera: 50 MP main land + 5 MP ultrawide lens + 2 MP macro lens, autofocus, LED flash, 1080p@30fps video recording
• Front Camera: 13 MP, fixed focus, Face Recognition, 1080p@30fps video capture

Sound and Video

• Music Support: PCM, AAC / AAC + / eAAC + / MP3 / AMR – NB / WB / APE
• Audio: No 3.5 mm audio jack
• Loudspeaker: Mono speaker
• Video Support: H.264/MP4/MPEG4 player
• FM Radio: No.

Sensors

• Digital Compass: Yes.
• Accelerometer: Yes.
• Proximity Sensor: Yes; virtual.
• Ambient Light Sensor:
• Barometer: No.
• Pedometer: No.
• Heart Rate Monitor: No.
• Gyroscope (G-Sensor): Yes.
• Fingerprint Scanner: Yes; side-mounted.
• Face Unlock: Yes.
• Iris Scanner: No.
• Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: No.
• Voice Control: No.
• Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes; Google Assistant.
• Infra-red Sensor: No.

Connectivity

• Bluetooth Version: 5.3
• Bluetooth Profiles: A2DP LE
• WiFi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, hotspot
• GPS: Yes, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo
• USB: microUSB v2.0. Type-C. USB-OTG.
• NFC: Yes (depends on market/region)

Other Specs and Features

• Battery Type and Capacity: Non-Removable Lithium-Polymer 5000 mAh
• Battery Charging: 25W fast charging
• Wireless Charging: No.
• Reverse Charging: No.
• Model Version/Number:

Launch & Release Dates

• Announced: October 7, 2024
• Release Date: October 2024

Price in Nigeria

It has a €249 base price tag in France. How much is Samsung Galaxy A16 5G in Nigeria? It is available in two memory variants as follows:

• 4/128GB:
• 8/256GB:

It is yet to be launched in Nigeria at the time of this article, but once launched, it can be purchased at stores around the country. These include Jumia, Slot, Pointek, Swot, 3C Hub, Finet, and others.

Disclaimer: While we take the pains to ensure accuracy, we can not guarantee that the specs and  information on this page are 100% correct. If you think that any information for the current phone is wrong or missing, please leave a comment below.

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Author: InfoDesk

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