Samsung Galaxy A16 4G LTE is more affordable, has a Helio G99 chipset, and comes with 6 years of Android updates

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G LTE is similar to its 5G sibling that was announced weeks earlier. Shared specs and features include a 6.7-inch OLED 90Hz display, 13MP Selfie camera, IP54 dust and splash resistance, 50MP main camera, 5000mAh battery and 25W wired charging.

Like it’s 5G sibling, it will get up to 6 years of major Android updates and 6 years of security patches. It really is good – fabulous actually – to see smartphones in this price range getting this kind of support.

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.

What chipset powers the Samsung Galaxy A16 LTE? The MediaTek Helio G99, quite a popular and capable 4G LTE chip.

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: No.
• 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, OLED screen
• Colours: Water Green. Gray. 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, 2.2 GHz Octa-core
• Chipset: MediaTek Helio G99 (6 nm)
• GPU: ARM Mali-G57 MC2

Memory

• RAM: 4 GB. 6 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: 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 18, 2024
• Release Date: October 2024

Price in Nigeria

It has a €200 base price tag in France. How much is Samsung Galaxy A16 LTE 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.

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Author: InfoDesk

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