Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

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Color: Blue Black

Storage: 128 GB

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Overview

The Galaxy A16 5G brings you a stunning 6.7" display¹ that makes everything from videos to games pop with sharp, vivid clarity. Capture every moment in brilliant detail with its triple-lens camera, and say goodbye to blurry pics! With an IP54 rating,² Galaxy A16 is water- and dust-resistant to protect your phone in all kinds of environments. With features like Samsung Wallet for secure payments,^3,5,6 Super Fast Charging⁸ to keep you moving, and up to six years of updates, this phone has everything you need for a smooth, secure, and exciting experience. Need extra space? The A16 5G offers 128GB of built-in storage, expandable up to 1.5TB⁴, so you can keep all your photos, videos, and files on hand. Oh, and did we mention Samsung TV Plus? Get 350+ live channels and 1000s of movies on demand — all for free!⁹

Reviews

4.4

4519 reviews

63% of reviewers recommend this product.

Great phone for the money with everything you need

Dickcashriverrat · 8 hours ago

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Even the AI actually works great! It learns what you want and comes up with better results every time you use it!

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Great features

Clarkie · 8 hours ago

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Galaxy A16 phone is totally wortth the price paid $ GALAXY AI is great

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Measured diagonally, the screen size is 6.7" in the full rectangle and 6.5" accounting for the rounded corners. Actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and the camera cutout.
IP54 rating for water and dust resistance. Water resistance based on laboratory test conditions for exposure to splashes of fresh water. Not advised for beach or pool use. Dust resistance based on laboratory test conditions, with limited protection against dust ingress.
Only compatible with NFC enabled credit cards from participating banks and qualifying Samsung devices. Check with your bank/issuer to ensure that your card is compatible. Visit the Samsung Wallet FAQ for additional information.
Portion of memory occupied by existing content. MicroSD card sold separately.
Please visit the Samsung Wallet FAQ for additional information: https://www.samsung.com/us/apps/samsung-wallet/faq/ . Network coverage may affect feature usage.
Only compatible with NFC-enabled credit cards from participating banks and qualifying Samsung devices. Check with your bank / issuer to ensure that your card is compatible.
Digital ID only for select corporate, government and educational institution partners. Mobile Driver's License only for TSA ID purposes, only for ID holders from select states and at select TSA checkpoints. Mobile Driver's License for TSA ID only and does not replace physical license.
25W Super Fast Charger sold separately. Super Fast Charging speed depends on battery level and other factors; use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables; do not use any worn or damaged chargers or cables; incompatible charger or cable can cause serious injuries or damage to your device.
Available for free on Samsung Smart TVs released after 2016, Galaxy devices, Smart Monitors, Family Hub refrigerators and the web. Internet required to stream.

Specs

Design

Colors

Blue Black

Height

6.47 in

Width

3.07 in

Notable Materials

DT Pro

Weight

7.05 oz

Depth

0.31 in

Charging Port

USB Type C

Accessibility

Overall

Accessibility Shortcut, Android Accessibility Suite, Bixby

Auditory

Hearing Aid Support, Live Caption, Live Transcribe, Real-Time Text, Sound Amplifier, Sound Notifications

Voice Assistant

Google Assistant, Bixby

Mobility

Switch Access

HAC

Pass

Visual

Magnification, Text and display, TalkBack, Select to Speak

Battery

Standby Time

Up to 350 hours

mAh (per hour)

5,000mAh

Usage Time

Up to 29 hours

Fast Charge

Network

4G LTE speeds range between 11 and 75 Mbps for downloads and between 1 and 13 Mbps for uploads. Great for voice calls, downloading files, web surfing and other activities that don't require higher bandwidth.

Wi-fi

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Tri-Band (2.4/5/6GHz) | Wi-Fi 6E

SAR

Head: 0.56 W/Kg | Body: 0.87 W/Kg | Router: 0.87 W/Kg | Simul: 1.55 | W/Kg

FCC ID

A3LSMA166U

Global & Roaming Network

4G: 1, 3, 7, 12, 20, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41 | 5G: n77, n78 | GSM/UMTS Quad

5G Nationwide

5G speeds range between 35 Mbps and 143 Mbps for downloads and between 5 and 31 Mbps for uploads. Great for gaming, streaming, and other steady bandwidth activities.

5G Ultra Wide-Band

5G Ultra Wideband speeds range between 195 and 634 Mbps for downloads and between 10 and 53 Mbps for uploads. Great for work, file-sharing, video conferencing, and other high-bandwidth activities.

World Device

Camera

Rear Camera

50MP (F1.8) AF | 5MP (F2.2) UW | 2MP (F2.4) Macro | Flash

Front Camera

13MP FF F2.0

Video Recording

FHD 1920x1080 @ 30fps | HD 1280x720 @ 30fps

Camera Modes

Portrait, Photo, Video, Pro, Panorama, Food, Night, Macro, Slow Motion, Hyperlapse

Performance

Bluetooth

Yes, BT 5.3

Processor

Exynos 1330 | Octa-core (2 x 2.4GHz + 6 x 2.0GHz)

Android 14.0

Expandable Memory

Hotspot

Memory/Storage

128GB (ROM) + 4GB LPDDR4 (RAM)

Security

Fingerprint, Facial recognition

Display

Screen Size

6.7 in

Refresh Rate

90 Hz

Screen Type

Super AMOLED

Aspect Ratio

FHD+ 1080 x 2340 (19.5:9)

SKU#

What's in the box

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Quick Reference Guide/Samsung Terms & Conditions
USB Cable (Type C to C)
Pre-Installed SIM Card (PREPAID ONLY)

What's in the box

Measured diagonally, the screen size is 6.7" in the full rectangle and 6.5" accounting for the rounded corners. Actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and the camera cutout.
IP54 rating for water and dust resistance. Water resistance based on laboratory test conditions for exposure to splashes of fresh water. Not advised for beach or pool use. Dust resistance based on laboratory test conditions, with limited protection against dust ingress.
Only compatible with NFC enabled credit cards from participating banks and qualifying Samsung devices. Check with your bank/issuer to ensure that your card is compatible. Visit the Samsung Wallet FAQ for additional information.
Portion of memory occupied by existing content. MicroSD card sold separately.
Please visit the Samsung Wallet FAQ for additional information: https://www.samsung.com/us/apps/samsung-wallet/faq/ . Network coverage may affect feature usage.
Only compatible with NFC-enabled credit cards from participating banks and qualifying Samsung devices. Check with your bank / issuer to ensure that your card is compatible.
Digital ID only for select corporate, government and educational institution partners. Mobile Driver's License only for TSA ID purposes, only for ID holders from select states and at select TSA checkpoints. Mobile Driver's License for TSA ID only and does not replace physical license.
25W Super Fast Charger sold separately. Super Fast Charging speed depends on battery level and other factors; use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables; do not use any worn or damaged chargers or cables; incompatible charger or cable can cause serious injuries or damage to your device.
Available for free on Samsung Smart TVs released after 2016, Galaxy devices, Smart Monitors, Family Hub refrigerators and the web. Internet required to stream.

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