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Samsung Galaxy A16 4G testing

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G Review – OLED display smartphone for under 180 Euros

OLED for the for the rest of us.

You can hardly get a smartphone with a colorful OLED display cheaper than the Samsung Galaxy A16 4G. The manufacturer promises long updates, but little has changed compared to its predecessor. Is the Galaxy A16 4G still worth a look?
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Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy A16 4G offers surprisingly premium build quality for its budget price and stands out with an impressive six years of software updates, making it a solid long-term option.

It's important to note that this version lacks 5G support, but in exchange, it costs less than the Galaxy A16 5G. Despite the lower price, it features the same case design, a bright AMOLED display, and fast charging support up to 25 watts—which is quite generous for this price class. However, a charger is not included and must be purchased separately.

The inclusion of an ultra-wide-angle camera is rare at this price point, though on the Galaxy A16 4G it's better suited for casual snapshots than high-quality photography.

The fast internal storage is a welcome feature, and the AMOLED screen delivers accurate colors when configured accordingly. However, users should be aware that PWM flickering can occur at lower brightness levels.

Performance is generally solid for everyday tasks, with only occasional delays or stuttering.

Overall, the Samsung Galaxy A16 4G is a strong option for budget-conscious buyers who don’t need 5G connectivity.

Pros

+ attractive and sturdy casing
+ fast SoC
+ 6 years of updates
+ AMOLED display with 90 Hz...
+ ... and good luminosity
+ fast memory
+ flexible camera system

Cons

- moderate image quality of the wide-angle camera
- PWM flickering
- WLAN data rate with significant fluctuations

Price and availability

The Samsung Galaxy A16 4G has already dropped significantly in price at the time of testing and is readily available from many retailers.

For example, it is already available at amazon.de for just under 135 euros.

Amazon Logo
$138.99
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G LTE (128GB + 4GB) International Model SM-A165F/DS Factory Unlocked, 6.7", Dual SIM, 50MP Triple Camera (Case Bundle), Black

Specifications

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G (Galaxy A10 Series)
Processor
Mediatek Helio G99 8 x 2 - 2.2 GHz, Cortex-A76 / A55
Graphics adapter
Memory
4 GB 
Display
6.70 inch 19.5:9, 2340 x 1080 pixel 385 PPI, Capacitive touchscreen, Super AMOLED, glossy: yes, 90 Hz
Storage
128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash, 128 GB 
, 108 GB free
Connections
1 USB 2.0, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), Audio Connections: audio via USB-C, Card Reader: microSD (shared, up to 1.5 TB), 1 Fingerprint Reader, NFC, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: accelerometer, compass
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 5.3, 2G (850/​900/​1800/​1900), 3G (B1/​B5/​B8), 4G (B1/​B3/​B5/​B7/​B8/​B20/​B28/​B38/​B40/​B41), Dual SIM, LTE, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 7.9 x 164.4 x 77.9 ( = 0.31 x 6.47 x 3.07 in)
Battery
5000 mAh Lithium-Ion, 25 Watt charging
Charging
fast charging / Quickcharge
Operating System
Android 14
Camera
Primary Camera: 50 MPix f/​1.8, phase comparison-AF, LED-flash, Videos @1080p/​30fps (Camera 1); 5.0MP, f/​2.2, wide angle lens (Camera 2); 2.0MP, f/​2.4, macro lens (Camera 3)
Secondary Camera: 13 MPix f/2.0
Additional features
USB cable, SIM tool, 24 Months Warranty, IP54 certified, fanless
Weight
200 g ( = 7.05 oz / 0.44 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
179 Euro
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Note: The manufacturer may use components from different suppliers including display panels, drives or memory sticks with similar specifications.

 

Case and features - Stylish plastic

Samsung’s budget-friendly Galaxy A16 4G features a simple plastic case with a matte finish. Despite its modest materials, the design has a certain elegance, thanks to softly rounded corners and a subtle silky sheen. It’s available in black, white, and pastel green.

Compared to the Galaxy A15 4G, the design has changed slightly, and the Galaxy A16 now features a larger 6.7-inch display. Thankfully, the weight remains unchanged at 200 grams. The build quality is excellent for the price—rigid, durable, and resistant to bending or pressure.

Our test model came equipped with 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. A higher configuration with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage is also available for about 50 euros more.

While the phone doesn’t support eSIM, it offers dual-SIM functionality via two nano-SIM slots. One slot can be swapped out for a microSD card, allowing storage expansion of up to 1.5 TB. The microSD reader performed well in testing, delivering fast speeds with our Angelbird V60 reference card.

NFC is also included, enabling mobile payments and electronic ID functions.

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G

Size comparison

171.9 mm / 6.77 in 77.8 mm / 3.06 in 8.2 mm / 0.3228 in 211 g0.4652 lbs165.7 mm / 6.52 in 76 mm / 2.99 in 8.2 mm / 0.3228 in 190 g0.4189 lbs164.4 mm / 6.47 in 77.9 mm / 3.07 in 7.9 mm / 0.311 in 200 g0.4409 lbs164.4 mm / 6.47 in 77.9 mm / 3.07 in 7.9 mm / 0.311 in 200 g0.4409 lbs160.1 mm / 6.3 in 76.8 mm / 3.02 in 8.4 mm / 0.3307 in 200 g0.4409 lbs148 mm / 5.83 in 105 mm / 4.13 in 1 mm / 0.03937 in 1.5 g0.00331 lbs
SD Card Reader - average JPG Copy Test (av. of 3 runs)
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Samsung Exynos 1330 (Angelbird AV Pro V60)
56.42 MB/s +35%
Samsung Galaxy A15
Mediatek Helio G99 (Angelbird V60)
42.6 MB/s +2%
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
Mediatek Helio G99 (Angelbird V60)
41.8 MB/s
Xiaomi Redmi 14C
Mediatek Helio G81 Ultra (Angelbird V60)
32.6 MB/s -22%
Average of class Smartphone
  (7.7 - 58.9, n=69, last 2 years)
30.6 MB/s -27%
Motorola Moto G15
Mediatek Helio G81 (Angelbird V60)
29.8 MB/s -29%

Cross Platform Disk Test (CPDT)

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Samsung Galaxy A16 4G Mali-G57 MP2, Helio G99, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash; SDCard Sequential Write 0.5 GB; Angelbird V60: Ø40.2 (30.7-47.9)
Samsung Galaxy A15 Mali-G57 MP2, Helio G99, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash; SDCard Sequential Write 0.5 GB; Angelbird V60: Ø35.2 (23-46.3)
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Mali-G68 MP2, Exynos 1330, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash; SDCard Sequential Write 0.5 GB; Angelbird AV Pro V60: Ø37.3 (24.7-54.3)
Motorola Moto G15 Mali-G52 MP2, Helio G81, 128 GB eMMC Flash; SDCard Sequential Write 0.5 GB; Angelbird V60: Ø30.8 (12.6-44.1)
Xiaomi Redmi 14C Mali-G52 MP2, Helio G81 Ultra, 128 GB eMMC Flash; SDCard Sequential Write 0.5 GB; Angelbird V60: Ø36.4 (26.1-43.9)
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G Mali-G57 MP2, Helio G99, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash; SDCard Sequential Read 0.5 GB; Angelbird V60: Ø74.6 (36.2-78.7)
Samsung Galaxy A15 Mali-G57 MP2, Helio G99, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash; SDCard Sequential Read 0.5 GB; Angelbird V60: Ø75.1 (47.4-81.9)
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Mali-G68 MP2, Exynos 1330, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash; SDCard Sequential Read 0.5 GB; Angelbird AV Pro V60: Ø69.6 (22.7-108.4)
Motorola Moto G15 Mali-G52 MP2, Helio G81, 128 GB eMMC Flash; SDCard Sequential Read 0.5 GB; Angelbird V60: Ø75.8 (14.3-81.1)
Xiaomi Redmi 14C Mali-G52 MP2, Helio G81 Ultra, 128 GB eMMC Flash; SDCard Sequential Read 0.5 GB; Angelbird V60: Ø71.6 (34.6-79.9)

Communication and operation - WiFi 5 with problems

The Galaxy A16 4G supports WiFi 5 as its fastest wireless standard. However, during testing, we observed occasional speed drops that persisted even after restarting the test, updating the phone, and rebooting the router.

Mobile connectivity is limited to LTE, but the supported frequency bands are broad enough for reliable use throughout Central Europe.

The touchscreen is responsive and accurate, including in the corners and along the edges. A fingerprint sensor is integrated into the power button — it's fast, reliable, and provides a convenient unlocking experience.

Networking
iperf3 transmit AXE11000
Average of class Smartphone
  (49.8 - 1806, n=185, last 2 years)
728 MBit/s +273%
Samsung Galaxy A15
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
364 (352min - 375max) MBit/s +86%
Average 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
  (10.5 - 718, n=200)
348 MBit/s +78%
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
304 (293min - 314max) MBit/s +56%
Motorola Moto G15
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
293 (262min, 262.29P1 - 330max) MBit/s +50%
Xiaomi Redmi 14C
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
272 (221min - 319max) MBit/s +39%
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
195.3 (122min, 129.54P1 - 262max) MBit/s
iperf3 receive AXE11000
Average of class Smartphone
  (52 - 1857, n=183, last 2 years)
718 MBit/s +139%
Xiaomi Redmi 14C
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
369 (342min - 380max) MBit/s +23%
Motorola Moto G15
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
358 (305min, 315.15P1 - 374max) MBit/s +19%
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
349 (346min - 352max) MBit/s +16%
Average 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
  (20.1 - 695, n=199)
329 MBit/s +9%
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
301 (153min, 166.92P1 - 381max) MBit/s
Samsung Galaxy A15
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
285 (259min - 304max) MBit/s -5%
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Samsung Galaxy A16 4G; iperf3 transmit AXE11000: Ø195.3 (122-262)
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G; iperf3 receive AXE11000: Ø301 (153-381)

Software and Sustainability – Long-Term update commitment

It’s a bit disappointing that the Galaxy A16 4G still ships with Android 14 and OneUI 6.1, with no update to Android 15 available at the time of testing. On the upside, Samsung promises six major Android updates and six years of security patches—a rare commitment in this price segment.

The packaging is entirely plastic-free and printed using mineral oil-free inks. According to Samsung, the production of the phone results in 34.3 kilograms of CO₂ emissions, with a total of around 41 kilograms expected over the device’s average lifespan. These are strong environmental metrics, making it a solid option for eco-conscious buyers. However, Samsung has not provided any details about the materials used in the phone’s construction.

Cameras - even with ultra-wide angle

Front camera capture
Front camera capture

Samsung has also taken the camera system from the predecessor Galaxy A15 as well: A 50-megapixel lens is used as the main camera, which takes decent pictures for the price range in good light. In detail, however, the sharpness and variety of details leave something to be desired.

The ultra-wide-angle camera is a rarity in this price range, but it only has a resolution of 5 megapixels and shows a coarse and sometimes blurred image of the surroundings.

A maximum of 1080p and 30 fps are available for moving images, and you can choose between the ultra-wide-angle lens and the main camera before starting.

The front camera has a resolution of 13 megapixels. The images appear quite sharp overall and can also be enlarged well. However, even with good lighting, there is no recognizable detail in dark areas.

Image Comparison

Choose a scene and navigate within the first image. One click changes the position on touchscreens. One click on the zoomed-in image opens the original in a new window. The first image shows the scaled photograph of the test device.

Hauptkamera PflanzeHauptkamera UmgebungHauptkamera Low LightUltraweitwinkelkamera
ColorChecker
5.7 ∆E
6.1 ∆E
8.6 ∆E
5.3 ∆E
9.1 ∆E
5.2 ∆E
7.2 ∆E
8.2 ∆E
5 ∆E
5.1 ∆E
4.4 ∆E
4.4 ∆E
4 ∆E
7.1 ∆E
6.4 ∆E
2.4 ∆E
8.7 ∆E
10.3 ∆E
5.7 ∆E
5.2 ∆E
8.1 ∆E
4.8 ∆E
6.1 ∆E
7.9 ∆E
ColorChecker Samsung Galaxy A16 4G: 6.3 ∆E min: 2.4 - max: 10.34 ∆E
ColorChecker
30.2 ∆E
55.5 ∆E
40.3 ∆E
34.1 ∆E
46.3 ∆E
62 ∆E
54 ∆E
37 ∆E
45.4 ∆E
31.2 ∆E
64.7 ∆E
64.1 ∆E
32.7 ∆E
47.1 ∆E
39 ∆E
76.3 ∆E
46.2 ∆E
42 ∆E
94.3 ∆E
71.4 ∆E
52.5 ∆E
37 ∆E
23.9 ∆E
13.5 ∆E
ColorChecker Samsung Galaxy A16 4G: 47.52 ∆E min: 13.46 - max: 94.34 ∆E

Display - 90 Hz AMOLED

Subpixel recording
Subpixel recording

It’s uncommon to find a 90 Hz AMOLED display in a smartphone under 200 euros, but the Samsung Galaxy A16 4G delivers just that. In our tests, the screen reached a peak brightness of 733 cd/m², which is more than sufficient for outdoor visibility, even if it falls short of ideal HDR performance.

Color accuracy is generally good, though our measurements with CalMAN software and a spectrophotometer revealed a slight green tint.

One downside is the presence of PWM flickering at around 90 Hz when the screen is set to low brightness. While this matches the refresh rate, it could still pose issues for users sensitive to flickering.

716
cd/m²
726
cd/m²
733
cd/m²
728
cd/m²
729
cd/m²
698
cd/m²
703
cd/m²
713
cd/m²
695
cd/m²
Distribution of brightness
tested with X-Rite i1Pro 2
Maximum: 733 cd/m² (Nits) Average: 715.7 cd/m² Minimum: 1.7 cd/m²
Brightness Distribution: 95 %
Center on Battery: 729 cd/m²
Contrast: ∞:1 (Black: 0 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 3.14 | 0.5-29.43 Ø4.86
ΔE Greyscale 3.6 | 0.09-98 Ø5.1
109.2% sRGB (Calman 2D)
Gamma: 2.057
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
Super AMOLED, 2340x1080, 6.7"
Samsung Galaxy A15
Super AMOLED, 2340x1080, 6.5"
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Super AMOLED, 2340x1080, 6.7"
Motorola Moto G15
IPS, 2400x1080, 6.7"
Xiaomi Redmi 14C
IPS, 1640x720, 6.9"
Screen
16%
12%
-3%
-21%
Brightness middle
729
731
0%
739
1%
468
-36%
422
-42%
Brightness
716
711
-1%
741
3%
452
-37%
401
-44%
Brightness Distribution
95
93
-2%
97
2%
86
-9%
89
-6%
Black Level *
0.3
0.3
Colorchecker dE 2000 *
3.14
2.31
26%
2.6
17%
2.07
34%
3.21
-2%
Colorchecker dE 2000 max. *
4.24
3.51
17%
3.8
10%
6.38
-50%
6.29
-48%
Greyscale dE 2000 *
3.6
1.7
53%
2.2
39%
0.8
78%
2.9
19%
Gamma
2.057 107%
2.091 105%
2.04 108%
2.202 100%
2.382 92%
CCT
6441 101%
6424 101%
6327 103%
6607 98%
6338 103%
Contrast
1560
1407

* ... smaller is better

Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)

To dim the screen, some notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession - a method called Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) . This cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye. If said frequency is too low, users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches or even notice the flickering altogether.
Screen flickering / PWM detected 89.9 Hz
Amplitude: 14 %

The display backlight flickers at 89.9 Hz (worst case, e.g., utilizing PWM) .

The frequency of 89.9 Hz is very low, so the flickering may cause eyestrain and headaches after extended use.

In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 8437 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 343500) Hz was measured.

100% brightness
100% brightness
75% brightness
75% brightness
50% brightness
50% brightness
25% brightness
25% brightness
minimum brightness
minimum brightness

A series of measurements was taken at a fixed zoom level while adjusting brightness settings.
At minimum brightness, the amplitude curve appears flat—but this is only due to the graph’s scaling. The info box displays a magnified view of the amplitude at minimum brightness, clearly revealing the PWM flickering pattern.

CalMAN Grayscale
CalMAN Grayscale
CalMAN color accuracy
CalMAN color accuracy
CalMAN color space sRGB
CalMAN color space sRGB
CalMAN color space AdobeRGB
CalMAN color space AdobeRGB
CalMAN color space DCI P3
CalMAN color space DCI P3
CalMAN saturation
CalMAN saturation

Display Response Times

Display response times show how fast the screen is able to change from one color to the next. Slow response times can lead to afterimages and can cause moving objects to appear blurry (ghosting). Gamers of fast-paced 3D titles should pay special attention to fast response times.
       Response Time Black to White
1.2 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 0.6 ms rise
↘ 0.6 ms fall
The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 4 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (20.7 ms).
       Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey
1.4 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 0.7 ms rise
↘ 0.7 ms fall
The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.165 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 5 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (32.3 ms).

Performance, emissions, and battery life – solid power and fast charging

Available Bluetooth audio codecs
Available Bluetooth audio codecs

Samsung has equipped the Galaxy A16 4G with the MediaTek Helio G99—an older SoC, but still a capable performer for a budget device.

This choice pays off: the Galaxy A16 4G delivers solid performance for its price. While occasional stutters and short delays are still present, they occur less frequently than is typical in this price range.

Under sustained load, the case can warm noticeably, reaching temperatures of up to 44.3 °C. In our 3DMark stress tests, we observed a moderate performance drop of around 7%, indicating minor thermal throttling.

The mono speaker struggles at maximum volume, sounding harsh and unbalanced. At moderate volume levels, audio is acceptable, though still dominated by treble. As with many Samsung phones, Bluetooth codec support is limited, so it’s worth checking whether your wireless headphones or speakers are compatible for optimal sound quality.

Despite the larger size compared to its predecessor, the Galaxy A16 4G retains the same 5,000 mAh battery found in the Galaxy A15 4G. As a result, battery life remains similar—around 15 hours in our Wi-Fi browsing test at standard brightness. Charging is supported at up to 25 watts, which is fast for this price segment. A full charge takes just under two hours.

Geekbench 6.4
Single-Core
Average of class Smartphone
  (196 - 3479, n=206, last 2 years)
1544 Points +112%
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Samsung Exynos 1330, Mali-G68 MP2, 4096
947 Points +30%
Samsung Galaxy A15
Mediatek Helio G99, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
728 Points 0%
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
Mediatek Helio G99, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
728 Points
Average Mediatek Helio G99
  (705 - 738, n=13)
726 Points 0%
Xiaomi Redmi 14C
Mediatek Helio G81 Ultra, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
410 Points -44%
Motorola Moto G15
Mediatek Helio G81, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
405 Points -44%
Multi-Core
Average of class Smartphone
  (830 - 10401, n=206, last 2 years)
4400 Points +126%
Average Mediatek Helio G99
  (1864 - 2065, n=13)
1981 Points +2%
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
Mediatek Helio G99, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
1943 Points
Samsung Galaxy A15
Mediatek Helio G99, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
1942 Points 0%
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Samsung Exynos 1330, Mali-G68 MP2, 4096
1884 Points -3%
Motorola Moto G15
Mediatek Helio G81, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
1341 Points -31%
Xiaomi Redmi 14C
Mediatek Helio G81 Ultra, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
1011 Points -48%
Geekbench 5.5
Single-Core
Average of class Smartphone
  (145 - 2437, n=161, last 2 years)
1093 Points +98%
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Samsung Exynos 1330, Mali-G68 MP2, 4096
729 Points +32%
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
Mediatek Helio G99, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
553 Points
Samsung Galaxy A15
Mediatek Helio G99, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
552 Points 0%
Average Mediatek Helio G99
  (490 - 576, n=19)
547 Points -1%
Motorola Moto G15
Mediatek Helio G81, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
358 Points -35%
Multi-Core
Average of class Smartphone
  (550 - 8816, n=161, last 2 years)
3689 Points +91%
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
Mediatek Helio G99, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
1930 Points
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Samsung Exynos 1330, Mali-G68 MP2, 4096
1922 Points 0%
Samsung Galaxy A15
Mediatek Helio G99, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
1879 Points -3%
Average Mediatek Helio G99
  (1670 - 1981, n=19)
1833 Points -5%
Motorola Moto G15
Mediatek Helio G81, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
1319 Points -32%
PCMark for Android - Work 3.0
Average of class Smartphone
  (4507 - 27169, n=193, last 2 years)
13984 Points +51%
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Samsung Exynos 1330, Mali-G68 MP2, 4096
12370 Points +34%
Average Mediatek Helio G99
  (8885 - 11379, n=19)
9896 Points +7%
Xiaomi Redmi 14C
Mediatek Helio G81 Ultra, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
9393 Points +1%
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
Mediatek Helio G99, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
9256 Points
Samsung Galaxy A15
Mediatek Helio G99, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
9195 Points -1%
Motorola Moto G15
Mediatek Helio G81, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
8960 Points -3%
3DMark
2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited
Average of class Smartphone
  (508 - 23762, n=153, last 2 years)
8477 Points +229%
Average Mediatek Helio G99
  (2543 - 2843, n=18)
2636 Points +2%
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
Mediatek Helio G99, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
2574 Points
Samsung Galaxy A15
Mediatek Helio G99, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
2568 Points 0%
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Samsung Exynos 1330, Mali-G68 MP2, 4096
2494 Points -3%
2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Graphics
Average of class Smartphone
  (453 - 40163, n=153, last 2 years)
12775 Points +431%
Average Mediatek Helio G99
  (2375 - 3908, n=18)
2538 Points +5%
Samsung Galaxy A15
Mediatek Helio G99, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
2411 Points 0%
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
Mediatek Helio G99, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
2407 Points
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Samsung Exynos 1330, Mali-G68 MP2, 4096
2324 Points -3%
2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Physics
Average of class Smartphone
  (877 - 10632, n=153, last 2 years)
4896 Points +44%
Average Mediatek Helio G99
  (3102 - 3798, n=18)
3561 Points +5%
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
Mediatek Helio G99, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
3396 Points
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Samsung Exynos 1330, Mali-G68 MP2, 4096
3351 Points -1%
Samsung Galaxy A15
Mediatek Helio G99, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
3329 Points -2%
Wild Life Score
Average of class Smartphone
  (270 - 13896, n=112, last 2 years)
3036 Points +158%
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Samsung Exynos 1330, Mali-G68 MP2, 4096
1387 Points +18%
Average Mediatek Helio G99
  (1165 - 1364, n=19)
1235 Points +5%
Samsung Galaxy A15
Mediatek Helio G99, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
1195 Points +1%
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
Mediatek Helio G99, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
1178 Points
Motorola Moto G15
Mediatek Helio G81, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
633 Points -46%
Xiaomi Redmi 14C
Mediatek Helio G81 Ultra, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
591 Points -50%
Wild Life Unlimited Score
Average of class Smartphone
  (271 - 27327, n=189, last 2 years)
8793 Points +629%
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Samsung Exynos 1330, Mali-G68 MP2, 4096
1354 Points +12%
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
Mediatek Helio G99, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
1207 Points
Average Mediatek Helio G99
  (1011 - 1340, n=19)
1196 Points -1%
Samsung Galaxy A15
Mediatek Helio G99, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
1094 Points -9%
Motorola Moto G15
Mediatek Helio G81, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
631 Points -48%
Xiaomi Redmi 14C
Mediatek Helio G81 Ultra, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
605 Points -50%
Wild Life Extreme
Average of class Smartphone
  (61 - 7094, n=194, last 2 years)
2384 Points +603%
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Samsung Exynos 1330, Mali-G68 MP2, 4096
363 Points +7%
Average Mediatek Helio G99
  (330 - 378, n=19)
345 Points +2%
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
Mediatek Helio G99, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
339 Points
Samsung Galaxy A15
Mediatek Helio G99, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
332 Points -2%
Motorola Moto G15
Mediatek Helio G81, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
170 Points -50%
Xiaomi Redmi 14C
Mediatek Helio G81 Ultra, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
158 Points -53%
Wild Life Extreme Unlimited
Average of class Smartphone
  (62 - 7212, n=193, last 2 years)
2372 Points +621%
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Samsung Exynos 1330, Mali-G68 MP2, 4096
351 Points +7%
Average Mediatek Helio G99
  (323 - 366, n=19)
337 Points +2%
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
Mediatek Helio G99, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
329 Points
Samsung Galaxy A15
Mediatek Helio G99, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
326 Points -1%
Motorola Moto G15
Mediatek Helio G81, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
168 Points -49%
Xiaomi Redmi 14C
Mediatek Helio G81 Ultra, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
155 Points -53%
Solar Bay Unlimited Score
Average of class Smartphone
  (2799 - 13318, n=73, last 2 years)
7845 Points
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Samsung Exynos 1330, Mali-G68 MP2, 4096
Points
Solar Bay Score
Average of class Smartphone
  (3223 - 13244, n=73, last 2 years)
7782 Points
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Samsung Exynos 1330, Mali-G68 MP2, 4096
Points
GFXBench
on screen Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Onscreen
Average of class Smartphone
  (5.5 - 166, n=202, last 2 years)
53.8 fps +259%
Average Mediatek Helio G99
  (12 - 44, n=19)
16.9 fps +13%
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Samsung Exynos 1330, Mali-G68 MP2, 4096
15 fps 0%
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
Mediatek Helio G99, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
15 fps
Samsung Galaxy A15
Mediatek Helio G99, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
14 fps -7%
Xiaomi Redmi 14C
Mediatek Helio G81 Ultra, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
12 fps -20%
Motorola Moto G15
Mediatek Helio G81, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
6.8 fps -55%
1920x1080 Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen
Average of class Smartphone
  (3.4 - 321, n=202, last 2 years)
95.9 fps +499%
Samsung Galaxy A15
Mediatek Helio G99, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
16 fps 0%
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Samsung Exynos 1330, Mali-G68 MP2, 4096
16 fps 0%
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
Mediatek Helio G99, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
16 fps
Average Mediatek Helio G99
  (14 - 18, n=19)
15.6 fps -2%
Xiaomi Redmi 14C
Mediatek Helio G81 Ultra, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
7.6 fps -52%
Motorola Moto G15
Mediatek Helio G81, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
7.5 fps -53%
on screen Aztec Ruins High Tier Onscreen
Average of class Smartphone
  (0.85 - 144, n=203, last 2 years)
42.3 fps +360%
Average Mediatek Helio G99
  (8.3 - 28, n=19)
11.1 fps +21%
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Samsung Exynos 1330, Mali-G68 MP2, 4096
9.3 fps +1%
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
Mediatek Helio G99, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
9.2 fps
Samsung Galaxy A15
Mediatek Helio G99, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
8.9 fps -3%
Xiaomi Redmi 14C
Mediatek Helio G81 Ultra, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
7.6 fps -17%
Motorola Moto G15
Mediatek Helio G81, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
4.2 fps -54%
2560x1440 Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen
Average of class Smartphone
  (1.2 - 129, n=202, last 2 years)
37.9 fps +542%
Samsung Galaxy A15
Mediatek Helio G99, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
5.9 fps 0%
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Samsung Exynos 1330, Mali-G68 MP2, 4096
5.9 fps 0%
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
Mediatek Helio G99, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
5.9 fps
Average Mediatek Helio G99
  (5.4 - 6.5, n=19)
5.86 fps -1%
Xiaomi Redmi 14C
Mediatek Helio G81 Ultra, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
2.8 fps -53%
Motorola Moto G15
Mediatek Helio G81, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
2.8 fps -53%
3840x2160 4K Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen
Average of class Smartphone
  (0.54 - 53, n=203, last 2 years)
17.7 fps +608%
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Samsung Exynos 1330, Mali-G68 MP2, 4096
2.6 fps +4%
Samsung Galaxy A15
Mediatek Helio G99, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
2.5 fps 0%
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
Mediatek Helio G99, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
2.5 fps
Average Mediatek Helio G99
  (2.2 - 2.8, n=19)
2.49 fps 0%
Motorola Moto G15
Mediatek Helio G81, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
1.3 fps -48%
Xiaomi Redmi 14C
Mediatek Helio G81 Ultra, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
1.2 fps -52%
Octane V2 - Total Score
Average of class Smartphone
  (2228 - 100368, n=207, last 2 years)
43062 Points +79%
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Samsung Exynos 1330, Mali-G68 MP2, 4096
33085 Points +38%
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
Mediatek Helio G99, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
24050 Points
Samsung Galaxy A15
Mediatek Helio G99, Mali-G57 MP2, 4096
21890 Points -9%
Average Mediatek Helio G99
  (17228 - 25005, n=19)
21312 Points -11%
Motorola Moto G15
Mediatek Helio G81, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
14692 Points -39%
Xiaomi Redmi 14C
Mediatek Helio G81 Ultra, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
14565 Points -39%
Samsung Galaxy A16 4GSamsung Galaxy A15Samsung Galaxy A16 5GMotorola Moto G15Xiaomi Redmi 14CAverage 128 GB UFS 2.2 FlashAverage of class Smartphone
AndroBench 3-5
-2%
-44%
-66%
-65%
-17%
86%
Sequential Read 256KB
942.8
967.8
3%
529.46
-44%
287.7
-69%
300.9
-68%
Sequential Write 256KB
710.8
488.5
-31%
273.75
-61%
228.5
-68%
193.1
-73%
Random Read 4KB
208.8
233.2
12%
206.73
-1%
65.2
-69%
88.6
-58%
192.1 ?(89.3 - 297, n=73)
-8%
Random Write 4KB
208.1
229.6
10%
62.47
-70%
87.4
-58%
78.9
-62%
184.5 ?(62.5 - 419, n=73)
-11%
Max. Load
 42 °C
108 F
35 °C
95 F
34 °C
93 F
 
 42.8 °C
109 F
38.6 °C
101 F
33.1 °C
92 F
 
 42.3 °C
108 F
37.7 °C
100 F
33.3 °C
92 F
 
Maximum: 42.8 °C = 109 F
Average: 37.6 °C = 100 F
33.4 °C
92 F
35 °C
95 F
38.6 °C
101 F
33.4 °C
92 F
36 °C
97 F
44.3 °C
112 F
32.4 °C
90 F
37 °C
99 F
43.6 °C
110 F
Maximum: 44.3 °C = 112 F
Average: 37.1 °C = 99 F
Power Supply (max.)  41.6 °C = 107 F | Room Temperature 19.6 °C = 67 F | Fluke t3000FC (calibrated), Voltcraft IR-260
(±) The average temperature for the upper side under maximal load is 37.6 °C / 100 F, compared to the average of 32.8 °C / 91 F for the devices in the class Smartphone.
(±) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 42.8 °C / 109 F, compared to the average of 35.1 °C / 95 F, ranging from 21.9 to 63.7 °C for the class Smartphone.
(±) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 44.3 °C / 112 F, compared to the average of 33.9 °C / 93 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 24.7 °C / 76 F, compared to the device average of 32.8 °C / 91 F.

3DMark Steel Nomad Stress Test

3DMark
Wild Life Stress Test Stability
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Mali-G68 MP2, Exynos 1330, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
99.2 % +6%
Samsung Galaxy A15
Mali-G57 MP2, Helio G99, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
99.1 % +6%
Motorola Moto G15
Mali-G52 MP2, Helio G81, 128 GB eMMC Flash
99.1 % +6%
Xiaomi Redmi 14C
Mali-G52 MP2, Helio G81 Ultra, 128 GB eMMC Flash
98.3 % +5%
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
Mali-G57 MP2, Helio G99, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
93.8 %
Wild Life Extreme Stress Test
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Mali-G68 MP2, Exynos 1330, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
99 % +3%
Motorola Moto G15
Mali-G52 MP2, Helio G81, 128 GB eMMC Flash
98.7 % +2%
Xiaomi Redmi 14C
Mali-G52 MP2, Helio G81 Ultra, 128 GB eMMC Flash
97.3 % +1%
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
Mali-G57 MP2, Helio G99, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
96.4 %
Samsung Galaxy A15
Mali-G57 MP2, Helio G99, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
95.6 % -1%
dB(A) 0102030405060708090Deep BassMiddle BassHigh BassLower RangeMidsHigher MidsLower HighsMid HighsUpper HighsSuper Highs2042.840.92541.841.83128.428.44028.832.55032.733.6632622.98018.317.510022.925.512524.236.91602045.820018.450.225015.254.131513.857.140013.15850015.662.76302365.980020.267.3100016.475.7125013.879.2160014.581.1200015.181.8250014.581.331501980.9400019.378.650002470.8630019.971.4800024.176.81000018.874.91250017.865.81600017.355.2SPL31.690.2N1.577.2median 18.4median 70.8Delta2.911.645.953.140.643.734.833.334.436.337.844.227.728.518.419.421.222.324.429.423.637.422.443.319.547.619.852.714.453.212.859.414.266.713.170.312.475.910.775.110.87610.576.411.275.811.773.812.272.811.973.312.175.312.273.312.168.811.866.611.457.425860.763.5median 12.2median 68.82.610.8hearing rangehide median Pink NoiseSamsung Galaxy A16 4GXiaomi Redmi 14C
Frequency diagram (checkboxes can be checked and unchecked to compare devices)
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G audio analysis

(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (90.2 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 25.9% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (12.6% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | higher mids - on average 8% higher than median
(+) | mids are linear (5.9% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(±) | higher highs - on average 5.6% higher than median
(+) | highs are linear (5.1% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (23.3% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 50% of all tested devices in this class were better, 7% similar, 43% worse
» The best had a delta of 12%, average was 36%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 68% of all tested devices were better, 6% similar, 27% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%

Xiaomi Redmi 14C audio analysis

(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (86 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 30% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (9.8% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | higher mids - on average 7.1% higher than median
(+) | mids are linear (5.6% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 4.5% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (3.2% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (21.5% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 40% of all tested devices in this class were better, 8% similar, 52% worse
» The best had a delta of 12%, average was 36%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 58% of all tested devices were better, 7% similar, 35% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%

Battery Runtime
Idle (without WLAN, min brightness)
27h 10min
WiFi Websurfing
15h 03min
Big Buck Bunny H.264 1080p
23h 39min
Load (maximum brightness)
5h 49min
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
5000 mAh
Samsung Galaxy A15
5000 mAh
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
5000 mAh
Motorola Moto G15
5200 mAh
Xiaomi Redmi 14C
5160 mAh
Battery Runtime
1%
-9%
0%
8%
Reader / Idle
1630
1622
0%
2072
27%
1785
10%
H.264
1419
1446
2%
1123
-21%
1187
-16%
WiFi v1.3
903
885
-2%
745
-17%
1018
13%
976
8%
Load
349
358
3%
265
-24%
329
-6%

Notebookcheck overall rating

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G testing
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G testing

A high-quality OLED display, attractive case design, and solid performance—these are compelling features rarely found at this price point.

For a very affordable price, the Samsung Galaxy A16 4G makes a strong case as a budget-friendly all-rounder.

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G - 04/19/2025 v8
Florian Schmitt

Chassis
84%
Keyboard
69 / 75 → 92%
Pointing Device
94%
Connectivity
40 / 69 → 58%
Weight
88%
Battery
90%
Display
86%
Games Performance
5 / 55 → 9%
Application Performance
54 / 85 → 64%
AI Performance
5%
Temperature
89%
Noise
100%
Audio
69 / 90 → 77%
Camera
49%
Average
64%
72%
Smartphone - Weighted Average
CO2 Emissions
91.7%
Materials
5%
Packaging
75%
Power Use
50%
Repairability
46%
Software Updates
100%
Recycle Logo Total Sustainability Score: 61.3%

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Model / Review
Price
Weight
Drive
Display
1.
71.6%
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
Mediatek Helio G99 ⎘
ARM Mali-G57 MP2 ⎘
4 GB Memory, 128 GB UFS 2.1
Amazon: $138.99
List Price: 179€
200 g128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash6.70"
2340x1080
385 PPI
Super AMOLED
2.
80% v7 (old)
Samsung Galaxy A15
Samsung Galaxy A15
Mediatek Helio G99 ⎘
ARM Mali-G57 MP2 ⎘
4 GB Memory, 128 GB UFS 2.1
Amazon:
1. $5.95
Mr.Shield Screen Protector c...
2. $5.19
RXNMH 2 Pack Samsung Galaxy ...
3. $6.95
NEW'C 3 Pack Designed for Sa...
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200 g128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash6.50"
2340x1080
396 PPI
Super AMOLED
3.
73.1%
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Samsung Exynos 1330 ⎘
ARM Mali-G68 MP2 ⎘
4 GB Memory, 128 GB UFS 2.1
Amazon: $197.00
List Price: 200€
200 g128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash6.70"
2340x1080
385 PPI
Super AMOLED
4.
72.3%
Motorola Moto G15
Motorola Moto G15
Mediatek Helio G81 ⎘
ARM Mali-G52 MP2 ⎘
4 GB Memory, 128 GB eMMC
Amazon: $140.73
List Price: 150€
190 g128 GB eMMC Flash6.72"
2400x1080
392 PPI
IPS
5.
70.7%
Xiaomi Redmi 14C
Xiaomi Redmi 14C
Mediatek Helio G81 Ultra ⎘
ARM Mali-G52 MP2 ⎘
4 GB Memory, 128 GB eMMC
Amazon: $119.87
List Price: 150€
211 g128 GB eMMC Flash6.88"
1640x720
260 PPI
IPS

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Florian Schmitt, 2025-04-20 (Update: 2025-04-21)