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Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

Specifications

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (Galaxy A10 Series)
Processor
Samsung Exynos 1330 8 x 2 - 2.4 GHz, ARM Cortex-A55 / A78
Graphics adapter
Memory
4 GB 
Display
6.70 inch 19.5:9, 2340 x 1080 pixel 385 PPI, Capacitive Touchscreen, Super AMOLED, FHD+, 16 mio. colors, glossy: yes, 90 Hz
Storage
128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash, 128 GB 
, 128GB / 256GB, 102 GB free
Connections
1 USB 2.0, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), Audio Connections: USB-C, Card Reader: microSD up to 1.5 TB (FAT, FAT32, exFAT), 1 Fingerprint Reader, NFC, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Wi-Fi Direct, Camera2 API Limited, Samsung Smart Switch, Samsung SmartThings
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 MHz), 3G (Band 1/2/4/5/8), 4G (Band 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/20/28/38/40/41/66), 5G (Band 1/3/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/77/78), Dual SIM, LTE, 5G, 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, 25W max. charging speed
Charging
fast charging / Quickcharge
Operating System
Android 14
Camera
Primary Camera: 50 MPix (f/1.8, AF, flash, up to 10x digital zoom)+ 5 MP ultrawide (f/2.2) + 2 MP macro (f/2.4); video recording up to FullHD@30fps
Secondary Camera: 13 MPix (f/2.0; video recording up to FullHD@30fps)
Additional features
Speakers: single speaker, Keyboard: virtual, USB-C cable SIM tool, Quick start guide, Warranty card, One UI 6.1, 24 Months Warranty, Head SAR 0.381 W/Kg, Body SAR 0.943 W/Kg, IP54, fanless
Weight
200 g ( = 7.05 oz / 0.44 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
200 Euro
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Price comparison

Average Score: 73.86% - average
Average of 21 scores (from 42 reviews)
price: 71%, performance: 64%, features: 78%, display: 78% mobility: 81%, workmanship: 74%, ergonomy: 83%, emissions: - %

Reviews for the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

60% Motorola Moto G75 review: Feature-filled but flawed
Source: Tech Advisor English
At this relatively affordable price point, you shouldn’t ask for too much from the Moto G75. But too much is exactly what you get here. Too many different features, at the expense of the quality of the most important ones. Apart from acceptable performance, most basic features such as screen, camera and battery leave something to be desired. If Motorola had thrown out wireless charging and the headphones and offered a better and more energy-efficient OLED screen instead, it would have been better. However, in its current form, I can’t recommend it.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/29/2024
Rating: Total score: 60%
78% Samsung Galaxy A16 5G review: Safe and sound
Source: Tech Advisor English
The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is another adequate cheap phone from Samsung, offering an appealing design and a punchy AMOLED display for just under £200. Not much progress has been made on the Galaxy A15 5G, with similarly sluggish performance and the same middling camera set-up. One big improvement is Samsung’s vastly improved software update promise. Conversely, battery life doesn’t appear to be quite as strong as before, particularly when it comes to sustained usage. All in all, the Galaxy A16 5G is a perfectly acceptable cheap phone. However, you’ll find much better value by either spending a little more money or looking around for a discount and spending more wisely.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/19/2024
Rating: Total score: 78%
76% Samsung Galaxy A16 Review: Wise, smart, and old school at heart!
Source: Tech PP English
With a starting price of $250/Rs. 18,999 (8GB/ 128 GB), the Samsung Galaxy A16 comes across as a smartphone that is a good daily driver but is not a phone that will wow you in any one department – a jack of all trades, but master of none. Its performance is satisfactory in most zones, making it a solid, dependable smartphone. And it needs to be dependable, for it is surrounded by very fierce competitors. The Poco X6 offers power-packed specs; it has a better processor, better refresh rate, stereo speakers, more megapixel numbers, and faster charging support. The CMF Phone (1) not only has a distinct design but also comes with 120 Hz refresh rate, clean UI, faster processor, and slightly faster charging speed support.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/04/2024
Rating: Total score: 76% price: 80% performance: 80% workmanship: 60%
70% Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Review: Sticks to the Midrange Formula
Source: NDTV Gadgets English
The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G resembles one of the company's most expensive smartphones, and it subjectively looks more “premium” than the competition. It is easy to hold, and it has a bright display. The handset also has a large battery, which delivers ample battery backup at a single charge. You also get six years of software updates — this is good, but only if the smartphone remains snappy enough for as many years. The presence of the Dimensity 6300 chipset and the lacklustre ultrawide camera are two factors holding this smartphone back. There are a handful of other smartphones under the Rs. 20,000 mark that offer arguably better performance than the Galaxy A16 5G, including the OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite (Review), the Infinix Note 40 5G (Review), and the Moto G85 (Review).
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/29/2024
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 70% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Review: A Good Mix Of Software And Hardware
Source: Cashify English
The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G offers a good mix of software and hardware under a price tag of Rs.20,000. With six years of OS updates, the Samsung Galaxy A16 is perfect for those looking for long-term support. You get a great display, decent cameras and a long-lasting battery backup. But you will need to contend with an average processor, teardrop notch and lack of 4K video recording, which are standard specs at this price. If you want a better Samsung phone, you can consider options like the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G from last year. Similarly, the Samsung Galaxy M35 5G is available at a cheaper price. Both phones offer much better displays, performance, batteries and cameras.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/25/2024
65% Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Review: Practical, not powerful
Source: Think Digit English
The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is a capable yet unambitious addition to the brand’s lineup, catering to users seeking essential functionality rather than standout features. Its understated design, lightweight build, and IP54 rating ensure a practical daily companion, while the Dimensity 6300 chipset delivers smooth performance for basic tasks. However, the display’s 90 Hz refresh rate and moderate brightness levels feel underwhelming in a competitive market. While its 50 MP camera impresses in daylight, low-light struggles and limited video capabilities reveal its budget nature. Battery performance is adequate but falls short of expectations, given the efficient hardware. At ₹18,999, it faces stiff competition from better-rounded options like the Motorola G85 and OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/20/2024
Rating: Total score: 65% price: 66% performance: 59% workmanship: 71%
74% Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Review: Should You Consider it?
Source: The Mobile Indian English
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G looks like an appealing deal for those who want extended software support with a feature-rich experience and a long runtime. Apart from that, the Galaxy A16 5G doesn't quite impress when it comes to power, as the processor is significantly inferior compared to competition. While the cameras are decent, there are some performance hiccups that could disturb your daily usage.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/13/2024
Rating: Total score: 74% performance: 70% display: 85% mobility: 70% workmanship: 70%
52% Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Review: Some improvements, but one red flag remains
Source: Phone Arena English
The Galaxy A16 5G is roughly a $200 phone and we cannot expect too much. In some areas, it beats our expectations. It's got a gorgeous and now bigger display, decent battery life and a camera that can now record better video. It also has six years of software updates, a rarity for such dirt cheap phone. But unfortunately it still feels a bit too slow and stuttery, and this is a major red flag. This quickly gets annoying when you scroll around social media and the phone has not improved its GPU and gaming performance at all since last year. It will get the job done for some users who don't care too much about performance, but if you value a fast and smooth phones, there might be better options around. Keep an eye on our best budget phones lineup for the latest in that space.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/01/2024
Rating: Total score: 52% performance: 46% display: 60% mobility: 62% workmanship: 40%
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G full review
Source: GSM Arena English
Samsung is not shaking things up but is instead following a familiar formula with the Galaxy A16 5G. They've got the basics right and they've added 6 years of OS updates to spice things up. Check out our video review to learn ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW about the phone's top features, build and screen quality, battery life, performance, and camera image quality.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/29/2024
70% Samsung Galaxy A16 5G review
Source: GSM Arena English
The Galaxy A16 5G is a nicely constructed device covering most bases. We particularly like Samsung's fairly new commitment to up to six major Android upgrades on modest devices. Undoubtedly, there is a lot to love about One UI and all of the added features it offers. However, the Galaxy A16 5G seems to be behind the times in more ways than one. Samsung just isn't packing in that budget value like many other competitors. For example, the phone is only IP54 rated, it lacks stereo speakers, and its display, while not bad in any way, only has a 90Hz refresh rate and pretty modest maximum brightness. The Exynos 1330 chipset that we tested offers modest performance at best.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/24/2024
Rating: Total score: 70%

Foreign Reviews

80% 180 Euro für die nächsten sechs Jahre
Source: Nextpit Germany German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/11/2025
Rating: Total score: 80%
83% 5G-Einsteiger-Smartphone mit Langzeit-Update-Garantie
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/10/2025
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 84% performance: 76% features: 86% display: 91% mobility: 95%
80% Handy für weit unter 200 Euro
Source: Inside Handy German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/10/2025
Rating: Total score: 80%
90% Samsung Galaxy A16 5G im Test: Das alles für weniger als 200 Euro?!
Source: Computerbild German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/07/2024
Rating: Total score: 90%
74% Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Source: Smartzone German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/17/2024
Rating: Total score: 74% performance: 50% display: 80% mobility: 75% workmanship: 80%
90% Samsung Galaxy A16 5G im Test: Das alles für weniger als 200 Euro?!
Source: Computerbild German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/09/2024
Rating: Total score: 90%
Das günstige Galaxy A16
Source: A1 Blog German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/25/2024
75% Recensione Samsung Galaxy A16 5G: chi va piano, va sano e va lontano
Source: Smart World Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/25/2024
Rating: Total score: 75% price: 65% features: 70% display: 85% mobility: 80% workmanship: 85% ergonomy: 85%
70% Review Samsung Galaxy A16 – Op belangrijke vlakken verbeterd
Source: Diskidee.nl Dutch NL→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/10/2024
Rating: Total score: 70%
70% Test Samsung Galaxy A16 5G : du mieux, mais il manque encore de punch
Source: Frandroid French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/14/2024
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 60% display: 70% workmanship: 80%
78% Test du Samsung Galaxy A16 5G : un écran solide et un bon suivi logiciel, mais des performances en retrait
Source: Nerd-mobile French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/09/2024
Rating: Total score: 78% performance: 70% display: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%
80% Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Source: Les Numeriques French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/06/2024
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 60% display: 80% mobility: 100% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 80%
Test Galaxy A16 : le Samsung pas cher est-il toujours une valeur sûre ?
Source: 01Net French FR→EN
Positive: Elegant design; solid workmanship; waterproof IP64. Negative: Mono speakers; average performance; poor night shot.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/13/2024
Recenzja Samsunga Galaxy A16. Wszystko to za mniej niż 1000 zł?!
Source: Komputerswiat Turkish PL→EN
Positive: Big screen; nice OLED display; support 5G and waterproof; modern design. Negative: Plastic case; average hardware.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/17/2024
Samsung Galaxy A16 – recenzja
Source: Orange PL Turkish PL→EN
Positive: Big screen; nice display; 90Hz refresh rate; great built quality; waterproof IP54; nice main camera; long battery life; MicroSD card slot; affordable price. Negative: Average performance; no Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) in Camera; slow 25W charging; poor video recording.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/31/2024
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G - recenzja, test, opinia i dane techniczne
Source: Unite4buy Turkish PL→EN
Positive: Attractive design; beautiful AMOLED display; support 5G; high performance; long battery life; large ROM; quick charging. Negative: No headphone jack; mono speakers.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/09/2024
70% Обзор смартфона Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Source: DGL.ru RU→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/25/2024
Rating: Total score: 70%
Официальный анонс Samsung Galaxy A16
Source: DGL.ru RU→EN
Positive: Modern design; slim size; light weight; waterproof IP54; beautiful AMOLED display; powerful processor; high performance; long battery life. Negative: No headphone jack; unsupported wireless charging.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/15/2024
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G - a hetedik évben megpihen
Source: MobilArena HU HU→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/29/2024
Rating: price: 60% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%
Trên tay Samsung Galaxy A16 5G chính hãng: Thiết kế bắt mắt, chip MediaTek Helio G99, pin 5.000 mAh
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN
Positive: Beautiful design; decent processor; large battery capacity; good cameras; affordable price.
Hands-On, online available, Short, Date: 12/11/2024
Galaxy A16 5G có gì nổi bật mà khiến người dùng không thể bỏ qua?
Source: Viettelstore VN→EN
Positive: Beautiful design; nice display; decent performance; great cameras; affordable price.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/02/2024
Trên tay Samsung Galaxy A16: Kiểu dáng trẻ trung, màn hình lớn, cập nhật 6 năm
Source: FPT shop VN→EN
Positive: Modern design; great built quality; big screen; nice display; large battery capacity.
Hands-On, online available, Medium, Date: 12/01/2024
Galaxy A16 5G có gì nổi bật: Sự lựa chọn đáng giá trong phân khúc tầm trung
Source: Viettelstore VN→EN
Positive: Elegant design; great AMOLED display; decent performance; nice cameras; long battery life; affordable price. Negative: Thick frames; average gaming performance; plastic case.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/29/2024
Có nên mua Galaxy A16 5G tại thời điểm này hay không?
Source: Viettelstore VN→EN
Positive: Premium design; sharp display; high performance; nice cameras; long battery life; quick charging.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/28/2024
Đánh giá hiệu năng Samsung Galaxy A16 5G: Không quá ấn tượng nhưng cũng làm tròn vai trong phân khúc!
Source: Cell Phones VN→EN
Positive: Decent performance; good cooling and system; affordable price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/21/2024
Đánh giá Samsung Galaxy A16 5G: Thiết kế sang trọng, cấu hình nổi bật, pin ấn tượng, đáp ứng tốt nhu cầu cơ bản
Source: Viettelstore VN→EN
Positive: Modern design; beautiful AMOLED display; great cameras; decent hardware; nice performance; impressive battery life. Negative: Mono speakers.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/21/2024
Trên tay Samsung Galaxy A16 5G: Thiết kế trẻ trung, màn hình lớn, hiệu năng tốt, camera 50MP, giá 6 triệu
Source: Cell Phones VN→EN
Positive: Modern design; big screen; decent performance; sharp display; great cameras; affordable price.
Hands-On, online available, Short, Date: 11/17/2024
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G giá bao nhiêu? Khám phá cấu hình và tính năng nổi bật
Source: Viettelstore VN→EN
Positive: Affordable price; beautiful AMOLED display; decent processor; high performance; long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/12/2024
Galaxy A16 5G có gì mới? Nâng cấp hệ điều hành, bảo mật và kháng bụi nước IP54
Source: Viettelstore VN→EN
Positive: Great AMOLED display; waterproof IP54; nice cameras; decent performance; impressive autonomy.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/07/2024
Đánh giá Samsung Galaxy A16 5G: Màn hình lớn với 6 năm cập nhật Android
Source: XT Mobile VN→EN
Positive: Decent performance; big screen; support 5G.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/26/2024
Review Samsung Galaxy A16 5G: 6 Tahun Update, Rating Tahan Air dan Aman dr Malware
Source: Jagat Review ID→EN
Positive: Affordable price; powerful processor; high performance; beautiful AMOLED display; nice cameras.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/27/2024
66% Test: Samsung Galaxy A16 5G – Bra smartphone under 3000 kr
Source: Mobil.se SV→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/22/2024
Rating: Total score: 66% display: 60%

Comment

ARM Mali-G68 MP2: Integrated mid range graphics card with 2 clusters based on the Valhall architecture. 

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Exynos 1330: Mid-range SoC with six ARM Cortex-A55 (max. 2 GHz) in the efficiency cluster and two ARM Cortex-A78 (max. 2.4 GHz) in the performance cluster. The integrated 5G modem supports up to 2.55 Gbps download speeds.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


6.70":

It is a small display format for smartphones. You shouldn't be severely defective in vision, and you won't see much detail on the screen and only have a small resolution available. For that, the device should be small and handy, easy to transport.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


Samsung: Samsung Group is the largest South Korean conglomerate and was founded in 1938. Samsung Group employed 489,000 people in 2014 and is one of the world's largest companies in terms of revenue and market strength. The name Samsung means "Three Stars" in Korean and represents the three sons of the company's founder. The company was founded in 1938 as a grocery store. With its subsidiary Samsung Electronics, founded in 1969, Samsung took up the production of electrotechnical items, focusing on consumer electronics and household appliances at an early stage. Other branches in which the large corporation is active include mechanical engineering, automobiles (Hyundai), insurance, wholesale, real estate and leisure. Samsung manufactures a wide range of electronic products, including smartphones, televisions, home appliances and semiconductors. The company's Galaxy line of smartphones is one of the most popular in the world. Samsung is also a major player in the semiconductor industry, making memory chips and processors for many other electronics manufacturers.


73.86%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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