1. Model and Brand Information
- Brand Name: Samsung
- Model Name: Galaxy A16 5G
- Series/Category: Galaxy A Series (Mid-range)
- Release Date: October 14, 2024
- Colours Available: Blue Black, Gold, Light Green, Light Gray
- Country of Origin: India (Manufactured in India)
2. Design and Build
- Material: Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
- Dimensions: 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm
- Weight: 192 g
- Water Resistance: IP54 (dust and water-resistant)
- Ports and Buttons: USB Type-C 2.0, side-mounted fingerprint scanner
- Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 5
3. Display
- Display Type: Super AMOLED, 90Hz refresh rate
- Display Size: 6.7 inches
- Display Resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+)
- Refresh Rate: 90Hz
- Aspect Ratio: 19.5:9
- Screen to Body Ratio: Approximately 86%
- Peak Brightness: 800 nits
4. Processor and Storage
- Chipset/SoC: MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)
- CPU Architecture and Clock Speed: Octa-core (2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz, 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz)
- Operating System: Android 14 with One UI 6.0
- RAM: 4GB, 6GB or 8GB
- Storage: 128GB or 256GB
- Expandable Storage: Up to 1.5TB via microSD card (uses shared SIM slot)
5. Camera Setup
- Rear Camera(s):
- 50 MP (wide), f/1.8, autofocus
- 5 MP (ultrawide), f/2.2
- 2 MP (macro), f/2.4
- Front Camera:
- 13 MP (wide), f/2.0
6. Battery and Charging
- Battery Capacity: 5000mAh
- Charging Speed: 25W wired charging
- Charging: USB Type-C 2.0 port; charger sold separately
7. Software and Features
- Operating System Version: Android 14 with One UI 6.0
- Updates: Up to 6 major OS updates and 6 years of security updates
- Special Features:
- Samsung Knox Vault security
- Samsung Wallet with Tap and Pay (NFC support)
- Samsung Knox security features including Auto Blocker, Secure Folder, Private Share, and Pin App
8. Connectivity
- Network Connectivity: 5G, 4G LTE, 3G, 2G
- Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
- Bluetooth: 5.3
- USB: USB Type-C 2.0
- GPS: GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
- NFC: Yes (market/region dependent)
- FM Radio: No
- Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, virtual proximity sensing
Pros
- Large 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate
- IP54 rating for dust and water resistance
- Long-term software support with 6 years of updates
- Expandable storage up to 1.5TB
Cons
- No 3.5mm headphone jack
- Charger sold separately
- Plastic build may feel less premium