The Samsung Galaxy A16 combines advanced features with a sleek design, making it an ideal choice for users seeking reliability and performance. Powered by a robust 5000 mAh lithium-ion battery, it supports Samsung Super Fast Charging, allowing the device to recharge quickly within 85 minutes. The large 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels ensures vibrant visuals, while the 90 Hz refresh rate enhances the viewing experience for gaming and streaming. This smartphone features a powerful MediaTek Helio G99 processor, 4 GB of RAM, and 128 GB of internal memory, expandable with microSD cards. Equipped with a versatile camera system, including a 50-megapixel main camera, a 5-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2-megapixel macro camera, it offers various shooting modes and functionalities like Optical Image Stabilization. With Samsung's One UI Core 6.1, this device provides a user-friendly interface alongside essential security features like fingerprint recognition and Samsung Knox Vault.
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| Product Description | Samsung Galaxy A16 - black - 4G smartphone - 128 GB - GSM |
| Product Type | 4G smartphone |
| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-A165F/DSB |
| Display | OLED display - 2340 x 1080 pixels - 6.7" - 387 ppi - (90 Hz) - 19.5:9 - Super AMOLED - AGS Asahi Glass, Dragontrail PRO (scratch resistant glass) |
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 MT6789V/CD / 2.2 GHz (8-core) |
| Graphics Accelerator | ARM Mali-G68 MP2 |
| Memory | RAM 4 GB / 128 GB |
| Supported Memory Card | microSDXC slot - up to 1.5 TB |
| Operating System | Android 14 with One UI Core 6.1 |
| Main Camera | 50 Megapixel - wide-angle lens - f/1.8 - focus: automatic |
| Second Camera | 5 Megapixel - ultra wide-angle lens - f/2.2 |
| Third Camera | 2 Megapixel - f/2.4 - macro camera |
| Front Camera | 13 Megapixel f/2.0 - focus free |
| Service Provider | Not specified |
| SIM Card | Dual-SIM - nano SIM |
| Wireless Interface | NFC, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader (side), face recognition |
| Connectors | USB-C |
| Protection | Dust-resistant, water-resistant |
| Colour | Black |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 77.9 mm x 7.9 mm x 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 200 g |
| Repairability Index | 8.3 (out of 10) |
| Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) | 0.312 W/kg (head) , 1.083 W/kg (body) , 2.82 W/kg (limb) |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 2-year warranty |
General | |
| Product Type | Smartphone |
| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-A165F/DSB |
| Form Factor | Touch |
| Protection | Dust-resistant, water-resistant |
| Width | 77.9 mm |
| Depth | 7.9 mm |
| Height | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 200 g |
| Body Colour | Black |
Cellular | |
| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM |
| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G |
| Service Provider | Not specified |
| Operating System | Android 14 |
| User Interface | One UI Core 6.1 |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| SIM Card Type | Nano SIM |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM |
| SIM Card Configuration Details | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
| Payment Technology | Samsung Pay |
| Input Device | Multi-touch |
Communications | |
| Data Transmission | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, VoLTE, VoWiFi |
| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM |
| 3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 5, Band 8 |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 850, 900 |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 |
| Wireless Interface | NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.3 |
Phone Features | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, light sensor, geomagnetic sensor, gyro sensor |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader (side), face recognition |
| Additional Features | 6 years of Security Updates, 6 generations of OS upgrades, Samsung Knox Vault, Samsung Smart Switch, Quick Share, Virtual Proximity Sensing, SmartThings Support, Secure Folder function, Samsung Seamless Codec |
Media Player | |
| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MID, apt-X, LDAC, SBC |
| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 |
| Sound Enhancements | Dolby Atmos sound technology |
Processor | |
| Type | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| Processor Number | MT6789V/CD |
| Clock Speed | 2.2 GHz |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core |
Graphics System | |
| Graphics Accelerator | ARM Mali-G68 MP2 |
Memory | |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Internal Memory Capacity | 128 GB |
| User Memory | 105.1 GB |
| Memory Interface | UFS |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1.5 TB |
Front Camera | |
| Sensor Resolution | 13 Megapixel |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.0 |
| Focus Adjustment | Focus free |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps |
Main Camera | |
| Sensor Resolution | 50 Megapixel |
| Optical Image Stabiliser | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) |
| Lens Type | Wide-angle lens |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.8 |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic |
| Digital Zoom | 10x |
| Camera Modes | Macro mode, night mode, Pro mode, AR lens, Panorama, Food, Portrait, Slow motion mode, HYPERLAPSE |
| Light Source | LED flash |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps |
Second Camera | |
| Sensor Resolution | 5 Megapixel |
| Lens Type | Ultra wide-angle lens |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.2 |
Third Camera | |
| Sensor Resolution | 2 Megapixel |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.4 |
| Functions | Macro camera |
Display | |
| Type | OLED display |
| Technology | Super AMOLED |
| Diagonal Size | 6.7" |
| Display Resolution | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| Display Format | Full HD+ |
| Pixel Density | 387 ppi |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 |
| Max Brightness | 420 cd/m² |
| Colour Depth | 16 million colours |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 180 Hz |
| Contrast Ratio | 1000000:1 |
| Protection | AGS Asahi Glass, Dragontrail PRO (scratch resistant glass) |
Connections | |
| Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C |
Battery | |
| Technology | Lithium Ion |
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging Technology | Samsung Super Fast Charging |
| Run Time Details | Active online usage (4G): up to 19 hrs , Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 18 hrs , Playback (wireless video): up to 18 hrs , Playback (wireless audio): up to 74 hrs |
| Recharge Time | 85 min |
Miscellaneous | |
| Compliant Standards | IP54 |
| Included Accessories | SIM card removal tool, USB-C to USB-C cable |
Manufacturer Warranty | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years |
| Regional Warranty Exceptions | Spain - 3 years |
Sustainability Information | |
| Repairability Index | 8.3 (out of 10) |
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping) | |
| Shipping Width | 82.7 mm |
| Shipping Depth | 28 mm |
| Shipping Height | 169.8 mm |
| Shipping Weight | 311 g |
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