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Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

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Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is the latest midrange offering from the brand. It makes little to no changes to the design complete with a “key island” on the right. On the front, you get a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED screen with a 90Hz refresh rate, 800 nits brightness, and FHD+ resolution. It packs a chipset coupled with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM. The phone runs on Android 14-based OneUI and offers you 6 years of software and 6 years of security updates.

Additionally, you have a triple camera setup on the back with a 50MP main, 5MP ultrawide, and 2MP macro lens. The selfie camera is a 13MP unit with face recognition capabilities. It has a 5,000 mAh battery with 25W charging speed. Lastly, you get a 25W charging brick bundled with this phone.

Starting Price  28,999
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Variants
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Display Size

6.7 inches
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Battery

5000mAh
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Cameras

50MP Triple Camera
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Chipset

Dimensity 6300
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Ram

6GB / 8GB
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Storage

128GB / 256GB

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is a new midrange phone, that comes as a successor to last year’s Samsung Galaxy A15. The phone is available in two different connectivity options, but the 5G variant hit the Nepali shelves first.

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Overview

Design and Display

The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G retains a slim 7.9mm profile, making it comfortable to hold. For the first time in the Galaxy A10 series, it comes with an IP54 rating, adding basic dust and water resistance. Samsung’s signature “Key Island” camera layout, introduced with previous A-series models, adds a stylish touch, and the 5G model features unique spotlight-like patterns on its matte back cover. Available in striking hues of Light Grey, Blue Black, Light Green and Gold, it offers a visually appealing design.

On the front, the Galaxy A16 5G boasts a vibrant 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display, stretching to an FHD+ resolution. This large panel supports a smooth 90Hz refresh rate, delivering fluid interactions, whether scrolling or gaming. With 800 nits of peak brightness, this phone ensures decent outdoor visibility, even on sunny days. Additionally, its 16 million colour depth enhances media experiences with rich and vivid visuals.

Performance and the rest

The Galaxy A16 5G runs with different chips under the hood depending on the region. The options include Samsung’s in-house Exynos 1330 and the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. The Nepali audience will be getting the latter option. This processor is a successor to the Dimensity 6100+ featured on the A15 5G. While the core architecture remains unchanged, it peaks at a higher frequency than its predecessor. The device has up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, and it is expandable by up to 1.5TB via a MicroSD card, so there’s ample room for photos, videos, and apps.

Samsung’s One UI, based on Android 14, powers the software, promising an intuitive experience. Furthermore, Samsung ensures extended support on the Galaxy A16 5G, with up to six years of software and security updates. This model includes Samsung Knox, providing added security against potential threats. In terms of battery life, this phone packs a robust 5,000 mAh battery with 25W wired fast charging support. In terms of cameras, it includes a 13MP front camera and a rear setup with a 50MP main camera, a 5MP ultrawide lens, and a 2MP macro lens.

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Price in Nepal

You get a free 25W charger with the purchase of Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Price in Nepal
6/128GB NPR 28,999
8/128GB NPR 30,999
8/256GB NPR 34,999

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Specifications Compare

Date
7 October 2024
In Nepal: 8 November 2024
Status In Stock
Dimension 164.40 mm x 77.90 mm x 7.90 mm
Weight 192 gm
Build
Back: Plastic
Front: Glass
Frames: Plastic
IP54-rated
Colors Blue Black, Light Grey, Light Green, Gold
Size 6.7 inches
Type Super AMOLED
Resolution
FHD+ (2,340 x 1,080 pixels)
Protection No
Refresh Rate 90Hz
Touch Sampling Rate Unspecified
Brightness 800 nits
Others 16M color depth
SIM Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs)
Technology GSM / UMTS / LTE / 5G
2G Bands GSM 850 / 900 / DCS1800 / PCS1900
3G Bands B1 (2100) / 2 (1900) / 4 (AWS) / 5 (850) / 8 (900)
4G Bands B1 (2100) / 2 (1900) / 3 (1800) / 4 (AWS) / 5 (850) / 7 (2600) / 8 (900) / 12 (700) / 17 (700) / 20 (800) / 26 (850) / 38 (2600) / 40 (2300) / 41 (2500) / 66 (AWS-3)
5G Bands N1 (2100) / 3 (1800) / 7 (2600) / 8 (900) / 28 (700) / 40 (2300) / 41 (2500) / 77 (3700) / 78 (3500)
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)
CPU
Octa-core
– 2x Cortex-A76 (2.4 GHz)
– 6x Cortex-A55 (2.0 GHz)
GPU Mali-G57 MP2
OS Android 14
UI Version One UI 6.0
Promised Updates
6 years of OS updates
6 years of security updates
RAM 6GB, 8GB
Storage 128GB, 256GB
Variant 6/128GB, 8/128GB, 8/256GB
SD Card Yes (Hybrid, up to 1.5TB)
Triple
Primary : 50MP, f/1.8, AF
Ultrawide: 5MP, f/2.2
Depth: 2MP, f/2.4
Features Autofocus, LED Flash, 10x Digital Zoom
Video 1080p @ 30 fps, HD @120 fps slow motion
Single 13MP, f/2.0
Features Portrait
Video 1080p @ 30fps
Fingerprint Side-mounted
Face Unlock 2D Face Recognition
Speaker Yes (Mono)
3.5 mm Jack No
Others No
Type Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing
WLAN WiFi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), Dual-Band, WiFi Direct, Hotspot
Bluetooth 5.3
GPS GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
NFC Yes
USB Type-C 2.0
Type 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging 25W charging
Wireless Charging
No
Features PC Sync (Smart Switch)