Samsung has just introduced the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G, the latest member of its mid-ranged A-series in India. It offers quite an impressive length of updates for its price point.
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
The device is built around a 6.7-inch FHD+ Infinity-U Super AMOLED panel with a 90Hz refresh rate. It houses the 13MP front snapper. Meanwhile, around the back, it has a 50MP main lens joined by a 5MP ultrawide camera and a 2MP macro snapper.
Under the hood, it is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 with 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage. It supports 25W fast charging to top up its 5000mAh battery and has an IP54 rating.
Where the Galaxy A16 5G stands out though is in software support. Samsung has promised 6 major OS upgrades and 6 years of security updates, meaning you’ll get security updates until 2030. That’s on a mid-range device.
Full Specifications
| Display | 6.7-inch FHD+ Infinity-U Super AMOLED 90Hz refresh rate |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 128/256GB |
| Rear Camera | 50MP main (f/1.8, AF) 5MP ultrawide (f/2.2) 2MP macro (f/2.2) |
| Front Camera | 13MP (f/2.0) |
| Battery | 5000mAh 25W fast charging |
| OS | One UI 16 (Android 14) |
FAQ
Q: What are the main highlights of the Galaxy A16 5G?
A: Among its features include a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, a 50MP-led triple rear camera, and more importantly 6 OS updates and 6 years of security updates.
Q: What are the color options of the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?
A: In India, the Galaxy A16 5G comes in four colors – Black, Blue, Gold, and Light Green.
Q: How much is the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G in India?
A: The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G comes in two variants in India and these are priced at:
- 8GB+128GB – INR 18,999 (around PHP 13,000)
- 8GB+256GB – INR 21,999 (around PHP 15,000)
Q: Will the Galaxy A16 5G launch in the Philippines?
A: As of writing this, it is uncertain if we’ll get to see the A16 5G in the Philippines but we would love to see it arrive here.
Ram found his love and appreciation for writing in 2015 having started in the gaming and esports sphere for GG Network. He would then transition to focus more on the world of tech which has also began his journey into learning more about this world. That said though, he still has the mentality of "as long as it works" for his personal gadgets.
