Overall Score
65.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#1188)65.5
Performance(#1258)70.8
Camera(#2230)45.0
Display(#1023)84.5
Battery(#2851)55.5
Build(#1632)77.8
Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Short Review
- The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G features a sleek design with dimensions of 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm and a weight of 200g, utilizing a glass front and plastic back.
- Its 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels with a 90Hz refresh rate, providing vibrant visuals at 800 nits brightness.
- Performance is powered by either the Exynos 1330 or Mediatek Dimensity 6300 chipset, complemented by up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage options.
- The camera system includes a 50 MP main sensor, a 5 MP ultrawide, and a 2 MP macro lens, capable of 1080p video recording at 30fps.
- A 13 MP front camera is available for selfies.
- The 5000mAh battery supports 25W charging, ensuring extended usage.
- Running on Android 14 with One UI 6.1, the device promises up to six major Android upgrades.
- Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.3, and NFC.
- The phone lacks wireless charging and stereo speakers, and does not have a headphone jack.
- Available colors include Blue Black, Light Gray, Gold, and Light Green.
Specifications
General
Release Date2024, October 07
Announced2024, October 07
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.7"
TypeSuper AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate90Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetExynos 1330 (5 nm) or Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) or Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G68 MP2 or Mali-G57 MC2
Memory128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera50 MP
Main Camera Details50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera13 MP
Front Camera Details13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Video Recording1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity5000 mAh
Battery Details5000 mAh
Charging Details25W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)
Weight200 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light Green
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 14, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
OS VersionAndroid 14, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo