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Crisp colors and details come alive on a 6.7" display

Galaxy A16's 6.7-inch screen provides you with more room for fun. Immerse yourself in your favorite content with the vibrant colors and lifelike details of the FHD+ Super AMOLED display.^1,2 Refer to legal disclaimers

An illustration of a cityscape with a river running through and a bridge connecting two sides. A large screen of Galaxy A16 in the center displays a real photo of the scene. A boat on the river appears as if coming out of the screen, showcasing the device's immersive display quality.

Stay fresh with a slim design

Bring a burst of energy to your look with the slim and lively design of Galaxy A16. Available in Black.³Refer to legal disclaimers

Bring details to life with multi-cameras

Two Galaxy A16 devices. One viewed from the back, showcasing the 5MP Ultra Wide Camera, 50MP Main Camera and 2MP Macro Camera. The other viewed from the front, highlighting the 13MP Front Camera.

Turn everyday moments into frame-worthy photos

Capture detailed shots with Galaxy A16's advanced cameras. Use 50MP Main Camera to snap memories and 13MP Front Camera to take clear selfies, highlighting key details in your photos.¹Refer to legal disclaimers

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Smooth riding with powerful performance

Whether you're gaming heavy or powering through work, the Octa-core processor^1,4Refer to legal disclaimers is capable of keeping your tasks running smoothly.

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Reliable protection for daily life

Now, thanks to IP54^1,5Refer to legal disclaimers protection, you can go about your day with peace of mind. This added durability means it can handle the little surprises of your day, so you can stay focused on what's important.

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Built to last with 6x OS upgrades

Offered with up to 6 generations of OS upgrades^1,6 Refer to legal disclaimers and 6 years of security maintenance, your Galaxy A16 stays up-to-date for longer.

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Power up fast, stay powered long

Enjoy what you love without worrying about battery life—the 5,000mAh^1,7Refer to legal disclaimers battery keeps Galaxy A16 running strong on a single charge. And with Super Fast Charging⁸ Refer to legal disclaimers it's back in action quickly.

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Built to keep your passwords safe

Samsung Knox Vault is like a safe within a safe, physically isolating PINS, passwords and other private info so hackers can’t gain access.^1,9,10Refer to legal disclaimers

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Samsung Galaxy Experience

Smart Switch¹¹

Easily transfer data to your new Samsung Galaxy from different devices.

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One UI

One UI 6.1¹² lets you run things effortlessly just the way you like it. It’s all about personalising your everyday experiences.¹³

Legal Disclaimers

Actual UI may be different. Image simulated for illustrative purposes.
Measured diagonally, the screen size is 6.7" in the full rectangle and 6.5" accounting for the rounded corners. Actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and the camera cutout.
Color availability may vary by country, region or carrier.
Memory/storage options and availability may vary by country, region or carrier. Available memory/storage capacity is subject to preloaded software.
Galaxy A16 is rated as IP54. Based on lab test conditions, the device is sprayed by 10 liters of fresh water per minute for 5 minutes at all angles. Not advised for beach or pool use. Water and dust resistance of device is not permanent and may diminish over time due to normal wear and tear.
The OS upgrade and security update policies specified above are subject to change.
The Wall Charger for Super Fast Charging (25W) is sold separately.
The typical capacity has been tested under third-party laboratory conditions. The typical capacity is the estimated average capacity considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under the IEC 61960 standard. The rated capacity is 4860 mAh. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage, and other factors.
Security features or hardware/software architecture of Samsung Knox Vault on Samsung Galaxy A series smartphones may differ from those on Samsung Galaxy flagship devices including S series, Z series, S FE series smartphones and Tab S series tablets launched from 2021 onwards.
Availability of Samsung Knox Vault may vary depending on the device model.
For more information on Smart Switch and Quick Share, visit their feature service landing pages on Samsung.com.
Available on devices with One UI 2.1 or above, with Android Q OS version or higher installed. Bluetooth Low Energy and Wi-Fi connection are both required for Quick Share. Supports Galaxy Books, including Qualcomm-based PCs released in 2020 and later, and Windows PCs with Intel Bluetooth/Wi-Fi from other manufacturers. (OS: Windows 10 2004 version or higher, Bluetooth driver: Intel 22.50.02 or higher, Wi-Fi driver: Intel 22.50.07 or higher). Number of devices Quick Share can share to at the same time may vary depending on the Wi-Fi chip hardware of the sharing device. Actual speed may vary depending on device, network condition and user environment. The transferable type, number, capacity and expiry date of files, as well as the number of simultaneous file shares in Private Share may be limited.
Available functions may vary depending on the device, country, region, carrier or the version of One UI.

Summary

Manufactured by	Samsung
Brand	Samsung
Model	Galaxy A16 4G
Display	Super AMOLED, 90Hz Refresh Rate, Full HD+, 6.7 inches
Storage	128GB
Battery	5,000 mAh
RAM	4 GB
Operating System	Android 14™
Launch Date	08/04/2025
Network Support 4GX	Yes
Network Support 5G	No
Telstra Blue Tick	No

Other Sensors	Facial Recognition
Fingerprint Sensor Position	Side Fingerprint Reader

Chipset	Mediatek MT6789V (G99)

Width	77.9 mm
Height	164.4 mm
Thickness	7.9 mm
Weight	200 grams
Colours	Black

Display Type	Super AMOLED
Pixel Density	387 ppi
Screen Size	6.7 inches
Screen Resolution	1080 x 2340 pixels

Maximum Expandable Memory	mSD up to 1500 GB

Front Camera	13MP
Rear Camera	50MP (Wide), 5MP (UltraWide), 2MP (Macro)

Quick Charging	25W Super Fast Charging
Capacity	5,000 mAh

Wi-Fi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth Version	5.3
USB Connector	Type C
NFC	Yes
SAR Value	SAR Value Head: 0.312W/Kg, SAR Value Body: 1.083W/Kg
3G Network	B1, B5, B8
4G Network	B1, B3, B8, B5, B28, B38, B40
eSIM	N/A
Dual SIM	N/A

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