Today, Samsung officially launched the Galaxy A16 5G in Malaysia. The company recently launched the device in the Philippines And the United Kingdom. It comes with a nice set of specifications, while the pricing decision makes it an important one to consider.
Samsung is offering a free 25W travel adapter worth RM89, a free 128GB SD card worth RM79, and a 1-year extended warranty worth RM99. The phone comes with a price of RM899 for 8GB RAM and 256GB storage variant.
The company notes that the new Galaxy A16 5G brings stunning improvements, combining immersive visuals, elegant designs, and secure and reliable experiences. It is available in a range of premium colors: gold, light green and blue black.
Samsung’s new Galaxy A16 5G adopts a signature design, with refined, rounded corners and a linear camera lens layout. It sports a 6.7-inch sAMOLED FHD+ display, which delivers crisp colors and detail-rich experiences.
The phone has a sleeker design, with a thinner body measuring just 7.9mm. Contoured bezels place more emphasis on the display, helping users better immerse themselves in content and gameplay while improving the overall screen size and visual experience.
The Key Island offers a sleek look and feel, contributing to easy, intuitive handling. It is IP54 rated for dust and water resistance. You also benefit from a comprehensive two-year warranty, protecting your device against any manufacturing defects.
You get the latest pre-installed version of One UI 6 based on Android 14, which comes with many useful features. New devices come with 6 generations of Android OS updates and 6 years of security updates, ensuring your device stays secure and up to date.
Samsung Galaxy A16 specifications |
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| Processor | 5G – MediaTek Size 6300
LTE – Mediatek Helio G99 |
| Display size (main) | 6.7″ full rectangle / 6.5″ rounded corners |
| Display resolution (main) | 1080 x 2340 (FHD+) |
| Display technology (main) | Super AMOLED |
| Color depth (main display) | 16M |
| Maximum refresh rate (main) | 90Hz |
| Rear camera resolution | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP |
| Rear camera F number | F1.8, F2.2, F2.4 |
| Rear camera autofocus | Yes |
| OIS rear camera | No |
| Rear camera zoom | Digital zoom up to 10x |
| Front camera resolution | 13.0 MP |
| Front camera F number | F2.0 |
| Front camera autofocus | No |
| OIS front camera | No |
| Rear camera flash | Yes |
| Front camera flash | No |
| Video recording resolution | FHD (1920 x 1080) at 30 fps |
| Slow motion | 120 frames per second in HD |
| Memory | 4GB |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Storage available | 109.3 GB |
| External storage support | MicroSD (up to 1.5 TB) |
| SIM card type | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| SIM slot type | SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD) |
| Infrared support | 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD/TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD/TDD |
| USB interface | USB Type-C |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 |
| Bluetooth version | Bluetooth v5.3 |
| NFC | Yes |
| Location technology | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galilee, QZSS |
| Battery capacity | 5000mAh (non-removable) |
| Battery life (Internet use) | Up to 15 hours (LTE), Up to 16 hours (Wi-Fi) |
| Video playback time | Until 6 p.m. |
| Audio playback time | Up to 79 hours |
| Audio and video formats | MP4, MP3, M4A, FLAC, AAC, WAV, MKV, AVI, 3GP and more |
| Video resolution | UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 30 fps |
| Form factor | Touchscreen bar |
| Dimensions | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9mm |
| Weight | 200g |
| Operating system | Android |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyroscope, geomagnetic, light, proximity |
| Security update period | Valid until October 31, 2030 |
