Samsung Galaxy A16 5G launched globally, will get 6 years of Android updates
Highlights
- The 6 years of updates on the Galaxy A16 5G also includes security patches.
- The Exynos 1330 SoC in the US model is more powerful than the MediaTek one in the Indian version.
- The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G will not get a headphone jack.
The Samsung Galaxy A-series is one of the most popular smartphones from the brand as they are known for their value offerings. The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is also an affordable phone, promising six years of Android upgrades.. It has an Exynos 1330 chipset, AMOLED display, and a 50MP primary camera. The chipset on this phone is different from the Indian version. Let's look at the full details ahead and understand the difference.
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G price and availability in the US
- The launch price of the Samsung Galaxy A16 in the US is $199 (roughly Rs. 17,000) for the 4GB + 128GB model.
- It will be available starting January 9, 2025 via the Samsung website and other retail outlets in the country.
- You can buy the phone in two variants such as Black and Blue.
- The Indian variant starts at Rs. 18,999 for the 8GB + 128GB version.
What's new in Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- The big difference between the US and Indian models is the chipset. The US variant is powered by the 5nm Exynos 1330 SoC (Cortex A78 with 2.4GHz top clock speed), while the Indian model is running on the 6nm MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC (Cortex A76 with 2.4GHz top frequency).
- You get 6 years of Android upgrades and security updates. This means you get the latest features that come with new versions of Android and also stay updated on security patches.
- The front display on the new phone is slightly bigger. It is 6.7 inches as against 6.5 inches on the Galaxy A15 5G.
- The new phone also has an IP54 dust and water resistance rating. The former didn't have it.
- The A16 5G (7.9mm) is also thinner than the A15 5G (8.4mm). It doesn't have a headphone jack which the A15 had.
Specifications of Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- Display: The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has a 6.7-inch AMOLED waterdrop (infinity-U) notch display. It gets a 90Hz refresh rate, FHD+ resolution and 800 nits (with high brightness mode).
- Processor: The phone is powered by the Exynos 1330 processor. It has two Cortex A78 performance cores clocked at 2.4GHz and six Cortex A55 enfficiency cores running at 2.00GHz clock speed.
- Memory: This phone supports 4/8GB RAM, 128/256GB storage and up to 1.5TB microSD card expansion.
- Camera: The device has a 50MP primary camera, a 5MP ultrawide snapper and a 2MP macro module on the rear. At the same time, there is a 13MP selfie camera on the front. You get FHD 30 FPS videos from both sides.
- Battery: The mobile has a massive 5,000mAh battery that is charged using a 25W adapter.
- Others: It includes a side-mounted fingerprint reader, Wi-Fi ac, Bluetooth 5.3, dual SIM, 5G, and IP54 IP rating.