Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

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Battery life

Up to 29 hours

Battery life

Up to 31 hours

Battery life

4G: Up to 28.29h | 5G: Up to 20.9h

Screen

6.5" FHD+ Super AOMLED

Screen

6.7 in Super AMOLED

Screen

6.4” FHD+, sAMOLED, Gorilla Glass 5

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(506)

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(299)

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(62)

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(3018)

Storage

128 GB (Subject to availability)

Storage

64 GB (Subject to availability)

Storage

128 GB (Subject to availability)

Storage

128 GB (Subject to availability)

Rear camera

50MP (F1.8) AF | 5MP (F2.2) UW | 2MP (F2.4) Macro | Flash

Rear camera

50MP(F1.8) AF | 5MP(F2.2) UW | 2MP(F2.4) Macro | Flash

Rear camera

50MP (F1.8) AF OIS, 8MP (F2.2) UltraWide,5MP(F2.4) Macro, Flash

Rear camera

Main: 50MP (F1.8) | UW: 12MP (F2.2) | Macro : 5MP (F2.4) Flash (Y)

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Overview

The Galaxy A16 5G brings you a stunning 6.7" display¹ that makes everything from videos to games pop with sharp, vivid clarity. Capture every moment in brilliant detail with its triple-lens camera, and say goodbye to blurry pics! With an IP54 rating,² Galaxy A16 is water- and dust-resistant to protect your phone in all kinds of environments. With features like Samsung Wallet for secure payments,^3,5,6 Super Fast Charging⁸ to keep you moving, and up to six years of updates, this phone has everything you need for a smooth, secure, and exciting experience. Need extra space? The A16 5G offers 128GB of built-in storage, expandable up to 1.5TB⁴, so you can keep all your photos, videos, and files on hand. Oh, and did we mention Samsung TV Plus? Get 350+ live channels and 1000s of movies on demand — all for free!⁹

Reviews

4.5

546 reviews

80% of reviewers recommend this product.

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TA1992 . 10 hours ago

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Overall silent phone battery lasts and look good time Graphics are good on the game easy to work on as far as the email and sharing information pictures and Etc

Samsung US Originally posted on Samsung US

This product has really good features

Chefboi84 . 10 hours ago

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Starting from the clear reception. also the Samsung apps I think are cool they have their own mall to buy apps

Samsung US Originally posted on Samsung US

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.
IP54 rating for water and dust resistance. Water resistance based on laboratory test conditions for exposure to splashes of fresh water. Not advised for beach or pool use. Dust resistance based on laboratory test conditions, with limited protection against dust ingress.
Only compatible with NFC enabled credit cards from participating banks and qualifying Samsung devices. Check with your bank/issuer to ensure that your card is compatible. Visit the Samsung Wallet FAQ for additional information.
Portion of memory occupied by existing content. MicroSD card sold separately.
Please visit the Samsung Wallet FAQ for additional information: https://www.samsung.com/us/apps/samsung-wallet/faq/ . Network coverage may affect feature usage.
Only compatible with NFC-enabled credit cards from participating banks and qualifying Samsung devices. Check with your bank / issuer to ensure that your card is compatible.
Digital ID only for select corporate, government and educational institution partners. Mobile Driver's License only for TSA ID purposes, only for ID holders from select states and at select TSA checkpoints. Mobile Driver's License for TSA ID only and does not replace physical license.
25W Super Fast Charger sold separately. Super Fast Charging speed depends on battery level and other factors; use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables; do not use any worn or damaged chargers or cables; incompatible charger or cable can cause serious injuries or damage to your device.
Available for free on Samsung Smart TVs released after 2016, Galaxy devices, Smart Monitors, Family Hub refrigerators and the web. Internet required to stream.

Specs

Awesome experience. Awesome value.

Galaxy A16 5G combines reliability with incredible value, making it the perfect companion for your daily routine. Packed with essential features like Samsung Wallet for secure payments³ and expandable storage for all your cherished memories⁴, A16 5G empowers you to stay organized and connected. Plus, with up to six years of software updates, your phone will remain secure and up to date.

Design

Colors

Blue Black

Height

6.47 in

Width

3.07 in

Notable Materials

DT Pro

Weight

7.05 oz

Depth

0.31 in

Charging Port

USB Type C

Accessibility

Overall

Accessibility Shortcut, Android Accessibility Suite, Bixby

Auditory

Hearing Aid Support, Live Caption, Live Transcribe, Real-Time Text, Sound Amplifier, Sound Notifications

Voice Assistant

Google Assistant, Bixby

Mobility

Switch Access

HAC

Pass

Visual

Magnification, Text and display, TalkBack, Select to Speak

Battery

Standby Time

Up to 350 hours

mAh (per hour)

5,000mAh

Usage Time

Up to 29 hours

Fast Charge

Network

4G LTE speeds range between 11 and 75 Mbps for downloads and between 1 and 13 Mbps for uploads. Great for voice calls, downloading files, web surfing and other activities that don't require higher bandwidth.

Wi-fi

SAR

Head: 0.56 W/Kg | Body: 0.87 W/Kg | Router: 0.87 W/Kg | Simul: 1.55 | W/Kg

FCC ID

A3LSMA166U

Global & Roaming Network

4G: 1, 3, 7, 12, 20, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41 | 5G: n77, n78 | GSM/UMTS Quad

5G Nationwide

5G speeds range between 35 Mbps and 143 Mbps for downloads and between 5 and 31 Mbps for uploads. Great for gaming, streaming, and other steady bandwidth activities.

5G Ultra Wide-Band

5G Ultra Wideband speeds range between 195 and 634 Mbps for downloads and between 10 and 53 Mbps for uploads. Great for work, file-sharing, video conferencing, and other high-bandwidth activities.

World Device

Camera

Rear Camera

50MP (F1.8) AF | 5MP (F2.2) UW | 2MP (F2.4) Macro | Flash

Front Camera

13MP FF F2.0

Video Recording

FHD 1920x1080 @ 30fps | HD 1280x720 @ 30fps

Camera Modes

Portrait, Photo, Video, Pro, Panorama, Food, Night, Macro, Slow Motion, Hyperlapse

Performance

Bluetooth

Yes, BT 5.3

Processor

Exynos 1330 | Octa-core (2 x 2.4GHz + 6 x 2.0GHz)

Android 14.0

Expandable Memory

Hotspot

Memory/Storage

128GB (ROM) + 4GB LPDDR4 (RAM)

Security

Fingerprint, Facial recognition

Display

Screen Size

6.7 in

Refresh Rate

90 Hz

Screen Type

Super AMOLED

Aspect Ratio

FHD+ 1080 x 2340 (19.5:9)

SKU#

SMA166UZKV

What's in the box

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Quick Reference Guide/Samsung Terms & Conditions
USB Cable (Type C to C)
Pre-Installed SIM Card (PREPAID ONLY)

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.
IP54 rating for water and dust resistance. Water resistance based on laboratory test conditions for exposure to splashes of fresh water. Not advised for beach or pool use. Dust resistance based on laboratory test conditions, with limited protection against dust ingress.
Only compatible with NFC enabled credit cards from participating banks and qualifying Samsung devices. Check with your bank/issuer to ensure that your card is compatible. Visit the Samsung Wallet FAQ for additional information.
Portion of memory occupied by existing content. MicroSD card sold separately.
Please visit the Samsung Wallet FAQ for additional information: https://www.samsung.com/us/apps/samsung-wallet/faq/ . Network coverage may affect feature usage.
Only compatible with NFC-enabled credit cards from participating banks and qualifying Samsung devices. Check with your bank / issuer to ensure that your card is compatible.
Digital ID only for select corporate, government and educational institution partners. Mobile Driver's License only for TSA ID purposes, only for ID holders from select states and at select TSA checkpoints. Mobile Driver's License for TSA ID only and does not replace physical license.
25W Super Fast Charger sold separately. Super Fast Charging speed depends on battery level and other factors; use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables; do not use any worn or damaged chargers or cables; incompatible charger or cable can cause serious injuries or damage to your device.
Available for free on Samsung Smart TVs released after 2016, Galaxy devices, Smart Monitors, Family Hub refrigerators and the web. Internet required to stream.

Reviews

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Reviews

4.5

546 reviews

80% of reviewers recommend this product.

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TA1992 . 10 hours ago

Samsung US Originally posted on Samsung US

This product has really good features

Chefboi84 . 10 hours ago

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Starting from the clear reception. also the Samsung apps I think are cool they have their own mall to buy apps

Samsung US Originally posted on Samsung US

Galaxy A16 5G review

Seanfitzie . 10 hours ago

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really love this phone. I5 does so much for me and has so much more room then last 2 combined. Thank you for that.

Samsung US Originally posted on Samsung US

This product has great features.

BeautyNDaBeast4 . 11 hours ago

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use my samsung device for streaming. Has great features and audio. Takes great pictures. A really great camera.

Samsung US Originally posted on Samsung US

Great phone

DsWoman2025 . 17 hours ago

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this phone because it has lots of great features like the camera takes great pictures, the internet is fast, it's easy to navigate through all the settings and apps.

Samsung US Originally posted on Samsung US

Weight of Device

Azap2025 . 21 hours ago

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I like the weight and feel of this device. I also like the three cameras and phone case

Samsung US Originally posted on Samsung US

It has a flawless screen and great touch sensor

Pradab . 23 hours ago

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I absolutely love the way the samsung a16 5g touch and feel and love the process speed on on tasking

Samsung US Originally posted on Samsung US

I'm a samsung lifer

ROSIEpoisee . 1 day ago

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I would struggle to survive the current adult world without a samsung phone. I've been spoiled by these little features I didn't realize I needed til I had them like now brief summarizing literally everything I need to know from my phone at a glance. Or converting my do list into actions seamlessly spread between apps. I'm a lifer now. I can't life without this thing. I wont.

Samsung US Originally posted on Samsung US

Not what I expexted

Anonymous . 1 day ago

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've loved samsung phones all thr way back to my 1st samsung s5. But this one is I know it's an a16 but it's slow and lags and heats up really hot while just sitting there. It can only run 1 app or website at a time. I'm not happy with it at all. I dunno if it's a lemon or they're all like this. I'm ready for a different phone.

Samsung US Originally posted on Samsung US

Fantastic features

Sinner . 1 day ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

I bought my phone phone 2 months ago and I still haven't used it to it's full potential so far it's the best phone I've purchased yet. It's fast camera is amazing the super fast charging is awesome. I would love how to get more it off my phone though. All in all I give it a 5 cause that's all I'm allowed to give it.

Samsung US Originally posted on Samsung US

FAQs

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G FAQs

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Butch . Mar 20, 2025

Does this phone have wireless charging

Answer from Verizon Customer Support16 days

It does not support wireless charging, it charges via a USB Type-C cable. ~Gina

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Chin . Mar 8, 2025

May I ask whether it is using sim card

Answer from Verizon Customer Support27 days

The phone supports an esim (primary) and a physical sim.

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Rrtey . Jan 19, 2025

Hotspot?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support2 months

Hello and thanks for your inquiry, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G does have Hot Spot capabilities. -Christy

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Frugaly . Jan 16, 2025

can the memory be expanded with an micro sd card

Answer from Verizon Customer Support2 months

This phone does have the option for expandable memory with a MicroSD up to 1.5 TB -Meg

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Lauria rayy . Jan 15, 2025

Is it dual sim?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support2 months

Yes, the Galaxy A16 supports dual SIM. -Lauren

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Lauria rayy . Jan 15, 2025

Is it dual sim?

Lauria rayy . Jan 15, 2025

Is it dual sim?

Lauria rayy . Jan 15, 2025

Is it dual sim?

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Is it dual sim?

Lauria rayy . Jan 15, 2025

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