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| Basic Information | |
| Release Date | 25 Oct 2024 |
| Status | Available |
| Hardware & Software | |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 / 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP2 / Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1330 (5 nm) / MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) |
| CPU Cores | 8 Cores |
| OS Version | Android 14 (guaranteed 6 major Android OS upgrades) |
| Fabrication | 5 nm / 6 nm |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| User Interface | One UI 6.1 |
| Operating System | Android |
| Display | |
| Notch | Waterdrop / Infinity-U notch |
| Features | Always-on display, Eye Comfort Shield, High Brightness Mode |
| Brightness | 800 nits (HBM) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+) |
| HDR Support | No |
| Screen Size | 6.7 inches (110.2 cm²) |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 ratio |
| Display Type | Super AMOLED |
| Refresh Rate | 90Hz |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Pixel Density | ~385 ppi density |
| Screen Protection | Scratch-resistant glass |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with Infinity-U notch |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~86.0% |
| Cameras | |
| OIS | No |
| Zoom | Up to 10x Digital Zoom |
| Flash | LED Flash |
| Sensor | Samsung ISOCELL (Primary 1/2.76", 0.64µm) |
| Aperture | f/1.8 (wide), f/2.2 (ultrawide), f/2.4 (macro) |
| Settings | ISO control, Exposure compensation, White balance, Pro Mode |
| Autofocus | Auto Focus (AF) |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 50 MP (wide) + 5 MP (ultrawide) + 2 MP (macro) |
| Camera Setup | Triple Camera Setup |
| Shooting Modes | Portrait, Night, Panorama, Macro, Pro, Food, Slow Motion |
| Camera Features | Digital zoom, HDR, Scene Optimizer, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 1080p at 30fps; gyro-EIS |
| Image Resolution | 8120 x 6180 pixels |
| Selfie Camera | |
| OIS | No |
| Sensor | CMOS Sensor (1/3.1", 1.12µm) |
| Aperture | f/2.0 (wide) |
| Autofocus | Fixed Focus |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 13 MP |
| Camera Setup | Single Camera Setup |
| Camera Features | HDR, Portrait bokeh, Beauty filters, Screen Flash |
| Video Recording | 1080p at 30fps |
| Design | |
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, glossy Glastic polycarbonate back with Key Island design |
| Width | 77.9 mm |
| Colors | Blue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light Green |
| Height | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 200 grams |
| IP Rating | IP54 dust and splash resistant |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm |
| Ruggedness | IP54 water splash resistance & scratch-resistant front glass |
| Waterproof | Splash proof |
| Battery | |
| Capacity | 5000 mAh non-removable |
| Placement | Internal (Non-removable) |
| USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) |
| Quick Charging | 25W Fast Charging support |
| Reverse Charging | No |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Memory | |
| RAM | 6 GB |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
| Card Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM slot (microSDXC up to 1.5 TB) |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 / UFS 2.2 |
| Internal Storage | 128 GB |
| Network & Connectivity | |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes (Market/region dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| EDGE | Yes |
| GPRS | Yes |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE-A, 5G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, 5G (Sub-6 GHz, SA/NSA) |
| Infrared | No |
| SIM Size | Nano-SIM |
| SIM Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| SAR Value | 0.38 W/kg (head), 0.94 W/kg (body) |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | Yes |
| Sensors & Security | |
| Compass | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Face Unlock | Yes (2D software-based face recognition) |
| Light Sensor | Virtual ambient light sensing |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Proximity Sensor | Virtual proximity sensing |
| Finger Sensor Type | Touch sensor |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes (Capacitive physical sensor) |
| Finger Sensor Position | Side-mounted (integrated with Key Island power button) |
| Multimedia | |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| Audio Jack | No (3.5 mm jack excluded) |
| Loudspeaker | Mono loudspeaker |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos support (via wired/wireless headphones) |
| More | |
| Made By | Samsung Electronics |
| Features | Samsung Knox Vault, Key Island ergonomics, 6 major Android OS upgrades & 6 years security updates, Quick Share |
The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G redefines value and long-term durability in the budget 5G segment in Bangladesh. It introduces a sleeker 7.9mm profile with Samsung's ergonomic 'Key Island' button layout, paired with an IP54 rating for certified splash and dust protection. The handset sports a stunning 6.7-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and up to 800 nits High Brightness Mode, delivering deep contrast and fluid motion. Under the hood, it is powered by efficient 5G octa-core processors (Exynos 1330 or Dimensity 6300 depending on batch) with up to 8GB of RAM and expandable storage. Its triple camera array features a 50MP primary sensor, a 5MP ultrawide lens, and a 2MP macro sensor, complemented by a 13MP front selfie camera. The standout highlight is Samsung's promise of 6 major Android OS version upgrades and 6 years of security patches, reinforced by hardware-level Samsung Knox Vault and a robust 5000 mAh battery with 25W fast charging support.
