Samsung·Budget · Released Oct 2024
Galaxy A16 5G
Six years of updates on a sub-$200 5G phone.
56/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$200
Color · Blue Black
Display
6.7" AMOLED 90 Hz
Chipset
Dimensity 6300 / Exynos 1330
Memory
4 GB · 128 GB
Main cam
50 MP · f/1.8
Battery
5,000 mAh
Weight
200 g
AI Snapshot
The longest-supported budget phone.
Galaxy A16 5G offers an unmatched six years of OS updates at $200, with an AMOLED screen, IP54, jack and microSD. The entry chip is slow, but the support window is unbeatable.
Subscores · 0–100
Display74
Camera56
Performance52
Battery80
Build62
Value68
- 6 OS updates at $200.
- AMOLED + IP54 + jack + microSD.
- 50 MP + 5,000 mAh.
- Longest-supported budget phone.
Full specifications
Type
Super AMOLED, 90 Hz
Size
6.7 inches
Resolution
2,340 × 1,080 px
Main
50 MP, f/1.8
Ultrawide
5 MP
Macro
2 MP
Selfie
13 MP
Benchmarks
vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -74.7%
This
410,000
Class avg
1,620,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -74.5%
This
740
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -76.5%
This
1,900
Class avg
8,100
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -90.3%
This
6.0 fps
Class avg
62.0 fps
Frequently asked questions
When was the Galaxy A16 5G released?
The Galaxy A16 5G was released in Oct 2024.
What is the Galaxy A16 5G screen size and type?
The Galaxy A16 5G has a 6.7" AMOLED 90 Hz display.
What chipset does the Galaxy A16 5G use?
The Galaxy A16 5G is powered by the Dimensity 6300 / Exynos 1330 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Galaxy A16 5G have?
The Galaxy A16 5G ships with 4 GB · 128 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Galaxy A16 5G battery capacity?
The Galaxy A16 5G has a 5,000 mAh battery.
What is the Galaxy A16 5G main camera?
The Galaxy A16 5G has a 50 MP · f/1.8 main camera.
Does the Galaxy A16 5G have 5G?
The Galaxy A16 5G supports 5G (Sub-6).
Is the Galaxy A16 5G waterproof?
The Galaxy A16 5G is rated IP54 for dust and water resistance.