UAE Price
AED 450
India Price
₹14,999
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Smartphone · Samsung · 2024
The Samsung Galaxy A16 128GB is Samsung's 2024 smartphone featuring a 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5000 mAh battery. At AED 450 in the UAE and ₹14,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Samsung Galaxy A16 128GB excels with its 90Hz Super AMOLED display delivering crisp 1080x2340 pixel clarity, a 50MP main sensor with f/1.8 aperture capturing detailed daylight shots, and a 45-hour battery endurance rated for 1200 charge cycles. It targets budget-conscious buyers in UAE and India who prioritize screen quality and long-term software support—Android 14 with up to six major OS upgrades ensures usability beyond three years. Its 25W wired charging is adequate but slow compared to rivals offering 33W+. The Helio G99 struggles under sustained gaming loads, throttling noticeably after 15 minutes. In UAE at AED 450, it’s competitive because no other 90Hz Super AMOLED phone under AED 500 offers 6-year Android updates. In India at ₹14999, it’s overpriced—Redmi Note 13 Pro+ offers 120Hz AMOLED, 108MP main camera, and 120W charging for the same cost. Skip if you need fast charging or high-end gaming.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired |
| Battery Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro) |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | FM radio (market/region dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Dimensions | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 200 g (7.05 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | Super AMOLED, 90Hz |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density) |
| Protection | Mohs level 5 |
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 128 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass |
| Colors | Gray, water green, midnight blue |
| Models | SM-A165F, SM-A165F/DS, SM-A165M, SM-A165M/DS, SM-A165F/DSB |
| SAR EU | 0.31 W/kg (head) 1.08 W/kg (body) |
| Price | $ 122.98 / £ 95.00 / € 111.99 |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 387422 (v10) GeekBench: 1920 (v6) 3DMark: 345 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Display | 808 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Loudspeaker | -25.2 LUFS (Very good) |
| Battery | Active use score 14:43h |
| Energy | Class B |
| Battery | 45:10h endurance, 1200 cycles |
| Free fall | Class B (180 falls) |
| Repairability | Class C |
| Announced | 2024, October 15 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, November 20 |
| OS | Android 14, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Galaxy A16.
It remains a solid budget option in 2026 if you prioritize basic reliability and software updates over cutting-edge features. For casual users who don't need high performance, its value for money still holds up well.
The Samsung Galaxy A16 128GB is priced at AED 450 in the UAE. It is widely available through major retailers and online platforms across the country.
The Samsung Galaxy A16 128GB is priced at ₹14999 in India. It is readily available on official Samsung channels and leading e-commerce sites.
The camera delivers decent daylight photos with accurate colors and good detail for its class. Low-light performance is basic but usable with the help of software enhancements.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate use, including browsing, messaging, and occasional video streaming. It handles light to medium usage without needing a midday charge.
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