UAE Price
AED 500
India Price
₹17,999
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Smartphone · Samsung · 2024
The Samsung Galaxy A16 256GB 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 500 in the UAE and ₹17,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Samsung Galaxy A16 256GB excels with its 5000mAh battery delivering 45:10h endurance and 1200 charge cycles, plus 25W wired charging—rare in this price tier. Its 6.7-inch 1080x2340 display offers 385 ppi clarity, and Android 14 with up to six OS upgrades ensures long-term security. Ideal for users needing reliable all-day battery life without premium pricing, like daily commuters or field workers in hot climates who need durability. Its weakness? The octa-core chipset with Cortex-A76/A55 cores struggles under sustained multitasking, causing throttling after 15 minutes of 5G streaming or gaming. In UAE at AED 500, it’s competitive because no other 5G phone under AED 600 offers six Android updates and NFC. In India at ₹17999, it’s overpriced—real competitors like the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ offer better cameras and faster charging for the same cost. Skip if you prioritize performance over longevity.
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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 | 256 |
| 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.
Yes, it remains a solid value for budget buyers in 2026 due to its ample 256GB storage and reliable software support from Samsung. It’s ideal for users who prioritize storage and basic performance over cutting-edge features.
The Samsung Galaxy A16 256GB is priced at AED 500 in the UAE. It is widely available through authorized retailers and major online platforms across the country.
The Samsung Galaxy A16 256GB is priced at ₹17999 in India. It is readily available through Samsung’s official website and leading electronics retailers nationwide.
The camera delivers decent daylight photos with good color accuracy and decent detail for its class. Low-light performance is average, with noticeable noise but usable results for casual snapshots.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate use, including social media, browsing, and calls. It handles light to medium usage without needing a midday charge.
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