UAE Price
AED 650
India Price
₹14,999
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Smartphone · Samsung · 2025
The Samsung Galaxy F16 128GB is Samsung's 2025 smartphone featuring a 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5000 mAh battery. At AED 650 in the UAE and ₹14,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Samsung Galaxy F16 excels with its 5000mAh battery delivering all-day endurance and 90Hz Super AMOLED display offering smooth visuals at 800 nits HBM brightness, ideal for outdoor use. Its 25W wired charging and 128GB storage with Android 15 and six major OS upgrades ensure long-term usability. This phone targets budget-conscious buyers in urban India and UAE who need reliable 5G connectivity on bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 41, 77, 78 and NFC for contactless payments, without flagship pricing. Its weakness is thermal throttling under sustained gaming—Cortex-A76 cores slow after 15 minutes of intensive use. In UAE at AED 650, it’s competitive because no other 5G phone under AED 700 offers a 90Hz AMOLED screen and six OS updates. In India at ₹14999, it’s overpriced; the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ offers better cameras and 120Hz AMOLED for the same cost. Choose only if software longevity matters more than peak performance.
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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, gyro-EIS |
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| 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 |
| Radio | No |
| 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 | 191 g (6.74 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM) |
| 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) |
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 128 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Bling Black, Vibing Blue, Glam Green |
| Models | SM-E166P, SM-E166P/DS |
| SAR | 1.08 W/kg (head) |
| SAR EU | 0.99 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body) |
| Price | ₹ 14,990 |
| Announced | 2025, March 11 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, March 13 |
| OS | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 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 F16 5G.
Yes, it remains a solid value for budget buyers in 2026 due to its reliable performance and long-term software support from Samsung. At its current price point, it offers more than enough for daily use without overspending.
The Samsung Galaxy F16 128GB is priced at AED 650 in the UAE. It is widely available through major retailers and online stores across the country.
The Samsung Galaxy F16 128GB is priced at ₹14999 in India. It is readily available on major e-commerce platforms and authorized Samsung retailers.
The camera delivers clear daytime photos with good color accuracy and decent detail for its class. Low-light performance is average, with noticeable noise but still usable for casual snaps.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate use, including browsing, social media, and occasional video streaming. It easily handles light to medium usage without needing a midday charge.
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