Introduction
In my ongoing exploration of Samsung’s entry-level smartphones, I recently reviewed the Galaxy A06 and found it to be a surprisingly interesting purchase and a good deal for certain audiences. However, it lacked one crucial feature: an NFC chip.
Now, I’m turning my attention to the next smartphone in the series, the Galaxy A16, which includes NFC. Despite being pricier, I wanted to see if there are other differences between the two models and determine who the potential audience for the Galaxy A16 might be.
Check out the full review to find out more.
Samsung Galaxy A16 Smartphone Review: Unboxing, Overview & Camera Demonstration 📱🔎📝
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Product details
Brand: Samsung
Model: Galaxy A16
Offered with up to 6 generations of OS upgrades and 6 years of security maintenance, your Galaxy A16 stays up-to-date for longer. Security Update Period (Valid until) 30 November 2030
Specifications
Weight
200 grams
Dimensions (HxWxD)
164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm
Processor
Octa-Core
2.2GHz, 2GHz
Battery Capacity
5,000mAh
Non-removable
Display Size
6.7″ (169.1mm)
Resolution
1080 x 2340 (FHD+)
Technology
16M
50.0 MP + 5.0 MP + 2.0 MP
F1.8 , F2.2 , F2.4
Yes
No
Up to 10x
Yes
13.0 MP
F2.0
No
No
Video Recording Resolution
FHD (1920 x 1080) @30fps
120fps @HD (1280 x 720)
Video Playing Resolution
FHD (1920 x 1080) @60fps
Memory (Ram)
4GB
Storage
Internal
External
128GB
MicroSD (Up to 1.5TB)
Sim Card Slot
Number of SIM
SIM Size
SIM Slot Type
Dual-SIM
Nano-SIM (4FF)
SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD)
Networks
Infra
2G GSM
3G UMTS
4G FDD LTE
4G TDD LTE
2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD
GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
B1(2100), B5(850), B8(900)
B1(2100), B3(1800), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B20(800), B28(700)
B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)
USB Interface
USB Type-C, Version 2.0
Operates as an Earjack
Location Technology
GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
No
Wi-Fi
802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
PC Sync.
Smart Switch (PC version)
Operating System
Sensors
Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing
Stereo Support
No
Dust and Water Resistance Rating
IP54
Inside the box
Smartphone x1
USB cable x1
Sim eject tool x1
Documents
Pros
It has NFC
Affordable price for a Samsung smartphone
Decent look & feel
Cons
Only 30fps for Video Recording in FHD: One surprising drawback of the Samsung Galaxy A16 is its video recording capability. The A16 offers video recording at Full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution, but only at 30 frames per second (fps). This limitation is particularly unexpected because the more affordable Samsung Galaxy A06, which I recently reviewed, offers the same video resolution at a higher frame rate of 60 fps. As a result, users may find the A16’s video recording less smooth and fluid compared to the A06, especially during fast-moving scenes.
No stereo support
Summary
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Where to buy
Below are links to purchase the Samsung Galaxy A16 (or similar models):
User manual
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Additional links
FAQ
I will update this info if required.
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