Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy A16 5G, which is the direct replacement for the Galaxy A15 5G (currently priced at $179.99 on Amazon) that has been available for nearly a year now. As hinted at in leaks before the official announcement, some updates have been made between the two models. However, most of the changes are found in the internal components of the device.
Display and Size Changes
For instance, the Galaxy A16 5G features a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display, which is 0.2 inches larger diagonally compared to the display in the Galaxy A15 5G. Consequently, the dimensions of the Galaxy A16 5G are also bigger, measuring 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm, in comparison to the previous model's 160.1 x 76.8 x 8.4 mm. Despite this size increase, the weight of the Galaxy A16 5G remains the same as last year’s model at 200 g.
Additional Features
Moreover, the Galaxy A16 5G comes with an IP54 rating for water and dust resistance, which the Galaxy A15 5G does not offer. However, some aspects of the phone stay the same, such as Samsung's 'Key Island' design, a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 25 W wired charging, and a camera setup that includes a 50 MP main camera, a 5 MP ultra-wide camera, a 2 MP macro lens, and a 13 MP front camera. Additionally, the improved display supports 1080p resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate, and 800 nits brightness (HBM).
Software Updates and Pricing
In terms of software, the Galaxy A16 5G will get six significant Android OS updates starting from Android 14 and One UI 6.1. Right now, the device has only been officially released in the Netherlands, but Samsung has yet to announce its launch price. According to a recent leak, the model with 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage listed on Samsung's Dutch website is expected to cost €239.90 throughout the Eurozone.
Samsung Netherlands via SamMobile
