The Galaxy A16 5G has launched, however you would be forgiven for lacking it.
Samsung’s new funds telephone has been listed on the corporate’s French and Dutch websites, however with none official launch occasion or press launch.
Given how good January’s Galaxy A15 5G and A15 (4G) have been, we have now excessive hopes for its successor, which is just out there with 5G for now.
Right here’s every thing we learn about its launch date, pricing, and the specs that might assist this entry-level system stand out from the gang.
When will the Samsung Galaxy A16 be launched?
The Galaxy A16 5G is already listed on Samsung’s regional web sites, together with Samsung Netherlands (by way of SamMobile) and Samsung France (by way of GSMArena), suggesting that the telephone is on the verge of being formally launched elsewhere.
Whereas no actual launch date has been given but, SamMobile signifies that shipments will start by the finish of October 2024. Samsung often rolls out its units to completely different markets progressively, so different areas like India and Thailand might obtain the A16 5G shortly after its European launch.
Nevertheless, regardless of earlier generations being out there within the UK and US, there’s no phrase on when the A16 5G may arrive in these markets.
Samsung France / Samsung Netherlands
Samsung France / Samsung Netherlands
Samsung France / Samsung Netherlands
As a reminder, right here’s when the earlier fashions got here out:
Even when there seems to be a 4G mannequin, it’ll most likely proceed to be absent from the US market.
How a lot will the Samsung Galaxy A16 price?
The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has a advised retail value of €229 (Netherlands) or €249 (France) in Europe. This marks a slight enhance in comparison with the Galaxy A15 5G, which launched at round €190-200.
In line with a earlier leak from a European retailer (by way of SamInsider), the Galaxy A16 4G shall be priced at €209.90 (round $223/£183). Each fashions will characteristic 128GB of storage.
GSMArena means that the 128GB mannequin shall be paired with 4GB of RAM, whereas the 256GB model will supply 8GB.
Right here’s how a lot the earlier fashions price at launch:
Pricing for different areas hasn’t been formally introduced but, nevertheless it ought to align with European costs, adjusting for native taxes and foreign money conversions.
What specs and options will the Samsung Galaxy A16 have?
The Galaxy A16 5G brings a number of notable enhancements by way of design, efficiency, and software program help. Right here’s a breakdown of what the system provides.
Design
The Galaxy A16 5G incorporates a slim design at simply 7.9mm thick, although this sleekness comes at the price of shedding the three.5mm headphone jack.
It’s out there in a number of colors, together with Midnight Blue, Turquoise, and Grey, providing a contemporary aesthetic.
The telephone additionally has an IP54 ranking, giving it safety towards mud and splashes of water, although it’s not totally waterproof.
As anticipated, its proper aspect options the ‘Key Island’ the place the ability and quantity rocker buttons are, which is raised in comparison with the remainder of the suitable aspect. It means that you can simply entry these necessary controls via contact alone.
The ability button additionally doubles as a fingerprint scanner. The again homes a vertically aligned triple-camera setup, plus an LED flash.
Show
The telephone boasts a bigger 6.7-inch Tremendous AMOLED show, an improve in comparison with the 6.5-inch panel on the Galaxy A15 5G.
With a Full HD+ decision and a 90Hz refresh fee (each unchanged), the Galaxy A16 5G ought to ship vibrant visuals and clean scrolling.
Samsung France / Samsung Netherlands
Samsung France / Samsung Netherlands
Samsung France / Samsung Netherlands
The entrance digital camera is housed in a small waterdrop notch, sustaining a minimal bezel design.
Efficiency
Underneath the hood, the A16 5G varies its processor relying on the area. In Europe, it options the Exynos 1330 chipset, whereas GSMArena reviews that markets like India and Thailand are anticipated to obtain the Dimensity 6300 variant.
Each variations include 4GB of RAM and 128GB of inner storage, expandable by way of Micro-SD card as much as a formidable 1.5TB, a primary for Samsung Galaxy telephones.
Samsung France / Samsung Netherlands
Samsung France / Samsung Netherlands
Samsung France / Samsung Netherlands
Whereas we don’t but understand how these processors will work within the apply, latest leaks shed some mild on this.
The Geekbench itemizing (by way of MySmartPrice) revealed the efficiency of the Galaxy A16 5G with MediaTek’s Dimensity 6300 chipset.
The only-core and multi-core scores of 514 and 1464, respectively, counsel a efficiency increase over its predecessor, making it greater than able to dealing with on a regular basis duties and average gaming.
Cameras
The digital camera setup on the Galaxy A16 5G is kind of versatile for a funds telephone. The rear digital camera system features a 50Mp foremost digital camera, a 5Mp ultrawide lens and a 2Mp macro lens.
On the entrance, there’s a 13MP selfie digital camera housed within the waterdrop notch. The Galaxy A15 5G featured precisely the identical setup.
Samsung France / Samsung Netherlands
Samsung France / Samsung Netherlands
Samsung France / Samsung Netherlands
Samsung might introduce incremental enhancements in picture processing and software program options, however that is still to be seen.
Battery & Charging
The Galaxy A16 5G comes with a sturdy 5,000 mAh battery and helps 25W quick charging.
In line with a report from Android Headlines, it’s doubtless that each 4G and 5G fashions will include a 25W charger included within the field.
Nevertheless, as is the case for many funds telephones, there’s no wi-fi charging.
Software program
The telephone will ship with Android 14 and One UI 6.1, guaranteeing the newest options and safety proper out of the field.
Nevertheless, it’s unlikely to incorporate any Galaxy AI, which is reserved for Samsung’s dearer telephones.
Some of the spectacular elements of the Galaxy A16 5G is its software program help. Samsung is providing a full six years of Android updates and safety patches, which is the very best dedication of any funds telephone.
This prolonged help means the Galaxy A16 5G will stay up-to-date till at the least 2030, making it a gorgeous alternative for individuals who don’t wish to improve their telephone often.
Samsung France / Samsung Netherlands
Samsung France / Samsung Netherlands
Samsung France / Samsung Netherlands
That is all we at the moment know in regards to the Galaxy A16. Within the meantime, you’ll want to try the very best funds telephones at the moment out there to see what Samsung shall be towards.