The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is the South Korean company's latest addition to its Galaxy A series of smartphones, and it is a midrange handset that runs on Android 14, and the company has promised up to six major Android OS upgrades. Its direct competitors in the same price segment (under Rs. 20,000) are the Poco X6, Realme Narzo 70 Pro, Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G, Moto G85, OnePlus Nord CE Lite, as well as Samsung's own Galaxy M35 5G model.

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Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Summary

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is a midrange smartphone from the South Korean company with a MediaTek DImensity 6300 chipset and 8GB of RAM that offers decent performance for the price. It features a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED screen and users can choose between 60Hz and 90Hz refresh rate options. The smartphone runs on Android 14 and Samsung has promised six years of OS upgrades and security updates for the Galaxy A16 5G.

You get a triple rear camera setup on the Galaxy A16 5G, which is headlined by a 50-megapixel primary camera that works well during the day and in low light scenarios. There's also a 5-megapixel ultrawide and 2-megapixel macro camera, and it's best to use these cameras during the day. On the front, there's a 13-megapixel selfie camera.

The company has equipped the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G with a 5,000mAh battery, which can be charged at 25W. However, you'll need to use an existing charger or purchase a new one if this is your first Samsung smartphone. The Galay A16 5G is available in Blue Black, Gold, and Light Green colour options in India.

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Price in India

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G price in India starts from ₹ 12,796. The lowest price of Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is ₹ 12,796 at Flipkart on 6th October 2026.

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Available Variants

6GB RAM

128GB STORAGE

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (6GB,128GB)

8GB RAM

128GB STORAGE

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB,128GB)

8GB RAM

256GB STORAGE

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB,256GB)

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Full Specifications

General

Brand	Samsung
Model	Galaxy A16 5G
Price in India	₹12,796
Release date	October 2024
Launched in India	No
Form factor	Touchscreen
Dimensions (mm)	164.40 x 77.90 x 7.90
Weight (g)	200.00
IP rating	IP54
Battery capacity (mAh)	5000
Fast charging	Proprietary
Colours	Blue Black, Gold, Light Green

Display

Refresh Rate	90 Hz
Resolution Standard	FHD+
Screen size (inches)	6.50
Touchscreen	Yes
Resolution	1080x2340 pixels

Hardware

Processor	2.4 MHz octa-core
Processor make	MediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM	6GB, 8GB
Internal storage	128GB, 256GB
Expandable storage	Yes
Expandable storage up to (GB)	1536
Dedicated microSD slot	No

Camera

Rear camera	50-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 2-megapixel
No. of Rear Cameras	3
Front camera	13-megapixel
No. of Front Cameras	1

Software

Operating system	Android 14
Skin	One UI 6.1

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Yes
GPS	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v 5.30
NFC	Yes
USB Type-C	Yes
Number of SIMs	2
Active 4G on both SIM cards	Yes
SIM 1
SIM Type	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM
3G	Yes
4G/ LTE	Yes
5G	Yes
Supports 4G in India (Band 40)	Yes
SIM 2
SIM Type	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM
3G	Yes
4G/ LTE	Yes
5G	Yes
Supports 4G in India (Band 40)	Yes