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Samsung Galaxy A16

R3,500
SKU: 5238
Brand: Samsung
Category: Mobiles
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CPU: Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
RAM: 4GB/6GB
Storage: 128GB/256GB
Display: Super AMOLED, 90Hz
Camera: 50MP
OS: Android 14, One UI 6.1

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

6.3

Display 6 / 10
Camera 6 / 10
Performance 6 / 10
Battery 7 / 10

PROS

Super AMOLED and 90Hz display.
Triple primary camera with 50MP, 13MP selfie.
Fingerprint sensor and NFC.
5000mAh battery with 25W charging.

CONS

Plastic back and plastic frame.
Helio G99 chipset.

The Samsung Galaxy A16 stands out as a highly compelling budget contender in the South African smartphone market, bringing features typically reserved for much pricier devices down to an accessible tier.

Market Pricing & Availability

While standard retail pricing sits around ZAR 3,500, competitive market shifts frequently see the baseline 128GB LTE model discounted closer to ZAR 2,999 at major outlets. It is important to remember that final costs will fluctuate based on promotional cycles, specific regional stock, and whether you choose the standard LTE model or the slightly more expensive 5G variant.

Where to Buy

You can find the device widely available across South Africa’s largest retailers, cellular specialists, and network providers:

E-Commerce & Tech Outlets: Takealot, Hi Online, HiFi Corp, and Expert Stores.
Department & Retail Stores: Foschini, Makro, Game, and Mr Price.
Supermarkets & Convenience: PEP and Ackermans (often best for prepaid bundles).
Cellular Specialists & Networks: Cellucity, 4U, MTN, and Chatz Connect.

Key Highlights: What Makes It Stand Out?

An Unprecedented Software Promise

The absolute headline feature of the Galaxy A16 is Samsung’s software commitment. It is the first device in its class to offer 6 generations of Android OS upgrades and 6 years of security patches. Buying this budget phone means it will remain securely updated and modern all the way into 2030, offering incredible long-term value.

Display & Build Upgrades

Samsung bumped the screen size up to a generous 6.7-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED panel with a smooth 90Hz refresh rate. This means vibrant colors, deep blacks, and a noticeably fluid scrolling experience. Despite the bigger screen, the chassis has been slimmed down to just 7.9mm thick.

Daily Durability

Unlike many of its price competitors that skip out on structural protections, the A16 features an IP54 dust and splash resistance rating. While you shouldn’t submerge it in a pool, it easily survives accidental spills or a sudden South African rain shower.

Capable Camera & Battery

The device features a versatile 50MP main camera paired with a 5MP ultrawide and a 2MP macro lens, along with a crisp 13MP front selfie camera. Keeping everything running is a hefty 5000mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging, safely getting most users through a full day of heavy use.

Note on the Box Contents: In line with eco-friendly packaging shifts, Samsung does not include a 25W charging brick in the retail box. You will need to use an existing USB-C adapter or purchase one separately.

Full Specifications

General

Brand	Samsung
Model	Samsung Galaxy A16
Announced	15 October, 2024
Released	08 November, 2024
Status	Available
Price	ZAR 3,500

Design

Type Design Type called form factor refers to a mobile phone's size, shape, and style as well as the layout and position of major components of phone. There are three major form factors seen in mobile phones => bar phones, folding phones and sliding phones.	Bar
Dimensions	164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)
Weight	200 g (7.05 oz)
Protection	IP54, dust and splash resistant
Colors	Gray, water green, midnight blue

Network

2G Network
3G Network
4G Network
5G Network
SIM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages.	Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor)	Super AMOLED, 90Hz
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)

Media

Audio Playback
Video Playback
FM Radio	Yes
Ring Tones
Loudspeaker

Camera

Main Camera Camera is able to capture photographs and usually videos, The most important characteristics of a camera are the resolution (measured in megapixels), lens focus type (fixed or automatic), higher megapixel cameras are known to capture higher quality photos, but not always a good measurement of the photos quality.	50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Video	1080p@30fps
Selfie Camera	13 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video	1080p@30fps

Software

Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device.	Android 14
User Interface UI or user interface of a device is the look and feel of the on-screen menu system. How it works, its color scheme, how it responds to button presses, all of these things are part of the user interface.	One UI 6.1

Hardware

Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming.	Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone.	Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion.	Mali-G57 MC2
RAM (Memory) RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices.	4GB/6GB
Internal Storage Internal Storage is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored.	128GB/256GB
Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras.	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device.	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass Virtual proximity sensing

Connectivity

Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices.	5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world.	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-fi Hotspot
USB	USB Type-C 2.0
Positioning GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky.	GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches.

Battery

Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium.	5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device.	25W wired

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Display: Screen size, image quality (brightness, colors, contrast, etc), visibility in sun light, angles of view and touchscreen.

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Camera: Usability of Camera interface, image and video quality in different light conditions and environment.

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