Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

Description

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G in Kenya
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G price in Kenya is Kes 26,500. The manufacturer, Samsung, officially announced the 5G network-enabled handset on October 7th, 2024, and it became available from October 25th. It is available in 3 choice colorways: Blue Black, Light Gray, Gold, and Light Green. It measures 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.31 in) and weighs 200g, thus lightweight and slim, as characteristic of most mid-priced Samsung handsets.

Galaxy A16 features a large, immersive 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display that boasts of 90Hz refresh rate and 1080 x 2340 pixels. These display specs make it a great device for gaming and a movie-watching experience for a phone within its price range. Running on Android 14, it is future-proof considering it offers up to 6 major Android upgrades. Samsung’s One UI 6.1 provides perfect user-friendly UI for enjoyable moments every time you power on the device. Powered by an Octa-core Exynos 1330 (5 nm) or Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) processor and anchored by 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, and 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM storage, you will have a good time as you run tasks and have enough storage for your content.

The 128GB/256GB internal storage, besides support for additional memory via MicroSD makes the Galaxy A16 an ideal mid-range phone for most users who want enough memory storage for their diversified activities and interests. The triple camera setup, featuring a 50MP main camera, a 5MP secondary camera, and a 2MP tertiary camera, along with a 13MP front camera, provides ideal tools for both photographers and videographers, guaranteeing a great content creation experience. Despite not being able to record 1440p or 4K videos, it packs enough punch at its price to deliver the goods: decent photos, high-quality videos, and sufficient storage to keep you going.

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G variant comes with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for enhanced security for your phone and data. You will love the NFC, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, and Wi-Fi connectivity options that overall make the A16 a practical, versatile, and reliable smartphone to have when it comes to communications and connectivity. The matter of reliability is further affirmed by its massive 5,000mAh battery that provides 1.5 days of use before the need to recharge. A 25W wired fat charger readily provides needed power to keep you going in the shortest time possible.

Buy the Galaxy A16 5G at Phoneplace Kenya by calling to inquire on model color, and storage variant specs and place your orders for home/office delivery or visit the physical stores at The Bazaar, off Moi Avenue.

USPs
5G Connectivity: Fast uploading/downloading of files and video
Large, immersive Display:7-inch Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution.
Decent Processor: powerful, efficient 5G-based Octa-core Exynos 1330 (5 nm) or Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) processor.
Most recent Operating System: Android 14 with One UI 6.1.
Sufficient RAM: Available in 4GB, 6GB and 8GB options.
Decent Internal Storage: 128GB and 256GB options, expandable via microSDXC.
Camera: Triple camera setup with a 50MP wide-angle lens, 5MP ultrawide lens, and 2MP macro lens. The front camera is 13MP.
Long lasting Battery: 5000mAh with 25W wired charging.
Water Resistance: IP54 rating for dust and splash resistance.
Choice Colorways: Available in Gray, Water Green, and Midnight Blue
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Specifications, and Price in Kenya
Brand Samsung
Model Name Galaxy A16 5G
SM-A166B, SM-A166B/DS, SM-A166P, SM-A166P/DS, SM-A166E, SM-A166E/DS

Status Announced: 7 October 2024
Status: Available. Released on 25 October 2024

Dimensions
Dimensions: 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)
Weight: 200g
Build: Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colorways: Blue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light Green
SIM: Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Waterproof: IP54, dust, and splash resistant
Display
Type: 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)
Camera set up Front Camera
13MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video: 1080p@30fps

Main Camera

50MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF
5MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)
2MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Features: LED flash, panorama, HDR

Video: 1080p@30fps

Audio Support Stereo loudspeaker: yes
3.5mm port: not supported

Storage Specs Internal Storage: 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, and 256GB 8GB RAM
Memory Card: microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Platform and processor engine
OS: Android 14, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
Chipset: Noise 1330 (5 nm) or Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
CPU: Octa-core (2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) or Octa-core (2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU: Mali-G68 MP2 or Mali-G57 MC2
Network
Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual sim model only)
3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66
5G bands: 1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6
Speed: HSPA, LTE, 5G
Connectivity and Communications Support
WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, LE
Positioning: GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
NFC: Yes (market/region dependent)
Radio: FM radio (market/region dependent)
USB: Type-C 2.0
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
Virtual proximity sensing

Battery
Type: 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging: 25W wired
Price in Kenya Kes 26,500