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Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
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Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

Released: 2024, October 07Price: ₹ 14,999 / $ 174.99 / £ 134.80 / € 158.92Status: Available. Released 2024, October 25

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 14, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
CPUOcta-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) or Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G68 MP2 or Mali-G57 MC2
NFCYes (market/region dependent)
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
Size6.7 inches, 110.2 cm, 2, (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandSamsung
BuildGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
ModelSamsung Galaxy A16 5G
Price₹ 14,999 / $ 174.99 / £ 134.80 / € 158.92
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsBlue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light Green
ModelsSM-A166B, SM-A166B/DS, SM-A166P, SM-A166P/DS, SM-A166E, SM-A166E/DS
SAR EU0.38 W/kg (head) 0.94 W/kg (body)
Single13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2024, October 25
Triple50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF, 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm, 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Weight200 g (7.05 oz)
ChipsetExynos 1330 (5 nm) or Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
Display824 nits max brightness (measured)
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International
5G bands1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
Charging25W wired
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Internal128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Released2024, October 07
Announced2024, October 07
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Loudspeaker-25.7 LUFS (Very good)
PerformanceAnTuTu: 368854 (v9), 435895 (v10), GeekBench: 2090 (v5), 2042 (v6), 3DMark: 360 (Wild Life Extreme)
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Battery (new)Active use score 12:08h

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Overview

About Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is another flagship from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2024. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM with Exynos 1330 (5 nm) or Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Samsung Galaxy A16 5G support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Samsung devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Samsung Galaxy A16 5G void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Samsung Galaxy A16 5G run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Galaxy A16 5G.