Samsung Galaxy A16 5G-6.5”,4/128GB,50/5/2MP+8MP,4G,5000mAh-GOLD

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.

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.

Pricing for the Galaxy A16 5G is set at Rs. 18,999 (8GB+128GB) and Rs. 20,999 (8GB+256GB), but how does it fare against similar smartphones in a very competitive price segment? After spending some time with the handset since it was launched in India, here are my thoughts.

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G: S-Tier Design

• Dimensions - 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm
• Weight - 192g
• Colours - Blue Black, Gold (In this review), Light Green

In recent years, Samsung's midrange and premium midrange smartphones have started to resemble its flagship models. We saw this with the Samsung Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A35 (Review), and now the Galaxy A16 is the latest phone from the company to bear a resemblance to the Galaxy S24. There are some notable differences, though — the Galaxy A16 5G has a polycarbonate back with plastic edges.