Samsung has launched the Galaxy A16 5G phone which comes with a few upgrades over its predecessor. The budget phone comes with a larger display and promises up to 6 years of software updates. Let’s find out the specifications and the possible price range of the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G in Nepal.
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Specifications
Design and Display
The new Galaxy A16 5G phone shares a similar design to the Galaxy A15 5G phone. It retains three vertical cameras on the back and a selfie camera on the front while the left side has got power and volume buttons. But the phone is slimmer and taller, with 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm dimensions, while the weight remains the same, at 200 grams.
For display, the phone comes with Super AMOLED technology with a 90 Hz refresh rate. The screen stretches 6.7 inches long, a tad larger than its predecessor, and sports a 1080 x 2340 pixel resolution. Being a budget phone, the phone’s front is glass, and the back and frame are of plastic but it’s IP54 certified for water and dust protection.
Camera
The phone retains a triple camera setup on the back led by a 50 MP main wide camera, a 5 MP ultrawide camera, and a 2 MP macro sensor. Similarly, the front has a 13 MP front camera. If you notice, the camera specs of the phone bear a close resemblance with the Galaxy A15 5G.
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Performance
The Galaxy A16 5G comes in two chipset options- Exynos 1330 (5nm) or MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm). In Nepal, the Dimensity equipped variant may launch given that the Galaxy A15 5G also comes with MediaTek’s chipset. Anyway, both are eight-core processors and performance should be commendable with either of the hardware. Besides, the phone comes with 4/8 GB of RAM and 128/256 GB of internal storage which is expandable with a shared microSD card slot.
But one of the best aspects of the phone is Samsung’s promise of 6 years of software updates and security patches which means the phone will stay fresh with software until 2030—the device ships with Android 14-based One UI 6.1.
Battery and Connectivity
The phone comes with a 5,000mAh battery and 25W wired fast charging. For connectivity, it’s got a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, 5G, 4G, dual-band WiFi 5, USB Type-C 2.0, GPS, etc. However, the phone misses out on the 3.5mm headphone jack that was there on its predecessor.
Spec sheet
- Dimensions: 164.4 x77.9 x7.9 mm,
200 gm - Display: 6.7-inch,
FHD+ Super AMOLED,
1080 x 2340p resolution,
90 Hz refresh rate,
800 nits - Processor: Exynos 1330 (5 nm) or
MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) - RAM: 4/8 GB
- Memory: 128/256 GB
- Rear Camera: Triple-camera
50 MP primary,
5 MP ultrawide,
2 MP macro - Front Camera: 13 MP
- Security: Side-mounted fingerprint scanner
- Battery: 5000mAh,
25W fast-charging - OS: One UI 6.1 (Android 14)
- Network: 5G
- Connectivity: WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS
- Color: Blue Black | Light Gray |
Gold | Light Green - Samsung Galaxy A16 5G: Rs 36,999 (4/128 GB) (expected)
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G price in Nepal
In Nepal, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G price may start at Rs 36,999 for 4/128 GB trim. The phone is officially set at EUR 249. Currently, it’s launched for select markets, especially in Europe but might launch soon in India and Nepal. Samsung may also launch the 4G variant of the phone.
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Price in Nepal (expected) |
4/128 GB | Rs 36,999 |
In international markets, the phone is available in Blue Black, Light Gray, Gold, and Light Green colorways.
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Our Initial Verdict
The best part of the Galaxy A16 5G is its 6 years of major Android upgrades. It’s in fact the first budget phone to get such long years of software treatment from an OEM. Besides, the phone comes with a slim design profile, a larger battery, and 5G connectivity. However, you can also take a look at best phones under Rs 40,000 in Nepal to see for other options.
What do you think of the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G specifications and its possible price in Nepal? Does the phone offer a credible combination? Do share in the comments below.