Samsung Galaxy A16 5G announced with record-breaking software support | Infinium-tech
Samsung has unveiled its Galaxy A16 5G and it brings some notable upgrades over its predecessor including a larger 6.7-inch display and 6 years of Android version updates along with 6 years of security patches. That level of software support is unheard of for budget devices and means the A16 5G will be fully supported and running the latest Android until October 2030.
Galaxy A16 5G will get 6 years of software support
The rest of the specs include the Exynos 1330 in Europe where the A16 5G is listed, while other markets like India and Thailand are expected to get the Dimensity 6300 instead.
It is available with 4 GB RAM and 128 GB storage with external support for microSD card up to 1.5 TB. The Galaxy A16 5G has slimmed down to 7.9mm and unfortunately has lost its 3.5mm headphone jack.
The phone comes with One UI UI 6.1 based on Android 14 and features Super AMOLED with FHD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. It sports a 13MP front-facing camera housed inside a waterdrop notch, while the rear houses a 50MP main camera, a 5MP ultrawide camera, and a 2MP macro lens.
The Galaxy A16 5G is IP54-rated for water and dust resistance and packs a 5,000 mAh battery with 25W charging. Samsung France shows that the phone has the same 8.4/10 repairability score as the A15 5G. It has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner that also functions as a power key.
The Galaxy A16 5G comes in Midnight Blue, Turquoise and Gray colors. device listed here €249 On Samsung France in its 4/128GB trim. Shipments are expected to begin soon.
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