SIM Free Samsung A16 5G 128GB Mobile Phone - Blue Black
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About this product
- This product is supplied without a charging adaptor.
- The required output of a suitable charging device is 10W minimum and 25W maximum.
- This product supports PD fast charging (harmonised fast charging).
Galaxy A16 5G's FHD+ Super AMOLED display brings every moment to life in stunning clarity on an expansive 6.7-inch screen. Slimmed down to just 7.9mm thickness, it's the ultimate combination of elegant design and enhanced portability.
With four outstanding cameras, the A16 5G delivers total control over your photos so you can capture every detail – from every angle.
The Galaxy A16 5G contains a 5,000mAh battery and upgraded processor CPU to deliver powerful performance on a single charge. So, whether you're streaming, scrolling or gaming, you can enjoy more of what you love.
With up to 6 generations of OS upgrades, 6 years of security maintenance and IP54 durability, you can trust that the Galaxy A16 5G will keep up with your daily life – for years to come.
Please note: In order to reduce e-waste, the manufacturer has chosen not to include a USB plug in the box. You can use an existing USB plug with the included USB cable or purchase one from our site. Please see the 'Box Contents' section below for more details.
Model number: A16 5G.
Network:
- Network provider: Sim free.
- 5G network capability.
- Dual SIM phone: supports 2 SIM simultaneously.
- SIM card type: nano SIM and nano SIM.
Display and Design:
- 6.7 inch Super AMOLED display.
- With a density of 387 pixels per inch.
- Touch screen.
- Toughened glass.
Dimensions:
- Size H164.4, W77.9, D7.9mm.
- Weight 200g.
Camera and Video:
- Front camera 13MP.
- Rear camera 50MP.
- Second rear camera 5MP.
- Third rear camera 2MP.
- LED.
- Camera features: AR Zone, Food, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Slow Motion, Video.
- Video capture in.
Storage:
- Internal memory 128GB.
- when using microSD card slot. Boost your storage to hold more tunes, holiday snaps and extra apps.
Technical specifications:
- Octa core .
- 4GB RAM.
- Operating system: Android 14.
- App store compatibility: Google play store.
Battery:
- 5000mAh battery capacity.
Product features:
- MP3 and MP4 player.
- This phone features fast charge technology - faster than standard charging, for when time is of the essence.
- Contactless payment - Link up your card to your phone for easy buying.
- Fingerprint scanner - For simple, safe and speedy unlocking and better security.
Connectivity:
- Wi-Fi.
- Bluetooth.
- NFC.
- GPS.
Box Contents:
- Device, charging cable, quick start guide, warranty card, ejection pin.
- Only charging cable included - USB C to USB C cable required.
Energy efficiency information:
- Energy efficiency class: B.
- No. Of battery cycles: 1000.
- Water IP rating: 8.
- Dust IP rating: 6.
- Drop resistance rating: C.
- Repairability rating: C.
General information:
- Battery life on standby: 41 hours.
- EAN: 8806095781754.
- 2 year guarantee.
Energy efficiency information:
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Customers Say
The Samsung A16 is a budget-friendly smartphone praised for its camera quality, battery life, and ease of use, though some users report performance issues and connectivity problems.
An AI generated summary based on recent customer reviews
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Everything I need , thanks 😊
Good budget smartphone, no problems 😊
WaterfootWeasel, 55 - 64, Glasgow Scotland
All I deeded
Does what I want and as far as I can see was a competetive price.
John, 65 or over, North West
Great feature
I bought this product and with the price I didn’t think it was going to be great but this has exceeded my expectations. Really good product and worth every penny
Vee, 25 - 34, Manchester
No good
I bought it but im happy about quality screen most times doesn't work properly
Yass
Good speeds and reliable
I Brought this phone and its been extremely reliable and runs fast
Raven, 25 - 34, Walsall, West Midlands
Good battery life
Works perfectly for my purposes. Good battery and processing power
Ffarr, 25 - 34, Stirling
Great features
I bought this a month ago and I am so happy with it
Sta77, 65 or over, Bathgate west lothian
Great
I boight it few months ago and i m very happy with it
Norbert1
Great cameras
Love the cameras and live translate. Great phone. And brilliant display.
JellaMisty, London
Great for what i was looking for!
Great phone for what i need, it is tailored to suit myself, i don't do games or social media, so for what i want it is ideal, messaging is easy, the camera is very good too!, upgraded from an A13!
Keith 7777, Wales!
Hello Arshfee,
The SIM Free Samsung A16 5G 128GB Mobile Phone - Blue Black, features an Octa-core CPU.
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Hello Ryan,
The SIM Free Samsung A16 5G 128GB Mobile Phone - Blue Black can be used with a nano SIM from any Network Provider.
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Hello Nanny,
SIM Free Samsung A16 5G 128GB Mobile Phone - Blue Black
This phone is compatible with O2 SIM cards.
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Hello,
The SIM Free Samsung A16 5G 128GB Mobile Phone - Blue Black has hearing enhancements so that you can customise the settings to improve accessibility for users with a hearing impairment.
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No this model will not upgrade to android 15 . It has the wrong build number. To upgrade to android 15 you first need to update the build number with ODIN . But this will invalidate the warranty.
Hello Sandy,
I can advise the following for the SIM Free Samsung A16 5G 128GB Mobile Phone - Blue Black:
Yes, this will expect to stop receiving updates around Android 20.
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Hello,
The SIM Free Samsung A16 5G 128GB Mobile Phone - Blue Black has a video quality of 4K so this would be good for youtube.
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Hello Dom.
After contacting our suppliers they have advised for the SIM Free Samsung A16 5G 128GB Mobile Phone - Blue Black.
Yes, you can use Google Maps on your Samsung A16 5G offline. You can download maps for specific areas over Wi-Fi and then use them with the device's GPS for navigation without needing mobile data or a cellular connection.
Here's how:
1. Download offline maps:
When connected to Wi-Fi, open Google Maps, search for the area you want to save, and tap on the place name or address. Then, tap "Download" to save the map to your device, according to Google Help.
2. Navigate offline:
Once downloaded, you can use the offline maps to navigate within that area, even without an internet connection.
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Hello there,
This SIM Free Samsung A16 5G 128GB Mobile Phone does not support voice recording without 3rd party applications.
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Hello Helen,
I can advise the following for the SIM Free Samsung A16 5G 128GB Mobile Phone - Blue Black:
Yes, android supports the greek language.
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Thank you for this question, John.
Yes, we can confirm that the Galaxy A16 supports speech to text (Voice input or Voice Typing), which you can enable by heading on the phone to Settings > General Management > Voice input.
Hope this helps.
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