Samsung

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

Name: Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Brand: Samsung
Price: 729 MYR

Release 2024, Nov 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm Android 14, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1

RM 729.00

Source last updated 10 May 2025 — likely outdated, confirm before buying.

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Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)Chipset 8GB RAM, 256GB ROMRAM & Storage Triple: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF +Rear Camera 5000 mAh, non-removable batteryBattery

This one's built for buyers who want longevity without paying flagship prices. The Dimensity 6300 chipset handles daily tasks fine, and with 8GB RAM plus 256GB storage on board, you won't be juggling space anytime soon. Samsung's promise of 6 major Android upgrades is the real standout here, meaning this phone should stay current well past 2028. The 6.7-inch Super AMOLED panel runs at 90Hz and hits 800 nits, so scrolling feels smoother than the price tag suggests.

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G price in Malaysia starts from RM729, and for that you get a 50MP main camera paired with a 5MP ultrawide and a 2MP macro lens, decent enough for casual shooting though video caps out at 1080p30. Battery life should hold up well thanks to the 5000mAh cell, though 25W charging means you're waiting a while for a full top-up. IP54 splash resistance and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor round out the practical bits, and it comes in Blue Black, Gold, or Light Green.

Full Specifications

Release

Release Status: Release 2024, Nov

Performance

Processor: Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Chipset: Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
GPU: Mali-G57 MC2
RAM & Storage: 8GB RAM, 256GB ROM
External Storage: Up to 1.5TB MicroSD Card
OS: Android 14, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
Battery: 5000 mAh, non-removable battery
25W wired

Screen

Display size: 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
Display type: Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)

Body

Dimension: 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm
Weight: 200 g (7.05 oz)
Body Type: Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
IP54, dust and splash resistant
Colors: Blue Black, Gold, Light Green

Connectivity

SIM: Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Data Speed: HSPA, LTE, 5G
Wifi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC: Yes (market/region dependent)
USB: USB Type-C 2.0
GPS: GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Radio: No

Sensors

Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Virtual proximity sensing

Camera & Video

Rear Camera: Triple: 50 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)
Front Camera: 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Video: 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie: 1080p@30fps
Features: LED flash, panorama, HDR