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Galaxy A16: New & Refurbished Prices in Canada

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The Samsung Galaxy A16 4G is a budget Android phone with a large 6.7-inch AMOLED display, solid battery life, and a usable 50 MP main camera. It suits everyday tasks well, but performance and the extra cameras are modest, and there is no 5G or headphone jack.

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Galaxy A16: Full Specifications

Samsung positions the Galaxy A16 as a straightforward everyday phone, and its hardware reflects that focus. It uses a slim bar design with a large 6.7 inch Super AMOLED display at 1080 x 2340, giving it more room than many entry level models for messaging, browsing, video and routine apps. The 4G version pairs an octa core processor with 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage in this configuration, with a hybrid dual SIM tray that can also take a microSD card for added space. On the back, the main 50 MP camera is supported by 5 MP ultrawide and 2 MP macro cameras, while the front camera is 13 MP, and video recording reaches 1080p at 30 fps. A 5000 mAh battery handles day to day use with Samsung fast charging support, and the phone also brings practical extras such as NFC, Bluetooth 5.3, USB C, fingerprint security and IP54 protection against dust and splashes. It runs Android with One UI 6.1, and Samsung also highlights long software support plus Knox Vault security, which helps give this affordable model a more durable and up to date feel over time.

Pros

  • Sharp AMOLED display
  • Long battery life
  • microSD support

Cons

  • 4G only
  • No headphone jack
  • Basic secondary cameras
Release date
November 20, 2024
Model
Galaxy A16
Memory
4 GB
Storage capacity
128 GB, 256 GB
SIM card
nano SIM
Network
4G
Operating system
Android
Screen size (inches)
6.7
Resolution
1080 x 2340 at 385 ppi
Main camera
50 MP
Front camera
13 MP
Video
1080p@30fps
Form factor
Bar
Battery
5000mAh
Weight (grams)
200 g
Height
164.4 mm
Width
77.9 mm
Thickness
7.9 mm

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