Samsung Galaxy A16 5G, Decent Features At RM899

Samsung Electronics has announced the arrival of the new Galaxy A16 5G. The new, affordable smartphone brings improvements to the A series lineup, by combining immersive visuals, sleek designs, and secure, reliable experiences.

Design & Build

Galaxy A16 5G adopt Samsung’s signature Galaxy design language, featuring refined, rounded corners and a linear camera lens layout. The phone is available in a range of colours – Gold, Light Green, and Blue Black.

Galaxy A16 5G features a 6.7″ FHD+ Super AMOLED display, which is a notable upgrade from last year’s 6.5-inch screen on the Galaxy A15 series. The Super AMOLED display is supposed to provide true-to-life colours and sharp clarity, making it ideal for watching videos, gaming, or browsing content.

The Galaxy A16 5G also introduces an improved, sleeker design, with a thinner body measuring just 7.9mm—down from 8.4mm in last year’s Galaxy A15 series.

In addition, the key island contributes to an easy and intuitive grip on the Galaxy A16 5G, making the device more comfortable to hold for daily use. It’s IP54-rated for dust and water resistance.

Updates And Security

The Galaxy A16 5G will also receive 6 generations of One UI and Android OS updates, as well as 6 years of Samsung Security Maintenance Releases (SMR), keeping the device secure and up to date.

Samsung Knox Vault is also integrated into the Galaxy A16 5G, providing high-level security to protect private, personal data such as user passwords and secrets from hardware-based attacks including voltage glitches, temperature tampering, and laser interference.

High-resolution triple camera

Galaxy A16 5G comes equipped with a triple lens setup, which includes a 50MP main sensor that is able to capture decent photos in any conditions. Then there’s a 5MP ultra-wide and 2MP macro lens, the Galaxy A16 5G ensures every shot is detailed and usable. At the front is a 13MP front camera, which can focus and capture details, sharpness, and decent colours.

Good performance and long-lasting battery life

Galaxy A16 5G boasts a performance improvement thanks to its advanced octa-core processor, that is supposed to offer smooth and flawless performance for high-quality videos, games, and multitasking. The Galaxy A16 5G has a 5000mAh battery with 25W Super-Fast Charging capability, which should help the phone last the entire day.

Available Promotions

The new Galaxy A16 5G will be available at RM899 starting from 15 November 2024 until 31 December 2024 at selected stores. For a limited time, enjoy exclusive free gifts including a free 25W Travel Adapter (with no cable worth RM89), and a 128GB SD card (worth RM79), when you purchase one before 31 December 2024.