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Models

SM-A166B, SM-A166B/DS, SM-A166E, SM-A166E/DS, SM-A166P, SM-A166P/DS, SM-A166U, SM-A166U1, SM-A166W

Background

The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is a Galaxy A-series Android smartphone. The SM-A166U, SM-A166M, SM-A166B, SM-A166P, SM-S166V model codes are associated with Galaxy A16 5G regional or carrier variants.

Samsung lists Galaxy A16 5G variants with a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display, triple rear cameras, a 13 MP front camera, a 5000 mAh battery, USB-C, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and 5G connectivity. The 5G version should not be confused with LTE/4G Galaxy A16 models such as SM-A165.

Samsung announced US availability for the Galaxy A16 5G in January 2025 with a $199.99 starting price.

Identification

You can identify the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G by checking the model number in Settings > About phone, on the original packaging, or on the regulatory label. This page covers models SM-A166U, SM-A166M, SM-A166B, SM-A166P, SM-S166V.

The Galaxy A16 5G has a 6.7-inch display with a front camera notch, three rear cameras arranged vertically, a USB-C port, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Technical Specifications

  • Display: 6.7-inch Super AMOLED, FHD+
  • Operating system: Android
  • Rear cameras: triple rear camera system
  • Front camera: 13 MP
  • Battery: 5000 mAh typical
  • Charging/data port: USB-C
  • Charging: 25 W Super Fast Charging support
  • Connectivity: 5G and 4G LTE
  • Security: side-mounted fingerprint sensor and Samsung Knox security
  • Storage: expandable storage support, depending on market

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