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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
Additional Information
- Samsung Galaxy A16 5G SM-A166P support page
- Samsung Galaxy A16 5G SM-A166P software update page
- Samsung Galaxy A16 5G SM-A166M support page
- Samsung Galaxy A16 and A16 5G launch announcement
- Samsung Galaxy A16 5G User Manual
- Samsung Galaxy A16 5G SM-S166V software update page
- Samsung Galaxy A16 5G official product page
- Samsung Galaxy A16 5G support page
- Samsung Galaxy A16 5G US availability announcement
- Samsung smartphone lifecycle assessment data listing SM-A166U
- Samsung Galaxy A16 5G User Manual