Samsung Galaxy A16 5G · Blue Black128 GB · Blue Black · UK SM-A166BZKDEUB- Chipset / published CPU
- Octa-core CPU (2.4 GHz and 2 GHz)This one: Octa-core CPU (2.2 GHz and 2 GHz)
PHONES
Samsung Galaxy A16 · Black
128 GB · Black · UK SM-A165FZKBEUB
- Screen size
- 6.7 in
- Storage
- 128 GB
- RAM
- 4 GB
Galaxy A16 in the 128 GB Black UK configuration (SM-A165FZKBEUB) is a 200 g phone with a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED screen, a 5000 mAh battery with 25 W Super Fast Charging support, IP54 splash resistance and up to six generations of OS upgrades.
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THE ACTUAL PRODUCT
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Specifications checked 10 Sept 2026Manufacturer specifications, not a hands-on test.
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Samsung Galaxy A16 5G · Light GreenUK SM-A166BLGDEUB · Light Green · 128 GB- Chipset / published CPU
- Octa-core CPU (2.4 GHz and 2 GHz)This one: Octa-core CPU (2.2 GHz and 2 GHz)
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G · Light GreyUK SM-A166BZADEUB · Light Grey · 128 GB- Chipset / published CPU
- Octa-core CPU (2.4 GHz and 2 GHz)This one: Octa-core CPU (2.2 GHz and 2 GHz)
Key strengths
The 6.7-inch Super AMOLED screen has FHD+ (1080 x 2340) resolution.
Samsung offers up to six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security maintenance; security updates are listed until 31 August 2031.
A 5000 mAh battery with 25 W Super Fast Charging support (the 25 W charger is sold separately).
IP54 splash resistance, NFC, and microSD support up to 1.5 TB.
Before you buy
The rear cameras have no optical image stabilisation, and video recording tops out at FHD 30 fps.
4 GB of RAM, USB 2.0, and a hybrid second SIM slot: fitting a microSD card means giving up the second nano-SIM.
Speakers are not stereo (Samsung lists stereo support as No), and zoom is digital only, up to 10x.
IP54 means splash resistance only, not submersion; Samsung advises against beach or pool use.
Every specification. With its source.
Full specifications
Exact configuration: 128 GB · Black · UK SM-A165FZKBEUB
75 specifications in 11 groups. Values are manufacturer specifications unless a row says “Measured result” or “Calculated from cited specifications”. 4 rows repeat listed facts in the manufacturer’s own wording, kept under “Manufacturer wording”.
Display
6 items
- Screen size
- 6.7 in
Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
Source - Maximum refresh rate
- Not listed by the manufacturer
Samsung does not state a refresh rate for this model.
Source - Display specification
- 6.7-inch Super AMOLED; 2340 × 1080
Measured as a full rectangle: 169.1 mm (6.7-inch); 164.5 mm (6.5-inch) with rounded corners. Resolution class: FHD+.
Source - Panel technology
- Super AMOLEDSource
- Main display resolution
- 1080 x 2340 (FHD+)Source
- Colour Depth (Main Display)
- 16MSource
Performance & storage
6 items
- Storage
- 128 GBSource
- RAM
- 4 GBSource
- Chipset / published CPU
- Octa-core CPU (2.2 GHz and 2 GHz)
Samsung's specification does not name the chipset.
Source - Memory card support
- YesSource
- Available Storage (GB)
- 108.3Source
- External Storage Support
- MicroSD (Up to 1.5TB)Source
Manufacturer wording (1)
The same facts in the manufacturer’s combined or original wording, each with its source.
- RAM and storage configuration
- 4 GB RAM; 128 GB storageSource
Cameras & video
17 items
- Rear camera modules
- 3Source
- Camera system
- Rear: 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP; Front: 13 MP; Video: up to FHD 30 fps
Video recording resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080) at 30 fps.
Source - Front camera
- 13.0 MPSource
- 8K video recording
- Not provided
Samsung lists FHD (1920 x 1080)@30fps under Video Recording Resolution. It does not explicitly state an 8K capability exclusion; absence remains unknown. Video Playing Resolution describes playback, not camera capture.
Source - Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple)
- 50.0 MP + 5.0 MP + 2.0 MPSource
- Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple)
- F1.8, F2.2, F2.4Source
- Rear Camera - Auto Focus
- YesSource
- Rear Camera - OIS
- NoSource
- Rear Camera Zoom
- Digital Zoom up to 10xSource
- Front Camera - F Number
- F2.0Source
- Front Camera - Auto Focus
- NoSource
- Front Camera - OIS
- NoSource
- Rear Camera - Flash
- YesSource
- Front Camera - Flash
- NoSource
- Video Recording Resolution
- FHD (1920 x 1080)@30fpsSource
- Slow Motion
- 120fps @HDSource
- Video Playing Resolution
- FHD (1920 x 1080)@60fpsSource
Manufacturer wording (1)
The same facts in the manufacturer’s combined or original wording, each with its source.
- Front Camera - Resolution
- 13.0 MPSource
Battery & charging
5 items
- Typical battery capacity
- 5000 mAh
Manufacturer capacity; not an endurance test.
Source - Supported wired charging power
- 25 W
Samsung names Super Fast Charging (25W) and states the 25W wall charger is sold separately. Charge times and sustained power draw have not been independently measured.
Source - Claimed video playback
- 18 hours
Video Playback Time (Hours, Wireless); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.
Source - Energy Efficiency Class
- BSource
- Minimum Battery Endurance in Cycles
- 1200Source
Manufacturer wording (1)
The same facts in the manufacturer’s combined or original wording, each with its source.
- Battery and charging
- 5000 mAh
Typical capacity. Samsung claims up to 18 hours of video playback. Real battery life depends on use. Samsung states 25 W wired charging support.
Source
Design & durability
9 items
- Weight
- 200 gSource
- Dimensions
- 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm (height × width × depth)Source
- Height
- 164.4 mmSource
- Width
- 77.9 mmSource
- Thickness
- 7.9 mmSource
- Form factor
- slabSource
- Colour
- BlackSource
- Form Factor
- Touchscreen BarSource
- Ingress protection
- IP54
Samsung laboratory claim: sprayed with 10 litres of fresh water per minute for 5 minutes at all angles. Not advised for beach or pool use; resistance is not permanent and may diminish with wear. Not a submersion rating.
Source
Connectivity & audio
15 items
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
- Not listed by the manufacturer
Samsung lists USB Type-C under Earjack and does not say whether there is also a separate 3.5 mm jack.
Source - Wireless connectivity
- Wi-Fi 5 (2.4 and 5 GHz); Bluetooth 5.3
Samsung lists Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 and Bluetooth v5.3.
Source - USB Interface
- USB Type-CSource
- USB Version
- USB 2.0Source
- Location Technology
- GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSSource
- Earjack
- USB Type-CSource
- MHL
- NoSource
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80Source
- Wi-Fi Direct
- YesSource
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth v5.3Source
- NFC
- YesSource
- PC Sync.
- Smart Switch (PC version)Source
- Stereo Support
- NoSource
- Samsung DeX Support
- NoSource
- Mobile TV
- NoSource
Manufacturer wording (1)
The same facts in the manufacturer’s combined or original wording, each with its source.
- USB connection
- USB Type-C; USB 2.0Source
Network & SIM
10 items
- Regional SIM / network configuration
- UK SM-A165FZKBEUB; 4G; dual SIM (2 nano-SIMs; the second slot is shared with microSD)
Samsung lists: Dual-SIM; Nano-SIM (4FF); SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD); 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
Source - eSIM only
- NoSource
- Number of SIM
- Dual-SIMSource
- SIM size
- Nano-SIM (4FF)Source
- SIM Slot Type
- SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD)Source
- Infra
- 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDDSource
- 2G GSM
- GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900Source
- 3G UMTS
- B1(2100), B5(850), B8(900)Source
- 4G FDD LTE
- B1(2100), B3(1800), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B20(800), B28(700)Source
- 4G TDD LTE
- B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)Source
Software & support
4 items
- Update policy
- Security updates until 31 August 2031
This is an end date for security updates, not a number of years remaining from purchase.
Source - OS
- AndroidSource
- SmartThings Support
- YesSource
- Android OS upgrade commitment
- 6 upgrades
Up to six OS generations and six years of security maintenance as advertised by Samsung UK; not six upgrades remaining from purchase. Samsung states the policies are subject to change.
Source
Sensors & security
1 item
- Sensors
- Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity SensingSource
Box, price & availability
1 item
- Manufacturer UK reference price
- Not provided
The manufacturer's UK store did not list a price for this configuration.
Source
Other details
1 item
- Removable
- NoSource
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