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Samsung Galaxy A16

Reported SAR values from FCC filings, how they compare, and the full specifications.

Display6.7 inches

ChipsetMediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)

FCC IDA3LSMA165M

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FCC ID A3LSMA165M · released 2024-12-08.

SAR overview

Reported US test values · W/kg averaged over 1 g of tissue · FCC limit 1.6 W/kg

Head SAR · cellular only0.51 W/kg32% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Body SAR · cellular only0.81 W/kg51% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Hotspot SAR · cellular only1.01 W/kg63% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Head SAR · simultaneous0.94 W/kg59% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Body SAR · simultaneous1.53 W/kg96% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Hotspot SAR · simultaneous1.57 W/kg98% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

0–0.400.41–0.800.81–1.201.21+ W/kg

Colors show reported SAR ranges, not a safety verdict. A lower listed maximum does not guarantee lower everyday exposure. How to read these numbers.

EU values and source

Head (EU, 10 g, 2 W/kg limit)	n/a
Body (EU, 10 g)	n/a
FCC ID	A3LSMA165M
Source	RF Safe original phone profile

SAR comparison chart

Samsung Galaxy A16 SAR chart: cellular-only versus simultaneous Wi-Fi and cellular test values — RF Safe source chart. Open it for the full-size version.

Head and body views

Samsung Galaxy A16 head SAR visual — Head SAR view, as illustrated by RF Safe.

Samsung Galaxy A16 body SAR visual — Body SAR view, as illustrated by RF Safe.

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Full specifications

General

Phone	Samsung Galaxy A16
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE
Announced	October 15, 2024
Status	Available. Released 2024, November 20
Model Names	SM-A165F, SM-A165F/DS, SM-A165M, SM-A165M/DS

Display

Type	Super AMOLED, 90Hz
Size	6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
Display Test	808 nits max brightness (measured)

Camera

Main Camera	Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Features	LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video	1080p@30fps
Selfie Camera	Single Camera: 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Selfie Camera Video	1080p@30fps

Battery

Type	5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging	25W wired

Hardware

Operating System	Android 14, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
Chipset	Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	Mali-G57 MC2
Performance	AnTuTu: 387422 (v10) GeekBench: 1920 (v6) 3DMark: 345 (Wild Life Extreme)
Internal Storage	128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Card Slot	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass Virtual proximity sensing

Connectivity

Wi-fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP, LE
USB	USB Type-C 2.0
GPS	GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
NFC	Yes (market/region dependent)
Radio	FM radio (market/region dependent)

Sound

Loudspeaker	Yes
3.5mm Jack	No
Loudspeaker Test	-25.2 LUFS (Very good)

Design

Dimensions	164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)
Weight	200 g (7.05 oz)
Colors	Gray, water green, midnight blue
Build	Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame

Network

Speed	HSPA, LTE
SIM	Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) IP54, dust and splash resistant
2G Network	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual sim model only)
3G Network	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Network	LTE