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Samsung Galaxy A16 5g

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

Display6.7 inches

ChipsetExynos 1330 (5 nm) or Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)

FCC IDA3LSMA166U

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FCC ID A3LSMA166U · released 2024-11-10.

SAR overview

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

Head SAR · cellular only0.56 W/kg35% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Body SAR · cellular only0.87 W/kg54% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Hotspot SAR · cellular only0.87 W/kg54% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Head SAR · simultaneous1.55 W/kg97% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Body SAR · simultaneous1.55 W/kg97% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Hotspot SAR · simultaneous1.55 W/kg97% 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	A3LSMA166U
Source	RF Safe original phone profile

SAR comparison chart

Samsung Galaxy A16 5g 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 5g head SAR visual — Head SAR view, as illustrated by RF Safe.

Samsung Galaxy A16 5g body SAR visual — Body SAR view, as illustrated by RF Safe.

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Full specifications

General

Phone	Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Announced	October 7, 2024
Status	Available
Model Names	SM-A166B, SM-A166B/DS, SM-A166P, SM-A166P/DS, SM-A166E, SM-A166E/DS

Display

Type	Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)
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	824 nits max brightness (measured)

Camera

Main Camera	Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64m, AF 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12m 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Features	LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video	1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Camera	Single Camera: 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12m
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	Exynos 1330 (5 nm) or Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) or Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	Mali-G68 MP2 or Mali-G57 MC2
Performance	AnTuTu: 368854 (v9), 435895 (v10) GeekBench: 2090 (v5), 2042 (v6) 3DMark: 360 (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, gyro, 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	No

Sound

Loudspeaker	Yes
3.5mm Jack	No
Loudspeaker Test	-25.7 LUFS (Very good)

Design

Type	Bar
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	Blue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light Green
Build	Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame

Network

Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G
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	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66
5G Network	1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6