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Samsung launches Galaxy A16 and Galaxy A16 5G starting at R$1.399 y1p25

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Devices will receive six years of operating system and security updates, in addition to having a 50 MP main camera

At an event held in the city of São Paulo, Samsung invited journalists and influencers to see the new Galaxy A16 and Galaxy A16 5G. The models are extremely similar and their big difference is in connectivity, with both already available for purchase in the Brazilian market. Find out more. 1a6l2r

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Entry-level models have the same design (Photo: Disclosure)

Starting with the design, both the Galaxy A16 and Galaxy A16 5G were launched in Brazil in Black, Green and Gray, with an official weight of 200 grams and a thickness of 7,9 millimeters. The models, despite being aimed at the entry-level category, are resistant to water splashes and sealed to prevent the entry of dust grains through IP54 certification.

The fingerprint reader is located on the power button, below the volume buttons. The models do not have a P2 headphone jack, so you will need to use the USB-C connection if you want to listen to music wired.

The screen of the new Galaxy A measures 6,7 inches (Photo: Disclosure)

The screen of the models also does not change between versions: both have a 6,7″ Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of 800 nits. The screen-to-body ratio is 88,9%.

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5G model has Samsung processor (Photo: Disclosure)

In order to offer two connectivity options, Samsung decided to put two different processors in the new smartphones launched today. The Galaxy A16 LTEc (with only for 4G) arrives on the Brazilian market with the MediaTek Helio G99, with six-nanometer architecture and a maximum clock speed of up to 2.2GHz, which is also the same processor as the traditional Galaxy A15 launched in 2023.

Moving on to the Galaxy A16 5G, Samsung opted for the Exynos 1330 processor manufactured in-house with five-nanometer architecture. This chipset has a maximum clock speed of 2,4 GHz. Interestingly, a version of the Exynos 1330 is present in the Galaxy A14 5G, but there is the version with seven-nanometer architecture.

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Returning to the similarities, Samsung's new smartphones hit the market with Android 14 (via One UI 6.1) from day one. The company stressed that these models were “built to last” and proof of this is that they will be updated for six years, going up to Android 20 (until 2030).

The models will also receive six years of security updates so s can keep their data safe until 2030. Both new Galaxy A models also the service. galaxy padlock, which allows remote blocking in case of theft or robbery of devices.

For the launch of the new cell phones, the company prepared a promotion with 1-year protection plans, in ten installments of R$3,99 or a single installment of R$39,90, and 2 years of protection with a discount, in ten installments of R$5,99 or a single installment of R$59,90.

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It will be possible to buy the Galaxy A16 or Galaxy A16 in two storage and RAM options: 128 GB + 4 GB of RAM or 256 GB + 8 GB of RAM. The internal memory can be expanded by inserting a microSD card of up to 1 TB.

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The smartphone's battery has a capacity of 5.000 mAh, which Samsung classifies as "sufficient" for an entire day. The company sends a USB-C cable in the box and a 15W power source, which is the maximum capacity for wired charging.

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Smartphones record videos in FHD quality (Photo: Disclosure)

Rounding out the details, the models also feature the same set of cameras: a 50 MP wide-angle main lens, a 5 MP ultrawide lens for capturing wider angles, and a 2 MP macro sensor for capturing depth. In of video, the rear cameras record content in FHD (1080p) quality at 30 frames per second.

The lens for selfies and video calls can take photos in up to 13 MP, with for mode Bokeh (blurred background). The lens on the front also records videos in FHD quality (1080p) at 30 frames per second.

Samsung claims that the devices can deliver great photos even in low-light environments, so if this is confirmed, the new Galaxy A has everything to be devices with great value for money.

Price and availability 1s705x

Both Galaxy A16s can be purchased from today (03) at Samsung's official store and in general retail. The prices are:

  • Galaxy A16 (LTE): starting at $ 1.399 in the 128 GB + 4 GB RAM version
  • Galaxy A16 5G: from R$1.599 for the 128 GB + 4 GB RAM version.

Technical specifications 292m5w

Basic devices can be purchased in Brazil starting today (Photo: Disclosure)
Córdoba Galaxy A16 4G (LTE) Galaxy A16 5G
Colors  Black, Gray and Light Green  Black, Gray and Light Green
Fabric 6.7-inch FHD+*
Super AMOLED screen
6.7-inch FHD+*
Super AMOLED screen
Dimensions and weight 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9mm, 200g 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9mm, 200g
Camera 50 MP main camera
5 MP ultrawide camera
2 MP macro camera
13 MP front camera
50 MP main camera
5 MP ultrawide camera
2 MP macro camera
13 MP front camera
Processor (AP) Exynos 1330 (5nm) MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)
Memory and Storage 128GB + 4GB RAM
256GB + 8GB RAM
128GB + 4GB RAM
256GB + 8GB RAM
Battery Capacity: 5.000 mAh
15W charging
Capacity: 5.000 mAh
15W charging
Operating System (OS) Android 14
6 Year OS Update
6-year security patch update
Android 14
6 Year OS Update
6-year security patch update
Network and Connectivity LTE (4G), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth v5.3 5G, LTE (4G), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth v5.3
Safety Samsung Knox, Samsung Knox Vault Samsung Knox, Samsung Knox Vault
Water Resistance IP54 rating: withstands water splashes and dust particles IP54 rating: withstands water splashes and dust particles
Price Starting at R $ 1.399 in the 128 GB + 4 GB RAM version Starting at R $ 1.599
Availability in Brazil December 03, 2024 December 03, 2024

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With information: Samsung Newsroom

Text proofread by: Daniel Coutinho in 03 / 12 / 2024

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