Samsung Galaxy A16 5G launched in India, may come with Knox security features; Know specifications and price

By News Update On Oct 9, 2024

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G launched in India: Samsung is ready to launch the Galaxy A16 5G smartphone in India. The handset will offer six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates.

It will be available in three color options: Gold, Light Green and Blue Black. The handset represents a significant advancement in mid-range smartphones and has segment-defining features.

It is expected to be sold in color options like Gold, Light Green and Blue Black. Notably, the design and key features of the variant are expected to be similar to the global version.

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G price in India (expected)
The handset is rumored to be a mid-range offering. In select markets, the 4GB + 128GB model of the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is priced at EUR 249 (roughly Rs. 23,000). It is estimated that the price of the much-awaited smartphone in India will be around this range.

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Specifications (Expected)
The smartphone is expected to feature a 6.7-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It may be powered by Exynos 1330 SoC. The phone is likely to come with Android 14-based One UI 6.1 and may come with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 25W wired fast charging.

In terms of photography, the smartphone may have a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 5-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. For selfies and video chats, the phone may sport a 13-megapixel front camera in a teardrop design.

In terms of connectivity, the phone is expected to support dual 5G, NFC, GPS, Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi, and USB Type-C. Additionally, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is rumored to include Samsung Knox security features like Auto Blocker, Secure Folder, Private Share, and PIN app, powered by a dedicated Knox Vault chipset.