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Samsung Galaxy A16 5G launched in the Philippines: Specs, Price and Availability

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Samsung launched Galaxy A16 and A16 5G in the Philippines. It follows the recent debut in the United Kingdom after a handful of more markets. The devices come with decent specs and features at an affordable price tag.

The new Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and LTE will be available in the Philippines at ₱13,990 and ₱9,990, respectively. The 5G variant is available for purchase, starting today, while you have to wait til December 3rd to own the LTE-only model.

Display

Samsung’s new Galaxy A16 phones sport a 6.7-inch FHD+ sAMOLED display. The Super AMOLED screen provides scenes with true-to-life colors and sharp clarity, making the display ideal for watching videos, gaming, or browsing.

Camera

The phones have a triple camera setup, featuring a 50MP main sensor accompanied by a 5MP ultra-wide and 2MP macro lens. Its front camera has a 13-megapixel resolution, unlocking a decent selfie-snapping experience.

Processor, Battery & Charging

Samsung’s A16 phones pack MediaTek chipsets, with the 5G model bringing Dimensity 6300 and 4G using Helio G99. Both models equip robust 5000mAh battery with 25W fast charging capability for all-day long performance.

Design

The new Galaxy A15 5G/LTE comes with immersive visuals, sleek designs, and secure, reliable experiences. The smartphones adopt Samsung’s signature design, featuring refined, rounded corners and a linear camera lens layout.

The Galaxy A16 series also introduces an improved, sleeker design, with a thinner body measuring just 7.9mm—down from 8.4mm in last year’s A15 series. The streamlined bezels further emphasize the AMOLED display.

Apart from this, the Key Island design offers a sleek look and feel. It also contributes to an easy and intuitive grip on the device, making it comfortable to hold. Previously, the Key Island was only available on Galaxy A55 and A35 models.

Colors

Available in a range of colorways, the Galaxy A16 5G offers Blue Black, and Gold. The Galaxy A16 LTE on the other hand comes in Black, Grey, and an online exclusive color — Light Green, giving users plenty of stylish options.

Software

Boots Android 14-based One UI 6.1, eligible for 6 generations of major Android and 6 years of regular security patches.

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