Samsung Galaxy F16
The Samsung Galaxy F16 features a powerful processor, high-resolution display, impressive camera system, fast-charging capability, and ample storage.
Best price in the US: 229 USD
Released: 2025, March 13
Specifications
Samsung Galaxy F16 in the US
Pros and Cons
Samsung Galaxy F16 in the US
Pros of the Samsung Galaxy F16
High-Quality Display: Features a Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, offering vivid colors and smooth viewing for media and scrolling.
Excellent Software Support: Samsung promises a generous commitment to multiple major OS upgrades and years of security updates, ensuring long-term usability.
Large Battery: Equipped with a 5000 mAh battery, providing reliable power for long sessions of use.
Capable 50MP Main Camera: The primary rear camera captures good detail and clarity in well-lit conditions.
Affordable 5G Access: It is positioned as an economical entry point into Samsung's 5G lineup.
Cons of the Samsung Galaxy F16
No 3.5mm Headphone Jack: The traditional audio port is absent, requiring the use of wireless audio or a USB-C adapter.
Slower Charging Speed: The 25W fast charging is considered slow compared to many competing budget phones.
Charger Not Included: The retail box does not contain the power adapter, forcing users to purchase it separately.
Plastic Build Quality: The phone has a plastic frame and back, which may feel less premium and potentially less durable than glass or metal.
Reported Connectivity Issues: Some user feedback indicates network speeds and coverage can be poorer than expected or compared to other Samsung models in the same price range.
Features
Samsung Galaxy F16 in the US
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Body
| Dimensions | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 191 g (6.74 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
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) |
Platform
| OS | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 |
Memory
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro) |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
Selfie camera
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Features
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Battery
| Type | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired |
Misc
| Colors | Bling Black, Vibing Blue, Glam Green |
| Models | SM-E166P, SM-E166P/DS |
| SAR | 1.08 W/kg (head) |
| SAR EU | 0.99 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body) |