Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Price in South Africa
Expected Retail Price
ZAR3024
ZAR408600
Price of Samsung Galaxy A16 5G in South Africa as of Oct 2026.
Key Features:
Brand: Samsung
Display: 6.7" Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)
Chipset: Exynos 1330 (5 nm) or Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
Camera: Triple: 50 MP (wide), 5 MP (ultrawide), 2 MP (macro)
Battery: 5,000 mAh / 25W wired
Memory: 4 GB RAM / 125 GB storage
Where to buy in South Africa
| Store | Product listing | Price | Updated | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technomobi |
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G Dual Sim 128GB - Green - Green
|
R2,899 | Jun 8, 2026 | View Deal |
| Technomobi |
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G Dual Sim 128GB - Black - Black
|
R2,899 | Jun 8, 2026 | View Deal |
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Should you buy the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?
Reasons to Buy
- 5,000 mAh battery capacity
- 6.7" Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM) display for media and everyday use
- Exynos 1330 (5 nm) or Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) platform for daily performance
Reasons to Avoid
- Real-world camera, gaming, and battery results may differ from specs-only analysis.
Detailed Specifications
Launch
| Announced | 2024-10-07 |
|---|---|
| Released | 2024-10-25 |
| Device type | Phone |
| Model number | SM-A166B, SM-A166B/DS, SM-A166P, SM-A166P/DS, SM-A166E, SM-A166E/DS, SM-A166W, SM-A166U, SM-A166U1 |
Body
| Dimensions | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 200 g |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
Display
| Type | Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM) |
|---|---|
| Size | 6.7 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz |
| Protection | Mohs level 5 |
| Brightness | 800 nits (HBM) |
Platform
| OS | Android 14, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Memory
| RAM | 4 GB |
|---|---|
| Storage | 125 GB |
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
Camera
| Rear camera | Triple: 50 MP (wide), 5 MP (ultrawide), 2 MP (macro) |
|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP |
| Rear features | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Selfie camera | Single: 13 MP (wide) |
| Selfie camera MP | 13 MP |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh |
|---|---|
| Wired charging | 25W wired |
Connectivity
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Radio | No |
Features
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
|---|---|
| Fingerprint | side-mounted |
| Audio | Loudspeaker: Yes, 3.5mm jack: No |
| Colors | Blue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light Green |
| SAR | 0.38 W/kg (head) 0.94 W/kg (body) |
Specifications last checked Jun 16, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G was officially 2024-10-25.
The starting retail price for the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G in South Africa is currently za ZAR3024. Historically, it has retailed for as high as za ZAR408600.
It features a 6.7" Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM) display with 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio resolution.
The verified rear camera specification is Triple: 50 MP (wide), 5 MP (ultrawide), 2 MP (macro), with video recording listed as 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS.
The device lists a 5,000 mAh 25W battery, with 25W wired wired charging.
