The Samsung Galaxy A16 is one of the latest affordable smartphones from Samsung. The phone is available in stores starting from Ksh 17,000 for the 4GB RAM variant that comes with 128GB of internal storage space. You can get the phone from GadgetsLeo, among other phone retailers across the country.
The Galaxy A16 is one of the four Galaxy A devices launched in the country. The other three are the Samsung Galaxy A26, Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A56. These cost more than the A16 but offer slightly better hardware and specs. The A16 is still worth looking at if it falls within your budget and is a direct competitor to the itel S25 Ultra, POCO C75 just to name a few.
Some of the key specifications of the Samsung Galaxy A16 include the Mediatek Helio G99, a 50MP main camera at the back, a 5000 mAh battery that supports 25W charging among other features.
Have a look at the other specifications below.
Samsung Galaxy A16 Specifications and Price in Kenya
| Specs | Galaxy A16 Specifications | |
| Price in Kenya | From Ksh 17,000 | Buy from GadgetsLeo |
| Display | Size | 6.7 inches, 90Hz refresh rate |
| Type | Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels | |
| Platform | Operating System | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G99 | |
| CPU | Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | |
| Storage | Internal space | 4/6/8 GB RAM, 128/256GB storage |
| MicroSD card Slot | Yes, microSDXC | |
| Camera | Rear Facing Camera | Triple: 50MP (wide) + 5MP (ultrawide) + 2MP (macro) |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | |
| Video Recording | Yes, 1080p@30fps | |
| Front facing camera | 13 MP selfie camera | |
| Connectivity | Cellular Data | 2G, 3G,4G |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh battery, 25W charging | |
| Available colors | Gray, water green, midnight blue |
Looking at the specifications above, is the Galaxy A16 the right phone for you?
How much is the Galaxy A16 in Kenya?
You can get the Galaxy A16 4G in Kenya starting from as low as Ksh 17,000. This gets you the 4GB RAM model with 128GB of space.
Is the Samsung A16 a good phone?
Yes, this is a decent phone that you can get in Kenya under 20K.
Is Samsung A16 waterproof?
This phone has an IP54 rating which means it is protected from dust and water splashes. It is not ideal to use under water.
Does the Samsung A16 have a fingerprint sensor?
Yes, the Samsung A16 has a side fingerprint sensor which can help to unlock the phone, among other security features.