Samsung Galaxy A16

Released Oct 2024 · 3 model codes · firmware for 85 CSC regions

Display size: 6.7"
RAM: 4 GB
Battery: 5000 mAh
Rear camera: 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP
Storage: 128 GB · 256 GB

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Software support

Update policyQuarterly security updatesOn Samsung's current security update list

Security updates untilAug 31, 2031As published by Samsung

Latest official updateOne UI 8.5 · Android 16A165MUBSBDZI2 · Oct 8, 2026

Security patch levelSeptember 2026Monthly release fixed 121 vulnerabilities

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Firmware is specific to the model code. Find yours on the box or in Settings › About phone, then pick it below.

ModelSold inFirmwareLatest build

SM-A165FSold in35 countriesFirmware51 CSCs · 945 buildsLatest buildA165FXXSBDZH6 · Aug 24, 2026→

Software updates

One UI and Android versions of the Galaxy A16, with the first release of each.

Jun 2026
One UI 8.5 · Android 16
Official release: A165FXXS9DZF1 (SM-A165F)
Nov 2025
One UI 8 · Android 16
Official release: A165FXXU5CYK1 (SM-A165F)
May 2025
One UI 7 · Android 15
Official release: A165FXXU3BYE6 (SM-A165F)
Oct 2024
Android 14
First firmware build: A165FXXU1AXJ6 (SM-A165F)

Specifications

As published by Samsung for the SM-A165F; other model codes can differ (chipset, network bands).

Display

Display size: 169.1mm (6.7")
Resolution: 1080 x 2340 (FHD+)
Display type: Super AMOLED

Platform

CPU speed: 2.2GHz, 2GHz
CPU cores: Octa-Core

Memory

RAM: 4 GB
Storage: 128 GB
Card slot: MicroSD (Up to 1.5TB)

Camera

Rear camera: 50.0 MP + 5.0 MP + 2.0 MP
Rear camera aperture: F1.8 , F2.2 , F2.4
Front camera: 13.0 MP
Zoom: Digital Zoom up to 10x
Video recording: FHD (1920 x 1080) @30fps

Battery

Battery: 5000 mAh

Body

Dimensions

Where it's sold

Sold in 68 countries.

Europe35

Albania
Austria
Azerbaijan
Belgium
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Croatia
Czechia
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany