Head exposure reference
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Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
The specifications, radiation measurements and practical choices for your phone.
Display6.7 inches
ChipsetExynos 1330 (5 nm) or Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
FCC identifierA3LSMA166U
RF Safe source record retrieved September 12, 2026. Regional specifications and test configurations may differ.
The SAR overview.
Reported US test values · W/kg averaged over 1 g of tissue
Head SAR · cellular only0.56 W/kg35% of US localized limit
Body SAR · cellular only0.87 W/kg54% of US localized limit
Hotspot SAR · cellular only0.87 W/kg54% of US localized limit
Head SAR · simultaneous1.55 W/kg97% of US localized limit
Body SAR · simultaneous1.55 W/kg97% of US localized limit
Hotspot SAR · simultaneous1.55 W/kg97% of US localized limit
0–0.400.41–0.800.81–1.201.21+ W/kgUS localized test values · 1 g average
Colors indicate reported SAR ranges, not a safety verdict. Results depend on test configuration and regional model. A lower listed maximum does not guarantee lower everyday exposure. How to read these numbers →
Additional SAR values & source information
| Hotspot, cellular only (US) | 0.87 W/kg |
|---|---|
| Product-specific source field (US) | 0.87 W/kg |
| Head (EU, 10 g) | — W/kg |
| Body (EU, 10 g) | — W/kg |
| FCC ID | A3LSMA166U — FCC equipment search ↗ |
| Source | RF Safe original phone profile ↗ |
| Data note | Values are reported by the RF Safe source record and have not been independently re-tested here. Zero or blank source values are shown as not listed. |
Your SAR comparison, at a glance.
Cellular-only and simultaneous-transmission values, side by side.
RF Safe source chart. Green and red compare lower and higher values within this chart; they differ from the fixed SAR ranges above. Percentage differences compare test configurations and do not predict a personal exposure reduction.
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RF Safe reference illustrations for this phone.
Body exposure reference
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General
| Phone | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| Announced | October 7, 2024 |
| Availability (source snapshot) | Available |
| Price (historical source) | $ 224.49 / £ 160.00 / € 188.00 |
| Model Names | SM-A166B, SM-A166B/DS, SM-A166P, SM-A166P/DS, SM-A166E, SM-A166E/DS |
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) |
| Display Test | 824 nits max brightness (measured) |
Camera
| Main Camera | Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64m, AF 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12m 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
|---|---|
| Main Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Selfie Camera | Single Camera: 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12m |
| Selfie Camera Video | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Type | 5000 mAh, non-removable |
|---|---|
| Charging | 25W wired |
Hardware
| Operating system (source snapshot) | Android 14, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 368854 (v9), 435895 (v10) GeekBench: 2090 (v5), 2042 (v6) 3DMark: 360 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Internal Storage | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass Virtual proximity sensing |
Connectivity
| Wi-fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| GPS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | No |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No |
| Loudspeaker Test | -25.7 LUFS (Very good) |
Design
| Type | Bar |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 200 g (7.05 oz) |
| Colors | Blue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light Green |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
Network
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
|---|---|
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) IP54, dust and splash resistant |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual sim model only) |
| 3G Network | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Network | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 |
| 5G Network | 1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 |
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