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Samsung Galaxy A16 launched in Malaysia with free 25W charger, 128GB SD Card
Today, Samsung officially launched the Galaxy A16 5G in Malaysia. The company has recently released the device in the Philippines and the UK. It comes with a nice set of specifications, while the price decision makes it a great deal to consider.
Samsung is offering a free 25W travel adapter worth RM89, a free 128GB SD Card worth RM79 and a 1-year extended warranty worth RM99. The phone comes with a price tag of RM899 for 8GB RAM and 256GB storage variant.
The company notes that the new Galaxy A16 5G brings stunning improvements, combining immersive visuals, sleek designs, and secure, reliable experiences. It is available in a range of premium colors – Gold, Light Green, and Blue Black.
Samsung’s new Galaxy A16 5G adopts a signature design, featuring refined, rounded corners and a linear camera lens layout. It sports a 6.7″ FHD+ sAMOLED display, which offers crispy colors and detail-filled experiences.
The phone has a sleeker design, with a thinner body measuring just 7.9mm. The streamlined bezels further emphasize the display, helping users better immerse in content and gameplay while enhancing the overall screen size and visual experience.
The Key Island provides a sleek look and feel, contributing to an easy and intuitive grip. It’s IP54-rated for dust and water resistance. You also get a complete two-year warranty, protecting your device from any manufacturing defects.
You get the latest Android 14-based One UI 6 pre-installed, which packs many useful features. The new devices come with 6 generations of Android OS updates and 6 years of security updates, ensuring your device stays safe and up to date.
Samsung Galaxy A16 Specifications |
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|---|---|
| Processor | 5G – MediaTek Dimensity 6300
LTE – Mediatek Helio G99 |
| Display Size (Main) | 6.7″ full rectangle / 6.5″ rounded corners |
| Display Resolution (Main) | 1080 x 2340 (FHD+) |
| Display Technology (Main) | Super AMOLED |
| Colour Depth (Main Display) | 16M |
| Max Refresh Rate (Main) | 90Hz |
| Rear Camera Resolution | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP |
| Rear Camera F Number | F1.8, F2.2, F2.4 |
| Rear Camera Auto Focus | Yes |
| Rear Camera OIS | No |
| Rear Camera Zoom | Digital Zoom up to 10x |
| Front Camera Resolution | 13.0 MP |
| Front Camera F Number | F2.0 |
| Front Camera Auto Focus | No |
| Front Camera OIS | No |
| Rear Camera Flash | Yes |
| Front Camera Flash | No |
| Video Recording Resolution | FHD (1920 x 1080)@30fps |
| Slow Motion | 120fps @HD |
| Memory | 4GB |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Available Storage | 109.3GB |
| External Storage Support | MicroSD (Up to 1.5TB) |
| SIM Type | Dual-SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| SIM Slot Type | SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD) |
| Infra Support | 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD/TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD/TDD |
| USB Interface | USB Type-C |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth v5.3 |
| NFC | Yes |
| Location Technology | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Battery Capacity | 5000mAh (Non-removable) |
| Battery Life (Internet Usage) | Up to 15 hours (LTE), Up to 16 hours (Wi-Fi) |
| Video Playback Time | Up to 18 hours |
| Audio Playback Time | Up to 79 hours |
| Audio and Video Formats | MP4, MP3, M4A, FLAC, AAC, WAV, MKV, AVI, 3GP, and more |
| Video Resolution | UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps |
| Form Factor | Touchscreen Bar |
| Dimensions | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 200g |
| OS | Android |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro, Geomagnetic, Light, Proximity |
| Security Update Period | Valid until 31 October 2030 |
Samsung Galaxy S25 series could get a price hike in South Korea. The reason is political chaos in the country, including the brief implementation of martial law.
Korean media reports that Samsung may increase the price of the Galaxy S25, S25 Plus and S25 Ultra. Due to political turmoil, the Korean currency has significantly weakened to the US dollar.
The Galaxy S25 series could be affected by exchange rates. TSMC has already raised its production costs, and the rising value of the dollar has significantly increased chip purchase costs.
After President Yoon’s “emergency martial law” incident, the Korean Won’s rates have weakened against the US dollar, which has led to an increase in product prices.
Samsung is likely to use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chip across the Galaxy S25 series. As there is no Exynos configured, the company may have an intense burden of product costs.
Galaxy S24 and S24+ released earlier this year cost the same as their predecessor. However, the S24 Ultra’s price increased by 100,000 won compared to the Galaxy S23 Ultra due to Snapdragon.
Qualcomm has increased the Snapdragon chipset’s pricing by up to 30%. This is due to the utilization of TSMC’s cutting-edge 3nm fabrication process for the first time.
As all models tentatively use Snapdragon chips, a price hike seems unavoidable. However, freezing prices would significantly affect the company’s operating profit and revenue generation.
Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro Max starts at $1299 in the US, while the S24 Ultra starts at $1399. There’s already a difference of $100, and another price bump would reduce Samsung’s storm.
Samsung has launched the Enterprise Edition of the Galaxy S24 Ultra and Galaxy S24 in India. These devices are strictly designed to meet the needs of businesses by offering enhanced security, extended support, and streamlined management.
The new Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Ultra Enterprise Edition smartphones aim to empower businesses with reliable, secure, and manageable mobile solutions tailored to the rapidly digitizing business landscape in India.
Here are the key features and offerings for businesses:
Key Features of Galaxy S24 and S24 Ultra Enterprise Edition
Built for Business
Includes popular Galaxy AI features such as:
- Live Translate and Interpreter for real-time translations.
- Note Assist for generating summaries and templates in Samsung Notes.
- Circle to Search with Google for enhanced search capabilities.
Enhanced Security and Management
- Includes a 12-month subscription to Knox Suite:
- Defense-grade security.
- Streamlined device/OS management.
- Insights into device usage and security.
- Offers up to 7 years of continuous firmware updates to protect against threats like malware and phishing.
- Tailored capabilities for frontline workers.
Specifications
Galaxy S24 Ultra Enterprise Edition:
- 12GB RAM and 256GB storage.
Galaxy S24 Enterprise Edition:
- 8GB RAM and 256GB storage.
Both models provide stable device availability, continuous patch management, and consistent Android OS version updates for up to seven years.
Business Continuity
- A 3-year warranty ensures uninterrupted market availability and device support.
- Designed to handle demanding business use cases, enabling seamless operations.
Availability
The Galaxy S24, S24 Ultra Enterprise Edition, and rugged XCover7 smartphones are available for corporate and institutional customers via the Samsung Corporate+ portal at Samsung.com/in/corporateplus.
Apple outpaced Samsung in the adoption of a 3nm chipset last year. It looks like Apple will beat Samsung in the 2nm TSMC chip next year. A new report suggests that next year’s iPhone Pro series will boast a 2nm chipset.
Taiwan’s Commercial Times reports that TSMC’s 2nm process is set to begin design work between January and April next year. Apple will be the first 2nm TSMC customer, beating Qualcomm which supplies Snapdragon chips to Samsung.
Currently, the most advanced process is 3nm, which both TSMC and Samsung Electronics are capable of producing. As the width of semiconductor circuit lines narrows, power efficiency improves, and performance increases.
Last heard, TSMC’s 2nm test production yield exceeded 60%, making mass production feasible next year. The current progress of the 2nm process technology suggests that mass production will proceed as planned in 2025.
Being the world’s leading contract chip manufacturing company, TSMC is solidifying its dominance. It continues to expand its global market share, outpacing Samsung Foundry while making steady progress in advanced processes.
The Chairman of Taiwan’s TSMC recently stated that the customer demand for 2nm products is higher than for 3nm. The industry consensus is that TSMC will continue to lead in cutting-edge processes for the time being.
TrendForce recently reported that TSMC generated $23.527 billion in foundry market revenue in the third quarter of this year, marking a 13% increase from the previous quarter.
The company’s market share reached 64.9%, maintaining its first-place position and improving from the previous quarter’s 62.3%, with the gap with Samsung Foundry continuing to widen.