Samsung
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Galaxy A16 5G
Galaxy A16 5G price in Bangladesh, variants and published specifications
Exact price not verified for the selected variant.
Approximate Bangladesh model-listing reference. It does not establish a separately priced selected configuration, current stock or the tax-inclusive payable total; confirm before payment.
- Display
- 6.7″
- RAM
- 6 GB / 8 GB
- Storage
- 128 GB / 256 GB
- Main camera
- 50 MP
- Battery
- 5,000 mAh
- Network
- 5G
Samsung’s Bangladesh SM-A166P profiles cover physical 6/128, 8/128 and 8/256 GB memory. They share a 90 Hz Super AMOLED display, a hybrid second SIM/card slot and security maintenance listed through 31 October 2030.
Buying advice based on published evidence; this is not a hands-on review. How we check information

Buying brief
Before you buy
Compare A16 5G for its documented support end date and AMOLED display if its shared card slot and lack of camera OIS fit your use. Choose memory separately from the current purchase quotation.
- Consider it for
- Buyers deciding between more physical app RAM, more internal file space and keeping a second phone number while using microSD.
- Consider upgrading
- If your current phone is reaching its support end, compare the A16’s listed 2030 date with your planned ownership period; buying now does not restart its launch policy.
- Skip if
- If a second SIM and microSD must work together, or camera OIS is essential, use another verified profile instead of assuming those features from the model name.
Strengths
- Three manufacturer-listed Bangladesh physical memory configurations
- 90 Hz Super AMOLED panel and published security end date
Limitations
- microSD occupies the second SIM position
- No rear or front OIS; published recording resolution is 1080p at 30 fps
6 published groups
Full specifications for Galaxy A16 5G
Published specifications are grouped for scanning. Unknown facts are omitted rather than guessed.
Platform and memory
6 facts- Regional scope
- Samsung Bangladesh SM-A166P; 6/128 GB, 8/128 GB and 8/256 GB
- OS
- Android 14 and One UI 6.1 at launch; installed version depends on updates
- CPU
- Octa-core; 2.4 GHz and 2 GHz (Bangladesh profile)
- Software support
- Up to 6 OS generations and 6 years of security maintenance; policy subject to change
- Security support
- Samsung Bangladesh lists 31 October 2030; not six new years from purchase
- Expandable storage
- MicroSD up to 1.5TB; shares second SIM slot
Specification sources: Samsung Bangladesh Galaxy A16 5G SM-A166PLGGBNG: 6/128 GB (opens in a new tab), Samsung Bangladesh Galaxy A16 5G SM-A166PZDHBNG: 8/128 GB (opens in a new tab), Samsung Bangladesh Galaxy A16 5G SM-A166PZKIBNG: 8/256 GB (opens in a new tab), Samsung 2026 Q1 report: Galaxy A16 5G family launch software (opens in a new tab)
Display
4 facts- Type
- Super AMOLEDKey fact
- Size
- 6.7 inches (full rectangle); 6.5 inches (rounded corners)
- Resolution
- 1080 × 2340 (FHD+)
- Refresh rate
- Up to 90 Hz
Specification sources: Samsung Bangladesh Galaxy A16 5G SM-A166PLGGBNG: 6/128 GB (opens in a new tab), Samsung Bangladesh Galaxy A16 5G SM-A166PZDHBNG: 8/128 GB (opens in a new tab), Samsung Bangladesh Galaxy A16 5G SM-A166PZKIBNG: 8/256 GB (opens in a new tab)
Design & Protection
3 facts- Dimensions
- 164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm
- Weight
- 192 g (Bangladesh profile)
- Water Resistance
- IP54; freshwater spray test, not immersion; resistance can diminish
Specification sources: Samsung Bangladesh Galaxy A16 5G SM-A166PLGGBNG: 6/128 GB (opens in a new tab), Samsung Bangladesh Galaxy A16 5G SM-A166PZDHBNG: 8/128 GB (opens in a new tab), Samsung Bangladesh Galaxy A16 5G SM-A166PZKIBNG: 8/256 GB (opens in a new tab)
Camera System
6 facts- Main camera
- 50 MP f/1.8; rear autofocus supported; no rear OISKey fact
- Rear cameras
- 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP; f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
- Front camera
- 13 MP f/2.0; fixed focus; no front OIS
- Video recording
- 1080p at 30 fps (published recording resolution)
- Zoom modes
- Digital zoom up to 10×; not optical zoom
- Video playback resolution
- 1080p at 60 fps (playback, not recording)
Specification sources: Samsung Bangladesh Galaxy A16 5G SM-A166PLGGBNG: 6/128 GB (opens in a new tab), Samsung Bangladesh Galaxy A16 5G SM-A166PZDHBNG: 8/128 GB (opens in a new tab), Samsung Bangladesh Galaxy A16 5G SM-A166PZKIBNG: 8/256 GB (opens in a new tab)
Network & Connectivity
6 facts- Technology
- 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD/TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD/TDD
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- NFC
- Supported
- USB
- USB Type-C; USB 2.0
- Audio
- USB Type-C audio; stereo not supported
Specification sources: Samsung Bangladesh Galaxy A16 5G SM-A166PLGGBNG: 6/128 GB (opens in a new tab), Samsung Bangladesh Galaxy A16 5G SM-A166PZDHBNG: 8/128 GB (opens in a new tab), Samsung Bangladesh Galaxy A16 5G SM-A166PZKIBNG: 8/256 GB (opens in a new tab)
Battery & Charging
2 facts- Capacity
- 5000 mAh typical; 4860 mAh ratedKey fact
- Charging adapter
- Samsung lists the 25W Super Fast Charging wall adapter as sold separately
Specification sources: Samsung Bangladesh Galaxy A16 5G SM-A166PLGGBNG: 6/128 GB (opens in a new tab), Samsung Bangladesh Galaxy A16 5G SM-A166PZDHBNG: 8/128 GB (opens in a new tab), Samsung Bangladesh Galaxy A16 5G SM-A166PZKIBNG: 8/256 GB (opens in a new tab)
Catalogue match
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- Chipset
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- RAM
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Choose memory and the shared slot together
Moving from 6/128 GB to 8/128 GB adds physical RAM, while the nominal internal file capacity stays 128 GB. Moving from 8/128 GB to 8/256 GB changes storage while RAM stays 8 GB. Samsung lists 107.9 GB available in the 128 GB profiles and 235.4 GB in the 256 GB profile; those source values can change with software and configuration. The RAM and storage guide helps identify which constraint matters to your apps and files.
The exact Bangladesh codes are SM-A166PLGGBNG for 6/128 GB, SM-A166PZDHBNG for 8/128 GB and SM-A166PZKIBNG for 8/256 GB. Match that full code, not only SM-A166P, with the offered unit. The 6.7-inch full-rectangle FHD+ Super AMOLED screen is 6.5 inches with rounded corners considered and lists a maximum 90 Hz. Compare those conditions with A06's HD+ 60 Hz LCD using the display guide; a higher refresh ceiling does not establish every app's frame rate.
A microSD card up to 1.5TB uses the second SIM position. You can keep two nano-SIMs or replace the second with a card, not use all three together. Card capacity does not promise that every app can move to it. The A06 regional profiles illustrate a separate card position alongside two nano-SIMs if that workflow is essential. Match the actual SM-A166P Bangladesh unit before borrowing another region’s hardware description.
Read the remaining support date before an upgrade
The Bangladesh pages currently list security maintenance through 31 October 2030. Their policy describes up to six OS generations and six security years, subject to change; it does not give a purchase in 2026 six new years. Samsung's report identifies Android 14 and One UI 6.1 for the family launch; confirm the installed version and compare the listed end date with your intended ownership period. The CPU table publishes eight cores and 2.4 GHz/2 GHz clocks without a chipset name; the report's two family chipset options do not bind one to these Bangladesh units or establish a gaming benchmark.
Separate recording, playback and stabilization
The rear specification lists 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP, rear autofocus and no OIS. The 13 MP front is fixed focus and also lacks OIS. Samsung’s published video-recording resolution is 1080p at 30 fps; the separate 1080p 60 fps playback entry is not a 60 fps recording promise. Digital zoom up to 10× does not add an optical telephoto. Use the camera guide and actual shooting samples for your distance, movement and lighting before choosing by camera count.
Budget the adapter and interpret IP54 correctly
Samsung lists its 25W Super Fast Charging wall adapter as sold separately. Confirm the offered package and compatible equipment with the charger guide; a watt label does not establish a measured full-charge time. The 5000 mAh typical and 4860 mAh rated capacities describe the battery, not a guaranteed day of use, as explained in the battery guide.
IP54 here is qualified by a freshwater spray laboratory test, not immersion. Samsung advises against beach or pool use and says resistance can diminish with wear. The water-resistance guide explains why that rating should not become a waterproof claim. Current eligible prices and warranty for an offered unit remain unverified; use a matching written quotation to compare the final purchase cost.
Buyer questions
Galaxy A16 5G questions and answers
Concise answers about price, IMEI, network and box contents are derived from the current verified record.
How do I check whether my Galaxy A16 5G is registered with BTRC?
Dial *#06# to find every 15-digit IMEI on the phone. Before payment, check each IMEI on the official NEIR portal or send KYD <15-digit IMEI> by SMS to 16002. For a dual-SIM phone, verify both IMEIs separately.
Does Galaxy A16 5G support 5G in Bangladesh?
Yes, Galaxy A16 5G supports 5G. A band match does not guarantee service on every operator; verify the exact model number, operator device support, SIM provisioning and local coverage before buying.
Does Galaxy A16 5G use a physical SIM or eSIM?
The listed SIM configuration for Galaxy A16 5G is: Samsung Bangladesh SM-A166PLGGBNG: two nano-SIMs or one nano-SIM and microSD (shared second slot); Samsung Bangladesh SM-A166PZDHBNG: two nano-SIMs or one nano-SIM and microSD (shared second slot); Samsung Bangladesh SM-A166PZKIBNG: two nano-SIMs or one nano-SIM and microSD (shared second slot). Hardware can vary by region, so confirm the model/region code, SIM configuration and support from your Bangladesh operator before payment.
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