For those who are not into high end photography, AI or even heavy gaming, look further no more. With the A16 5G, Samsung promises 6major OS updates and 6 years of security patches (Up to September 2030). A first for a non flagship model from Samsung. In terms of security, that gives you 6 years worth of peace of mind. No other budget/low cost models from other phone makers are able to match this.
Powered by MediaTek Dimensity 6300, the A16 5G comes with a 6.7 inch bright Super Amoled screen and a 90 Hz refresh rate. Its 5000 mAh battery willlast you the whole day at minimum. With NFC and Samsung Knox, the A16 5G hits the sweet spot if you're planning to try Samsung Wallet but in a low price budget phone that is safe and secure. If that's not the reason, you can even use it as a spare or as a backup phone too. The A16 5G launch promo of RM900 with freebies will end on 31/12/2024. For a limited time only, Samsung Malaysia will throw in a 25 Watt super fast charging adapter plus a 128GB Samsung Evo microSD card for free. You will also get an additional 1 year extended warranty. There are three colors to choose from. Light Green, Blue Black and Gold. A single variant of 8GB memory with 256GB of storage is what you'll get with all three colors.
So, when longevity is what you aiming for in a phone that doesn't cause a huge hole in your wallet/purse, the A16 5G may be the one you are looking for. Question is, will the hardware specs be good enough to run Android 20 six years from now? Only time will tell.
Pros :
6 x OS Updates (Up to Android 20)
6 Years of software security patches (Up to September 2030)
6.7 Inch Super Amoled screen
NFC
Reasonable 8 GB Ram
Expandable storage (SD Card)
Award winning Samsung Knox
Ip54
Weigh less than 200g
5000 mAh battery with stable 25W Fast Charging capability. (25W Fast Charging adapter is optional but you can get it for free during Promo Launch)
