Head exposure reference
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Samsung Galaxy A16
Full specifications. Reported SAR. The context behind your connection.
Display6.7 inches
ChipsetMediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
FCC identifierA3LSMA165M
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 SAR0.51 W/kg32% of US localized limit
Body SAR0.81 W/kg51% of US localized limit
Simultaneous head0.94 W/kg59% of US localized limit
Simultaneous body1.53 W/kg96% 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 (US) | 1.57 W/kg |
|---|---|
| Product-specific use (US) | 1.01 W/kg |
| Head (EU, 10 g) | — W/kg |
| Body (EU, 10 g) | — W/kg |
| FCC ID | A3LSMA165M — 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
Source illustrations visualize the RF Safe record. They are not scans of an individual, a measured personal dose, or a forecast of disease. Read the numerical labels and the original test context.
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Historical RF Safe reference data. Software, pricing, and availability may have changed.
General
| Phone | Samsung Galaxy A16 |
|---|---|
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| Announced | October 15, 2024 |
| Availability (source snapshot) | Available. Released 2024, November 20 |
| Price (historical source) | $ 182.97 / £ 169.00 / € 169.00 |
| Model Names | SM-A165F, SM-A165F/DS, SM-A165M, SM-A165M/DS |
Display
| Type | Super AMOLED, 90Hz |
|---|---|
| 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 | 808 nits max brightness (measured) |
Camera
| Main Camera | Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
|---|---|
| Main Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Selfie Camera | Single Camera: 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide) |
| 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 | Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 387422 (v10) GeekBench: 1920 (v6) 3DMark: 345 (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, 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 | FM radio (market/region dependent) |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No |
| Loudspeaker Test | -25.2 LUFS (Very good) |
Design
| 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 | Gray, water green, midnight blue |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
Network
| Speed | HSPA, LTE |
|---|---|
| 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 | LTE |
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