Samsung Galaxy A16 4G review

29 November 2024


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403 Forbidden, 30 Nov 2024> Surprisingly, the Helio G99 inside the A16 4G seems to... moreGSMA didn't specify where the hiccup happened.
So it could be because of software optimization.
From the usage point of view, G99 used in a bunch of smartphones, E1330 is not even a comparison. So it makes sense that G99 could perform better because of optimization.
Still, it's a shame for Samsung that they cannot realize Exynos' theoretical performance.

    > Surprisingly, the Helio G99 inside the A16 4G seems to run smoother, with fewer hiccups and slowdowns than the Exynos 1330 inside the Galaxy A16 5G, which we also recently tested.

    Good marketing material for MediaTek. They can say "Our chipset runs smoother than Samsung's Exynos, even on a Samsung phone".

    Jokes aside, I find it funny that they seem have a hard time optimizing the 1330, even though it's not a relatively new. Maybe it's because G99 is used in more smartphone, which makes it more optimized to most apps? Or maybe because any Exynos under 1480 is THAT bad?

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      Edd, 30 Nov 2024Seems that all the comments here know better than Samsung. ... moreTrue. If Samsung hired gsmarena commenters, they wouldn't dare sell 2gb/32gb ram/emmc phones and tablets back on 2021. Pathetic company hiding behind brand name.

        Darth Caesium, 29 Nov 2024How to fix this device: •Give it a real proximity sensor ... moreAgree, 6GB should be the bare minimum of any phones nowadays, no matter the price. They can cut the costs elsewhere (like the OS updates for the example, doubt that G99 can run Android 20), but LPDDR4X are getting cheaper nowadays.

          Anonymous, 29 Nov 2024Did the A15 not have 4 OS updates?It has 4 OS updates.

            Anonymous, 30 Nov 2024Helio G99, the chipset that refuses to dieAnd it is doing the job.

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              • 30 Nov 2024

              Seems that all the comments here know better than Samsung.

              Perhaps Samsung should hire these people.

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                • 30 Nov 2024

                biggest Con is removing the 3.5mm jack in what should have been entry level device not now though

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                  • 30 Nov 2024

                  Helio G99, the chipset that refuses to die

                    They flood market with useless devices like that and then Samsung complain that whole company have money issues...

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                      • 30 Nov 2024

                      Anonymous, 30 Nov 2024This piece of junk with 8/256 memory costs the same as the ... moreUsed Galaxy A15 5G sometimes go for less than $100 in my place. Seeing this A16 price is quite a sick joke.

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                        • 30 Nov 2024

                        Anonymous, 29 Nov 2024Bad phone is bad. Only cheap amoled screen. Real pro'... moreAre these real pro's in the room with us right now?

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                          • 30 Nov 2024

                          Invetor, 30 Nov 2024maybe the 6GB/8GB variants will have some form of video sta... moreNo, they don't, this phone doesn't have even a gyroscope sensor.

                            Anonymous, 29 Nov 2024Did the A15 not have 4 OS updates?Galaxy A15 was indeed promise of 4 major OS updates and 5 year of security updates.

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                              justasmile, 30 Nov 2024C'mon, quit complaining. It's not gonna return on... moreMetal frame is making a comeback to the midrange segment, so its not outlandish to think the 3.5mm jack can become common once more.

                                ashrobb, 29 Nov 2024Jesus, even the low end stuff is losing the 3.5mm jack fore... more16hr of video playback is great for binging youtube/instagram

                                  potato4k, 29 Nov 2024Helio G99 is getting long in the tooth. G99 user here. It's a perfectly fine chip imo.

                                  though my redmi phone w/ helio G99 feels just as smooth (if not smoother) than my dad's samsung w/ dimensity 1080. So I think it's samsung's problem.

                                    maybe the 6GB/8GB variants will have some form of video stabilization...

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                                      • 30 Nov 2024

                                      This piece of junk with 8/256 memory costs the same as the Galaxy A34 in my country. What a joke.

                                      Yes, the A34 is over a year old and it has less updates than the A16, but you get all these good stuff:

                                      - 5G
                                      - IP67
                                      - 120Hz display
                                      - Thinner bottom bezel
                                      - Gorilla Glass 5
                                      - Dimensity 1080
                                      - Better cameras
                                      - Stereo speakers
                                      - Hardware gyroscope
                                      - Better battery life

                                      Do yourself a favor and just get the A34 instead. Samsung's low-end stuff are not worth your money.

                                        Hikari, 29 Nov 2024"There is one feature that has been retired since the ... moreC'mon, quit complaining. It's not gonna return once it's gone, and there are very few exceptions to this.

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