Samsung Galaxy A16 5G lands in the US next week alongside the Galaxy Fit3

Samsung first introduced the Galaxy A16 5G in October, and today, the company has revealed its release plans for the US market. The device will be available starting January 9, on Samsung.com, as well as through various unnamed national retailers and carriers.

Priced at $199.99, the A16 5G will be offered in two color options: Blue Black and Light Gray. This version of the phone for the US is powered by Samsung's Exynos 1330 SoC.

Key Features of the Galaxy A16 5G:

• Display: 6.7-inch 1080x2340 Super AMOLED screen with a 90 Hz refresh rate and 800-nit peak brightness.
• Cameras:
  • 50 MP main camera
  • 5 MP ultrawide camera
  • 2 MP macro camera
  • 13 MP selfie camera
• Battery: 5,000 mAh, supporting 25W wired charging.
• Software: It runs Android 14 with One UI 6.1 on top.
• Updates: The phone is promised to receive six major Android updates, extending its lifespan up to Android 20, along with six years of security updates—a major advantage over competing devices.

In addition to the A16 5G, Samsung is also launching the Galaxy Fit3 in the US, priced at $59.99, which will also be available starting January 9 in gray, silver, and Pink Gold colors. If you purchase the A16 5G from Samsung.com by February 9, you can snag the Galaxy Fit3 at 50% off.