Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166M) — COO
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Released 2024, October 25 | 200g, 7.9mm thickness | Android 14, up to 6 major upgrades | 128GB/256GB storage, microSDXC | Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM) | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro) | 5000 mAh
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Network Specifications
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| 5G | 1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International |
| 4G | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International |
| 3G | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 2G | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G body Specifications
| SIM | · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| Weight | 200 g (7.05 oz) |
| Dimensions | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.31 in) |
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G MISC Specifications
| SAR EU | 0.38 W/kg (head) 0.94 W/kg (body) |
| Colors | Blue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light Green |
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G display Specifications
| Protection | Mohs level 5 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm 2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM) |
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Sound Specifications
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Platform Specifications
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP2 or Mali-G57 MC2 |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) or Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Chipset | Exynos 1330 (5 nm) or Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) |
| OS | Android 14, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5 |
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Battery Specifications
| Charging | 25W wired |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G memory Specifications
| Internal | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Main Camera Specifications
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro) |
COO Region Firmware Info
COO - ColombiaA CSC (Consumer Software Customization) code ties a Samsung firmware build to the country and carrier it was released for, controlling branding, available languages and which OTA updates a device receives. The COO code is used in Colombia by Claro, Movistar, Avantel, Virgin Mobile, with 3 distinct Samsung Galaxy A16 5G firmware versions found so far.
COO Firmware Version History
| Version | Build Date | Security Patch |
|---|---|---|
| A166MUBS9DZGA | 2026-07-07 | — |
| A166MUBSADZH1 | 2026-08-25 | — |
| A166MUBU8DZE9 | 2026-05-14 | — |
3 Samsung Galaxy A16 5G firmware versions found for the COO region, newest first.
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G COO Firmware ArchiveOfficial Samsung Galaxy A16 5G firmware for the Colombia COO region, including BL, AP, CP, CSC and HOME_CSC packages for Odin flashing.
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Combination & Special FilesCombination and service files for the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166M) — authorized repair, FRP reset after service, and diagnostics.
| Device Mobile | Version | Bit - SW REV | FA | Change list | Updated | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
COO Firmware FAQ
Which carriers use the COO CSC on the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?+
The COO CSC is used by Claro, Movistar, Avantel, and Virgin Mobile in Colombia. Flash the COO firmware only if your device was sold through one of these carriers.
How many Samsung Galaxy A16 5G firmware versions are available for the COO region?+
3 distinct Samsung Galaxy A16 5G firmware versions have been found for the COO (Colombia) region so far, from oldest to the latest build.
How is the COO CSC different from other region codes?+
Samsung ties every firmware build to one of roughly 599 CSC (Consumer Software Customization) codes, each tied to a specific country and carrier. COO is the code for Colombia (Claro, Movistar, Avantel, and Virgin Mobile) — flashing a different CSC can change your carrier branding, available languages and which OTA updates you receive.