Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (SM-A166B) — XEF
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) |
XEF Region Firmware Info
XEF - FranceA 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 XEF code is used in France by Orange, Bouygues Telecom, Free Mobile, with 3 distinct Samsung Galaxy A16 5G firmware versions found so far.
XEF Firmware Version History
| Version | Build Date | Security Patch |
|---|---|---|
| A166BXXS9DZG1 | 2026-07-10 | — |
| A166BXXSADZH1 | 2026-08-21 | — |
| A166BXXU8DZE9 | 2026-05-13 | — |
3 Samsung Galaxy A16 5G firmware versions found for the XEF region, newest first.
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G XEF Firmware ArchiveOfficial Samsung Galaxy A16 5G firmware for the France XEF 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-A166B) — authorized repair, FRP reset after service, and diagnostics.
| Device Mobile | Version | Bit - SW REV | FA | Change list | Updated | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
XEF Firmware FAQ
Which carriers use the XEF CSC on the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?+
The XEF CSC is used by Orange, Bouygues Telecom, and Free Mobile in France. Flash the XEF firmware only if your device was sold through one of these carriers.
How many Samsung Galaxy A16 5G firmware versions are available for the XEF region?+
3 distinct Samsung Galaxy A16 5G firmware versions have been found for the XEF (France) region so far, from oldest to the latest build.
How is the XEF 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. XEF is the code for France (Orange, Bouygues Telecom, and Free Mobile) — flashing a different CSC can change your carrier branding, available languages and which OTA updates you receive.