Samsung just announced, expected availability in US for a new smartphone and fitness tracker. The Galaxy A16 5G and Galaxy Fit3 are modest devices that are ideal for those on a budget. These gadgets will be available for purchase in the US on January 9, after becoming available in other parts of the world a couple of months ago.
The Galaxy A16 5G is a step up from its predecessor in almost every way. This is very good as the Galaxy A15 5G easily found a place on our list of the best best budget Android phones. The A16 has a thinner design and thinner bezels, as well as a slightly larger screen.
This 6.7-inch Full HD Super AMOLED display has a peak brightness of 800 nits and a refresh rate of 90Hz. It is powered by Exynos 1330 processor, 5000mAh battery with 25W fast charging and up to 8GB RAM. Customers can also opt for up to 256GB of internal storage, although it does support microSD cards.
As with many modern smartphones, the cameras are the real stars of the show. There is a 50MP rear camera, a 5MP ultra-wide-angle camera, a 2MP macro lens, and a 13MP front camera. This is a pretty good setup for the price, which starts at just $200. A16 5G will be available in black and light gray colors..
The Galaxy Fit3 is a fairly simple health tracker that's described as “ideal for those looking to start their health journey.” It offers some decent features like fall detection and sleep tracking. It even monitors your blood oxygen levels, something few trackers at this price point do.
Battery life is excellent at 13 days, and the IP68 rating means it should be able to withstand submersion in water. before it goes too deep. The tracker connects to the Samsung Health app, which provides access to 100 different types of workouts. Fit3 costs $60 and comes in several colors.including grey, silver and gold. These colors apply to both the bracelet and the tracker itself.