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Reading Galaxy model numbers: what SM- codes actually tell you
A Galaxy model number encodes the family, generation and regional variant.
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Galaxy A16 5G Firmware & Software Updates
VerifiedGalaxy A16 5G — current Galaxy device with quarterly security updates.
Last verified: 18 Aug 2026
Overview
The Galaxy A16 5G is part of the Galaxy A family. This page collects its recorded model numbers, firmware history, Android and One UI versions, security update status and CSC availability.
Firmware availability varies by model number, country, CSC, carrier and chipset. Records are labelled Verified, Reported or Expected. We never fabricate firmware build numbers — where a build has not been verified, the entry is marked pending.
Model Numbers
A Samsung device can carry several model numbers across regions. Only verified model codes are listed here.
| Model number | Region | Chipset | SIM | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SM-A166B | Europe | Exynos 1330 | — | Verified |
Latest Firmware
| Galaxy A16 5G | SM-A166B | Pending | BTU | United Kingdom | 16 | 8.0 | 01 Jun 2026 | One UI Update | Reported |
Firmware History
| Galaxy A16 5G | SM-A166B | Pending | BTU | United Kingdom | 16 | 8.0 | 01 Jun 2026 | One UI Update | Reported |
Android & One UI
- Android at launch
- Not recorded
- One UI at launch
- Not recorded
- Latest Android
- 16
- Latest One UI
- 8.5
Security Updates
The patch level date is not the same as the firmware release date. Regional builds can carry an older patch level than the latest published bulletin. See the security update tracker.
CSC / Regions
- BTUUnited Kingdom · Europe
Specifications
- Family
- Galaxy A
- Release year
- 2024
- Device status
- Released
- Chipset
- Exynos 1330
- 5G
- Yes
- Android at launch
- Not recorded
- One UI at launch
- Not recorded
- Latest Android
- 16
- Latest One UI
- 8.5
- Security cadence
- Quarterly
- Support status
- Supported
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Read articleFAQ
- What model number is the Galaxy A16 5G?
- The Galaxy A16 5G is recorded with model number SM-A166B.
- How often does the Galaxy A16 5G get security updates?
- The Galaxy A16 5G is currently on a Quarterly security update cadence. Supported devices and frequency can change over time.
- Where can I find the latest firmware for the Galaxy A16 5G?
- Firmware availability varies by model number, country, CSC, carrier and chipset. See the firmware history on this page, then confirm the version recorded on the handset itself. We do not host firmware binaries.