Samsung’s Galaxy A16 5G phone and Fit3 tracker are coming to the US

Samsung just announced pending US availability for a new smartphone and fitness tracker. The Galaxy A16 5G and Galaxy Fit3 are modest devices that are perfect for the budget conscious. These gadgets will be available for purchase in the US on January 9, after becoming available in other parts of the world a few months ago.

The Galaxy A16 5G is a step up from its predecessor in almost every way. That’s a very good thing, as the Galaxy A15 5G easily found a place on our list of best budget android phones. The A16 features a slimmer design and slimmer bezels, while packing a slightly larger screen.

This 6.7-inch FHD Super AMOLED display boasts 800 nits of peak brightness and a 90Hz refresh rate. It comes equipped with an Exynos 1330 processor, a 5000mAh battery with 25W fast charging and up to 8GB of RAM. Customers can also opt for up to 256GB of internal storage, though it supports microSD cards.

As with many modern smartphones, the cameras are the real stars of the show here. It has a 50MP rear camera, a 5MP ultra-wide, a 2MP macro lens and a 13MP front camera. That’s a pretty good setup for the price, which starts at just $200. A16 5G will be available in black and light gray.

The Galaxy Fit3 is a relatively clean health tracker that describes itself as “the perfect gateway for anyone looking to start their health journey.” It offers some decent features like fall detection and sleep tracking. It even monitors blood oxygen levels, which is something not many trackers do at this price point.

Battery life is great at 13 days and the IP68 rating means it should be able to handle submersion in water, as long as it is not profound. The tracker connects to the Samsung Health app, which allows access to 100 different types of workouts. Fit3 it costs $60 and comes in several colorsincluding grey, silver and gold. These colors apply to both the band and the tracker itself.