6.8″ capacitive ClearType touchscreen (WVGA 800×480), responsive multi-touch interface
Mechafree, short‑depth 2‑DIN chassis—no CD/DVD drive, sleek install
Apple CarPlay (wired) via USB cable
Android Auto (wired) via USB
USB mirroring for Android, enabling WebLink-style streaming/control
No Wi‑Fi—connectivity limited to cable
Built-in MOSFET amplifier with 4×50 W peak output
13‑band graphic EQ with high/low-pass filters and subwoofer control
Supports multiple formats:
Audio: MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC via USB
Video: H.264, MKV, FLV, MPEG‑4/2, TS in Full HD
Front, rear, and subwoofer RCA pre‑outs (3 pairs) for expandability
DAB+/FM (AM) with RDS, 18 FM & 12 AM presets
Bluetooth 4.x supporting HFP (hands-free), A2DP (streaming), AVRCP, SPP
External mic included, for clear hands-free calling
1 rear USB port (1 A) supporting media playback and phone charging
Rear AUX (audio/video) + composite AV input and output
Reverse camera input with parking guidelines
Steering wheel control ready, compatible with interface modules
Depth ~125 mm, ideal for many compact installations
Firmware updates available—latest update dated September 26, 2022
| Feature | SPH‑DA160DAB |
|---|---|
| Screen | 6.8″ capacitive multi-touch |
| CarPlay / Android Auto | Wired via USB |
| Smartphone mirroring | Yes (Android) |
| Wi-Fi | ❌ No |
| EQ & amp | 13-band + MOSFET 4×50 W |
| Pre-outs | Front/Rear/Subwoofer |
| Radio | DAB+, FM/AM |
| Bluetooth | HFP, A2DP, AVRCP, SPP |
| USB/AUX/AV | Yes |
| Camera input | Yes |
| Steering wheel control | Supported |
Choose the SPH‑DA160DAB if you:
Want a modern 2-DIN touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay/Android Auto.
Need strong audio control (13‑band EQ, MOSFET amp).
Value DAB+ radio and media flexibility via USB.
Connection is cable-only—no wireless CarPlay/Android Auto or Wi‑Fi apps.
Only one rear USB port, so phone charging could limit media access.
