Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
pending verification on sale 2025 model: see the 2025 rankings
164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm · 191 g
The Samsung Galaxy M16 5G launched in India on 27 February 2025, went on sale on 5 March 2025 and costs ₹11,499 for the 4GB/128GB variant (launch price, 27 February 2025).
It has MediaTek Dimensity 6300, a 6.7-inch AMOLED 90Hz display, a 5,000 mAh battery with 25W charging and a 50 MP main camera.
We do not give it an overall score yet because too many specifications are unconfirmed.
- Price from
- ₹11,499 (launch)
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 6300
- Display
- 6.7" AMOLED 90Hz
- Battery
- 5,000 mAh, 25W
- Main camera
- 50 MP
- Water resistance
- —
- Weight
- 191 g
- India launch
- 27 February 2025
- On sale in India
- 5 March 2025
Samsung Galaxy M16 5G price in India
| Variant | Price | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4GB/128GB | ₹11,499 | launch | — | |
| 6GB/128GB | ₹12,999 | launch | — | |
| 8GB/128GB | ₹14,499 | launch | — |
Samsung Galaxy M16 5G specifications
Display
| Size | 6.7 inches |
|---|---|
| Panel | AMOLED |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz |
| LTPO | Not confirmed |
| Peak brightness | Not confirmed |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi (calculated) |
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) |
|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (chip, typical) | 762 single-core / 1,938 multi-core |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Expandable storage | Not confirmed |
Cameras
| Main camera | 50 MP, 1/2.76-inch sensor, f/1.8 |
|---|---|
| Ultrawide camera | 5 MP |
| Macro camera | 2 MP |
| Front camera | 13 MP |
| Rear video | Not confirmed |
| 4K selfie video | Not confirmed |
Battery and charging
| Battery | 5,000 mAh |
|---|---|
| Wired charging | 25W |
| Wireless charging | Not confirmed |
| Charger in the box | Not confirmed |
Design and build
| Dimensions | 164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 191 g |
| Water and dust resistance | No IP rating confirmed |
| Frame | plastic |
| Colours | Not confirmed |
| Form factor | Bar (non-folding) |
Software
| OS at launch | Android 15, One UI 7 |
|---|---|
| OS upgrades promised | 6 years |
| Security updates promised | 6 years |
| Near-stock Android | No |
Connectivity and audio
| 5G | Yes |
|---|---|
| eSIM | Not confirmed |
| NFC | Not confirmed |
| Wi-Fi | Not confirmed |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | Not confirmed |
| Stereo speakers | Not confirmed |
Scores
Fixed 0–100 scales from specifications and chip benchmarks, not hands-on tests. How scores work
| Category | Score | Rank | Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Overall: 31/100 | — | 82% |
| Camera | Camera: 14/100 | — | 85% |
| Video | Video: not enough data | — | 10% |
| Selfie | Selfie: not enough data | — | 40% |
| Battery | Battery: 39/100 | — | 90% |
| Charging | Charging: 40/100 | — | 100% |
| Performance | Performance: 19/100 | — | 100% |
| Gaming | Gaming: 24/100 | — | 90% |
| Display | Display: not enough data | — | 59% |
| Software support | Software support: 88/100 | — | 100% |
| Durability | Durability: 0/100 | — | 100% |
| Audio | Audio: not enough data | — | 0% |
| Value | Value: 27/100 | — | 82% |
Where it stands against phones priced ₹9,000–₹14,000
- Its 5,000 mAh battery is larger than only 0% of the 26 other phones priced ₹9,000–₹14,000 we track.
- Its 90Hz refresh rate is higher than only 0% of the 26 other phones priced ₹9,000–₹14,000 we track.
- Its 6 years of OS upgrades is longer than 85% of the 13 other phones priced ₹9,000–₹14,000 we track.
- Its 191 g weight is lighter than 86% of the 21 other phones priced ₹9,000–₹14,000 we track.
Alternatives to the Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
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Questions
- What is the price of the Samsung Galaxy M16 5G in India?
- 4GB/128GB: ₹11,499 (launch, 2025-02-27); 6GB/128GB: ₹12,999 (launch, 2025-02-27); 8GB/128GB: ₹14,499 (launch, 2025-02-27).
- When was the Samsung Galaxy M16 5G launched in India?
- 27 February 2025; it went on sale on 5 March 2025.
- Which processor does the Samsung Galaxy M16 5G use?
- MediaTek Dimensity 6300.
- What is the battery capacity of the Samsung Galaxy M16 5G?
- 5,000 mAh, with 25W wired charging.
- Does the Samsung Galaxy M16 5G support 5G?
- Yes, the Samsung Galaxy M16 5G supports 5G.
- How many years of updates will the Samsung Galaxy M16 5G get?
- 6 years of OS upgrades and 6 years of security updates, as promised by Samsung.
Sources
No maker or independent-lab link is published for this phone yet. The figures come from launch coverage and are marked pending verification.
Notes: Launch 27 Feb 2025; sale 5 Mar 2025 per press coverage (a press coverage piece says 2 Mar). Prices: 4/128 Rs 11,499 per press coverage; 6/128 12,999 and 8/128 14,499 from Macmyths only; press coverage lists 12,499/13,999/15,499 (possibly MRP or later), press coverage Rs 15,999 and press coverage 11,499. IP rating not confirmed (a press coverage listing says IP54 but was wrong on Android version), left null. Peak nits not found. Glass: press coverage says glass front/plastic back, Victus not confirmed. Index extracts only.
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