Samsung is set to broaden its range of budget-friendly smartphones with the introduction of two new models. After briefly losing its title as the world’s top smartphone maker to Apple, the company is gearing up to release a slew of new products in the second quarter of 2024. The latest in this lineup have already been unveiled. Say hello to the cost-effective Galaxy A16 5G and Galaxy A06. Here are the specifics…

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and A06 Emergence, Promising Budget Innovation

Samsung’s forthcoming budget smartphones have been spotted in the IMEI database. The Galaxy A06, marked by model numbers SM-A065M and SM-A065F, immediately catches the eye. The two different model numbers indicate that the device will be available in both South African and international markets.

Although specific details about the phone are still limited, it is expected to be one of the most affordable Samsung smartphones ever made. Another model spotted in the same database is the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G. Leaked under the model number SM-A166B, this phone is anticipated to garner more interest due to its technical features.

Affordable Yet Feature-Rich

Samsung is expected to continue its trend of affordable pricing with these new models. Currently, the exact technical specifications of these devices remain unknown. For a more straightforward comparison, you can look at the specs of the previous models: Galaxy A05 and Galaxy A15 5G.

Specification Samsung Galaxy A05 Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
Operating System Android 13 Android 13
Chipset MediaTek Helio G85 MediaTek Dimensity 700
Display 6.5 inches, PLS LCD, 720 x 1600 pixels 6.6 inches, PLS LCD, 1080 x 2408 pixels
RAM 4GB/8GB 4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage 64GB/128GB (expandable up to 1TB via microSD card) 64GB/128GB (expandable up to 1TB via microSD card)
Rear Camera Dual: 50MP (wide) + 2MP (depth) Triple: 50MP (wide) + 5MP (ultrawide) + 2MP (macro)
Front Camera 5MP 8MP (wide)
Battery 5000mAh (non-removable) 5000mAh (non-removable)
Charging 15W wired 15W wired
Additional Features Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted), 3.5mm headphone jack Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted), 5G connectivity, NFC (depending on region)

Samsung to Disrupt Budget Market with Two Affordable New Phones