As Samsung usually does, the introduction of new Galaxy A-series smartphones indicates that new Galaxy M-series models will soon follow. After the recent unveiling of the Galaxy A16 and Galaxy A16 5G, the appearance of the Galaxy M16 on Geekbench was to be expected.
Performance Insights
The Geekbench listing shows that the Galaxy M16 (SM-M166P) is equipped with an octa-core processor, likely the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, which is also featured in the Galaxy A16 5G. The listing indicates that the device comes with 8GB of RAM, but there may be other RAM options available as well.
Operating System and Updates
The benchmark results indicate that the Galaxy M16 runs on Android 14. However, it’s still uncertain if it will receive the same six years of OS upgrades and security patches as the Galaxy A16. Considering the Galaxy A15, which is sold on Amazon for $151, and the Galaxy M15 are both set to receive four generations of OS upgrades and five years of security updates, it’s likely the M16 will follow suit.
Expected Specifications
Details about the remaining specifications of the Galaxy M16 are not yet available. However, given the close relationship between the Galaxy A and M series, it's reasonable to assume that the specs of the Galaxy A16 5G and Galaxy M16 will be quite similar. There may be one key difference, though.
Like the Galaxy A16 5G, the Galaxy M16 is expected to feature a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a notch for a 13MP front camera. The rear is likely to have a triple camera configuration, including a 50MP main camera, a 5MP ultrawide camera, and a 2MP macro camera.
Design and Features
Even though the Galaxy A16 5G has an AMOLED display, it includes a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, which is also anticipated to be present on the Galaxy M16. Additionally, it should support storage expansion, carry an IP54 rating, and have both a plastic back and frame.
Battery Differences
One notable difference expected between the two devices might be the battery size. The Galaxy A15 has a 5,000mAh battery, whereas the Galaxy M15 features a larger 6,000mAh battery. It seems probable that Samsung will maintain this battery size difference once again.
Launch Timeline
As for the release date, there is currently no information available. The Galaxy A15 5G and Galaxy M15 were launched with a four-month gap in between, but since the Galaxy A16 came out earlier, the Galaxy M16 might be launched relatively soon.
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