Samsung Galaxy M16
The Samsung Galaxy M16 features a powerful processor, high-resolution display, impressive camera setup, and long-lasting battery life. Ideal for immersive entertainment and productivity on the go.
Best price in South Africa: 4999 ZAR
Released: 2025, March 5
Specifications
Samsung Galaxy M16 in South Africa
Pros and Cons
Samsung Galaxy M16 in South Africa
Pros of the Samsung Galaxy M16
Vibrant AMOLED Display: It features a Super AMOLED screen, which provides bright colors and deep blacks for a great viewing experience.
Good Battery Capacity: The phone comes with a 5000mAh battery, which generally offers long-lasting power for a full day of use.
Excellent Software Support: Samsung promises up to 6 years of security updates and multiple major Android OS upgrades, which is very strong for a budget phone.
Fast 5G Connectivity: It is a 5G-enabled device, which means faster mobile internet speeds where 5G networks are available.
High-Resolution Main Camera: The main rear camera is 50MP, which is capable of capturing detailed photos in good lighting conditions.
Cons of the Samsung Galaxy M16
No Charger in the Box: Samsung often omits the charging adapter, meaning you may have to buy a 25W charger separately to use the fast charging feature.
Average Performance for Gaming: The processor (MediaTek Dimensity 6300) is suitable for daily tasks but may struggle with demanding or high-setting mobile games.
No Stereo Speakers: It typically has a single bottom-firing speaker, which provides a less immersive audio experience compared to stereo speakers.
Hybrid SIM Slot: The phone uses a hybrid slot, meaning you have to choose between using a second SIM card or a microSD card for storage expansion.
Lack of 4K Video Recording: Video recording resolution is usually limited to 1080p at 30fps (Full HD), without the option for higher-quality 4K.
Features
Samsung Galaxy M16 in South Africa
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Body
| Dimensions | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 191 g (6.74 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
Display
| Type | Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density) |
Platform
| OS | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 |
Memory
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro) |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
Selfie camera
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Features
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Battery
| Type | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired |
Misc
| Colors | Thunder Black, MInt Green, Blush Pink |
| Models | SM-M166P, SM-M166P/DS |
| SAR | 1.08 W/kg (head) |
| SAR EU | 0.99 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body) |