Samsung is all set to introduce two new budget-friendly 5G smartphones, the Galaxy M16 5G and Galaxy M06 5G, in India on February 27th at 12 PM IST. The company has officially confirmed the launch, and both devices will be available on Amazon, Samsung’s online store, and offline retail stores. These new models will serve as successors to the Galaxy M15 5G and Galaxy M05, with several hardware and software upgrades, including MediaTek Dimensity chipsets, Android 14/15, and long-term software support.

Samsung Galaxy M16 5G and Galaxy M06 5G India Launch Details

Launch Date: February 27th, 12 PM IST

Availability: Amazon India, Samsung’s online store, and offline retailers

Teaser Highlights:

The Galaxy M16 5G is expected to feature triple rear cameras.

The Galaxy M06 5G may come with a dual-camera setup.

The M06 5G is confirmed to support 5G networks, unlike its 4G predecessor, the Galaxy M05.

A teaser hints at a gold color variant for the Galaxy M16 5G.

Samsung Galaxy M16 5G and Galaxy M06 5G: Expected Specifications

Samsung Galaxy M16 5G (Expected)

Display: Likely a 6.6-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a high refresh rate.

Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC, similar to the Galaxy A16.

RAM & Storage: Expected 4GB/6GB/8GB RAM variants.

Software: Android 14 with One UI 6. Samsung promises 4 years of OS upgrades and 4 years of security updates.

Cameras: Triple camera setup with a primary sensor, ultra-wide, and depth/macro lens (details yet to be confirmed).

Battery: Likely 5,000mAh with fast charging support.

Samsung Galaxy M06 5G (Expected)

Display: Likely a 6.5-inch HD+ LCD panel.

Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC, an upgrade from the Helio G85 in the Galaxy M05.

RAM & Storage: Expected in 4GB/6GB RAM variants.

Software: Android 15 with One UI 7, making it the first in the M-series to launch with Android 15 out of the box.

Cameras: Dual rear cameras with a 50MP primary sensor (secondary camera details unknown).

Battery: Likely 5,000mAh with standard charging support.

Benchmark & Certification Details

The Galaxy M16 5G was spotted on Geekbench, with single-core scores of 552 and 735 in different tests, and multi-core scores of 1,611 and 1,758.

The Galaxy M06 5G has been certified by Wi-Fi Alliance, confirming dual-band Wi-Fi support (2.4GHz and 5GHz) and dual-SIM support.

The BIS certification in India suggests both devices are ready for an imminent launch.

Pricing Expectations

The Galaxy M15 5G launched at ₹12,999, so the M16 5G might have a similar or slightly higher price due to upgraded specifications.

The Galaxy M05 4G launched at ₹7,999, and with 5G support, the M06 5G might see a price increase.

Final Thoughts

The Samsung Galaxy M16 5G and M06 5G bring incremental upgrades over their predecessors, with 5G connectivity, MediaTek Dimensity chipsets, and long-term software support. While Samsung has officially confirmed the launch date, more details, including the official specifications and pricing, will be revealed on February 27th.

Stay tuned for further updates!