While this year hasn't ended yet, Samsung will soon start launching its smartphone lineup for next year. Among the first phones in next year's lineup are the Galaxy A06 and the Galaxy A16 5G. The Galaxy A16 5G will come in two variants, one with an Exynos chip and the other with a MediaTek chip. The MediaTek
Galaxy A16 5G will come in Exynos and MediaTek versions
It has already been revealed that the Galaxy A16 5G will come in two variants, one with the Exynos 1330 chip and the other with the MediaTek Dimensity 6300+ (MT6835V) chip. The one with the MediaTek chip, featuring model number SM-A166P/DS, has now been spotted on Samsung India's support webpage. It pretty much confirms that Samsung will launch the MediaTek version of the Galaxy A16 5G in India.
The same model number was found in the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) database in Thailand. The NBTC is the certification authority for Thailand, and the Galaxy A16 5G has received clearance from the agency, confirming that the MediaTek version of the phone will be launched in Thailand.
Galaxy A16 5G features and specifications
The Galaxy A16 5G's design, features, and specifications were leaked a few days ago. The upcoming entry-level phone has a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Infinity U display with Full HD+ resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, and 800 nits of peak brightness. The phone uses an Exynos 1440 or Dimensity 6300+ chip, depending on the market. It has 4GB/6GB/8GB RAM, 128GB/256GB storage, and a microSD card slot.
Samsung will likely launch the Galaxy A16 5G with One UI 6.1 software pre-installed. Leaked reports have revealed that the device will be Samsung's first entry-level phone to get support for six major Android OS updates and security patches for up to six years. Watch One UI 6.1.1 features in our video below.
The upcoming phone is powered by a 5,000mAh battery and supports 25W fast charging. It has three cameras on the rear and a front-facing camera. It also features a USB Type-C port and an IP54 rating for dust and water resistance. It likely features a side-mounted fingerprint reader, 5G, dual-SIM card slot, GPS, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3, and NFC.
The Galaxy A16 5G reportedly weights 200g and measures 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9mm. The phone will be launched in three color variants: Blue Black, Gold, and Light Green.
