Samsung Galaxy M16

Name: Samsung Galaxy M16
Brand: Samsung

Display6.7" 1080 x 2340 pixels

ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)

Main camera50MP

Battery5000 mAh

6.3GoSolo score

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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

Launch

Announced

2025, February 27

Status

Available

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

Durability

IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)

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

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

Modules

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

Module

13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm

Features

1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker

Yes

3.5mm jack

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

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)

GoSolo Read / what it means7 takeaways

display

6.7" AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nitsThe 90Hz refresh and 800-nit peak brightness (HBM mode) mean smooth scrolling and readable text in direct sunlight, though standard indoor brightness will be lower.

performance

Dimensity 6300, Mali-G57 MC2This mid-range chipset handles everyday apps, social media, and light games (Genshin Impact on medium settings, PUBG on standard settings), but sustained gaming will throttle after 15–20 minutes.

camera

50MP main, f/1.8, 1/2.76" sensorThe f/1.8 aperture and 0.64µm pixels capture decent midday detail and low-light shots with LED flash, but lack optical zoom or night mode, so distant subjects stay blurry and night shots are noisy.

battery

5000mAh, about 1 day heavy useTypical screen-on time is roughly 13–15 hours of mixed browsing, video, and calls; heavy gaming or video drains it in 8–10 hours.

charging

25W wired, roughly 60–75 minutes0 to 100 percent takes about 60 to 75 minutes via USB Type-C; no wireless charging, so you must use a cable.

durability

IP54, glass front, plastic bodyIP54 rating handles dust and water splashes (rain, kitchen spills) but not submersion; the plastic back and frame feel cheaper than metal but absorb impact better.

connectivity

5G (sub-6), Wi-Fi 6E ready (802.11ac)5G bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 give regional coverage; Wi-Fi is dual-band ac (not ax), so peak speed tops out at ~1.3 Gbps on 5GHz, adequate for streaming but slower than newer standards.

GoSolo Score Breakdown

Design67

Display73

Performance46

Camera70

Battery61

Value63

GoSolo Verdict

The M16 is a straightforward budget phone with a large, bright AMOLED screen and enough battery to last a full day of moderate use, but the Dimensity 6300 chipset and basic 50MP camera mean it struggles with gaming and distant subjects. For 130 EUR in emerging markets, it delivers what the price demands: not a powerhouse, but a functional daily phone.

Strengths · 4

Large 6.7-inch AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh and 800-nit peak brightness makes scrolling smooth and text legible in sunlight, rare at this price
5000mAh battery routinely handles 13–15 hours of mixed use without charging, and the ~60-75 minute wired top-up is fast enough for an emergency top-off
Solid software story: Android 15 and One UI 7 out of the box, plus Samsung's promise of 6 major version upgrades keeps it relevant for years
IP54 dust and splash resistance plus side-mounted fingerprint sensor and 5G support round out the basics without pretense

Trade-offs · 3

Dimensity 6300 throttles hard during sustained gaming (15–20 minutes) and struggles with heavier apps; not for anyone expecting midrange or better performance
50MP camera lacks optical zoom, night mode, or even a proper telephoto option, so indoor shots and distant subjects come out soft or noisy
Wi-Fi tops out at 802.11ac (1.3 Gbps peak), not the faster ax standard newer rivals offer, and USB Type-C 2.0 is outdated for file transfers