UAE Price
AED 450
India Price
₹15,999
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Smartphone · Samsung · 2025
The Samsung Galaxy M16 128GB is Samsung's 2025 smartphone featuring a 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5000 mAh battery. At AED 450 in the UAE and ₹15,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Samsung Galaxy M16 128GB excels with its 5000mAh battery delivering all-day endurance and 25W wired charging, cutting recharge time significantly below 18W rivals. Its 6.7-inch 1080x2340 display offers sharp 385ppi clarity, and NFC support enables contactless payments across UAE and Indian transit systems. The 110.2cm² screen-to-body ratio maximizes viewing space in a compact 191g frame. Ideal for commuters in Dubai or Delhi who need reliable 5G on bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 41, and 78 with daily 12-hour usage. Its weakness is the 13MP main camera—no OIS, no HDR processing—struggling in low light, making it unfit for night photography. In UAE at AED 450, it’s competitive because no other 5G phone under AED 500 offers NFC and 6 Android upgrades. In India at ₹15999, it’s overpriced: rivals like the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ offer 200MP cameras and 120Hz displays for the same cost.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired |
| Battery Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| 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 |
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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) |
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 128 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| 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) |
| Price | ₹ 13,919 |
| Announced | 2025, February 27 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, March 05 |
| 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 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Galaxy M16 5G.
Yes, it remains a solid value for budget buyers in 2026 due to its low price and reliable performance for daily tasks. It’s ideal for users who prioritize affordability over cutting-edge features.
The Samsung Galaxy M16 128GB is priced at AED 450 in the UAE. It is widely available through major retailers and online platforms across the country.
The Samsung Galaxy M16 128GB is priced at ₹15999 in India. It is readily available on major e-commerce sites and authorized Samsung stores nationwide.
The camera delivers decent daylight photos with accurate colors and good detail for its price range. It handles basic portrait shots well but struggles in low-light conditions.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate use, including browsing, social media, and calls. Heavy users can expect it to last until late evening with power-saving enabled.
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