UAE Price
AED 500
India Price
₹17,999
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Smartphone · Samsung · 2025
The Samsung Galaxy M16 256GB 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 500 in the UAE and ₹17,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Samsung Galaxy M16 256GB excels with its 5000mAh battery delivering all-day endurance, 90Hz Super AMOLED display offering smooth visuals, and 25W wired charging that refills 50% in under 40 minutes. It’s built for budget-conscious buyers who need reliable 5G connectivity, NFC for contactless payments, and a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen without OLED burn-in risk—ideal for students or delivery workers using phones 6+ hours daily. Its weakness is the Dimensity 6300’s thermal throttling under sustained gaming; after 15 minutes of Genshin Impact, frame rates drop 22%. In UAE at AED 500, it’s competitive because no other 5G phone under AED 600 offers a 90Hz Super AMOLED and 6 major Android updates. In India at ₹17999, it’s overpriced—Redmi Note 14 Pro+ offers 120Hz AMOLED, 90W charging, and better thermals for ₹18999.
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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 | 256 |
| 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 strong value choice in 2026 due to its affordable price and reliable performance for daily tasks. The 256GB storage ensures ample space without needing frequent cloud backups.
The Samsung Galaxy M16 256GB is priced at AED 500 in the UAE. It is widely available through major retailers and online platforms across the country.
The Samsung Galaxy M16 256GB is priced at ₹17999 in India. It is readily available on major e-commerce sites and authorized Samsung stores nationwide.
The camera delivers clear daytime photos with good color accuracy and decent detail for its price range. Low-light performance is average, with noticeable noise but usable results in dim conditions.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate use, including social media, browsing, and calls. Heavy usage may require a top-up by evening, but it handles typical daily tasks without issue.
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