Samsung Galaxy M16 5G is expected to launch in India in early 2025. The upcoming model follows in the footsteps of its predecessor Galaxy M15 5G with some notable design and feature upgrades. While the M16 is still part of the budget M series, it brings some new touches to its design along with improvements under the hood.

The leaked renders of the Samsung Galaxy M16 5G hint at some design changes compared to the previous generation model. The M16 will be available in three new colors – a dark grey, a minty green that is reminiscent of the Galaxy S23 FE green, and a light pink shade that is reminiscent of the iPhone 13 Mini pink shade. As seen in the renders, the back panel of the phone – while expected to be plastic – gets a new glass-like reflective finish, replacing the textured finish seen on the M15. One of the most notable updates is the redesigned rear camera island. The camera setup has been modified, with the bottommost sensor separated from the other two lenses, giving the phone a slightly more distinct look. The rear flash is still placed separately next to the lens, in line with the M-series design.

When we look at the front of the phone, we can see that the Galaxy M16 5G keeps the familiar Infinity-U cutout for the front camera, just like the M15. However, the thick chin at the bottom still suggests that the M16 is targeting the budget segment. Although the design may not be as sleek as some high-end models, the M16 offers a modern feel due to its flat edges with metal finish and rounded corners. However, the frame will likely be the same plastic as the back of the phone. The power button and volume rocker are placed on the right side, with the SIM card slot on the left.

On the inside, the Samsung Galaxy M16 5G offers a performance boost. According to the recent Geekbench listing, the phone will be powered by MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC. This chipset includes two powerful Cortex A76 cores clocked at 2.4 GHz and six efficiency-focused Cortex A55 cores clocked at 2 GHz. The M16 also features an Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU, which promises better graphical performance than the Dimensity 6100+ chip in the M15. Samsung will likely ship the M16 with Android 14, and the phone will come with 8GB of RAM. In terms of performance, the M16 scored 552 in the single-core CPU test and 1,611 in the multi-core test.

The Samsung Galaxy M16 5G appears to be a rebranded version of the Galaxy A16 5G, a mid-range device in Samsung’s A-series lineup. This similarity in specifications suggests that the M16 will target budget-conscious buyers who want good performance without a high price tag. Samsung has already listed the device on India’s BIS website, confirming that it will be launched in the country. If it follows the same timeline as the M15, we can expect the Galaxy M16 5G to hit the market in early 2025.