Samsung is expected to launch four cheap smartphones in India soon
Samsung plans to expand its 5G smartphone lineup in India, with the upcoming launch of four new models – Galaxy A06, Galaxy F06, Galaxy F16 and Galaxy M16.
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Samsung is planning to expand its 5G smartphone lineups in India with the launch of four new models – Galaxy A06, Galaxy F06, Galaxy F16 and Galaxy M16. Support pages for these devices have recently gone live on Samsung’s official India website, indicating that their release is around the corner. While the company has not yet made an official announcement, the presence of these pages, with several certificates and benchmark listings, strongly suggests that the launch is adjacent.
Model numbers for these devices confirm SM-A066B/DS (Galaxy A06), SM-E066B/DS (Galaxy F06), SM-E166P/DS (Galaxy F16), and SM-M166P/DS (Galaxy M16) Has been done in , These model numbers were first seen on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website, which was further indicating the possibility of an Indian launch. Additionally, the Galaxy A06 and the Galaxy F06 were seen on the Bluetooth SIG database, which confirms their support for Bluetooth and Wlan abilities with 2G, 3G, 4G LTE and 5G connectivity.
The Galaxy A06 is expected to be a major addition to Samsung’s budget A0X series, the 5G-competent device will be marked for the first time in this lineup. Recently the Geekbench listing has shown that the phone may come out of the box with Android 15, which has been paired with 4 GB RAM and a MediaTek Demitten 6300 chipset. On Geekbench 6, the device scored 731 in single-core performance and 1,816 in multi-core performance. There are also rumors that the Galaxy F06 may share similar hardware specifications, with it to the Galaxy A06 as a slightly higher premium option.
In the form of Galaxy F16 and Galaxy M16, these devices have been estimated to have rebranded versions of the Galaxy A16, which was launched in India in October last year. If this is true, both phones may have a triple-camera setup with a 6.7-inch FHD+ display, a MediaTek Demission 6300 chipset, 8GB RAM and 50-megapixel primary rear snakeper. Other expected features include a 13-megapixel front-facing camera, 5,000mAh battery and support for dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz and 5GHz).
Interestingly, a 4G variant of the Galaxy A06 was launched in India in September 2024, with a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset, 5,000mAh battery with 25W charging and a 50-megapixel dual-rear camera system.
While the dates of pricing and accurate launch remain under the wraps, the growing evidence suggests that the wait for these cheap equipment above will not be long.