Samsung Galaxy M16
$148Starting price · USBudget2025
7.2
Overall Score
vs peers
Average of camera, performance, battery, display, build, and value — see the full breakdown below.
6.7"
Display
50MP
Camera
5,000
mAh
8GB
Max RAM
25W
Charging
191g
Weight
Why This Phone
BudgetThe Galaxy M16 offers exceptional value for its price point, providing a high-quality Super AMOLED display and a large battery. Performance is estimated from the Dimensity 6300 chipset, which is sufficient for daily tasks but modest. While the camera system lacks OIS and the build is basic, the inclusion of long-term software support makes it a strong contender in the budget segment.
Hardware Quality by Category
The hero score above is the average of these six components.
Camera6.2
Performance6.2
Battery7.5
Display7.2
Build6.0
Value10.0
Strengths
6.7-inch Super AMOLED 90Hz display
5000 mAh battery
Extensive software support policy
Very competitive entry-level pricing
Weaknesses
No OIS on main camera
Limited 1080p video recording
Plastic build with no IP rating
Slow 25W charging
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