Samsung has unveiled new budget smartphones from its M series - Galaxy M06 5G and Galaxy M16 5G smartphones

Samsung has announced its new M series smartphone models - Galaxy M06 5G and M16 5G - in India. Despite the new names, both devices are renamed versions of the Galaxy A16 5G and Galaxy F06 5G models.

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The Galaxy M16 5G, like the Galaxy A16 5G, features a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate, Dimensity 6300 chipset and a 5,000mAh battery with 25W wired charging support. The smartphone has 4 to 8GB of RAM and 128 or 256GB of ROM, and supports microSD cards up to 1TB. The main difference lies in the rear panel design, where the cameras are now aligned into a single island.

Key specifications of the Samsung Galaxy M16 5G. Illustration: Samsung

The smartphone features a 50 MP main camera, a 5 MP ultra-wide-angle module and a 2 MP macro camera. The Galaxy M16 5G is powered by One UI 7 with Android 15 and will get 6 OS updates and 6 years of security patches. It will be available in Blush Pink, Mint Green and Thunder Black colours and sales will start from March 5.

On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy M06 5G, which is a copy of the Galaxy F06 5G in terms of specifications, features a 6.7-inch LCD display with HD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. The smartphone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset paired with 4GB or 6GB of RAM and 128GB of inbuilt storage. There is also support for microSD cards up to 1TB.

The smartphone has a dual main camera: a 50 MP main sensor and a 2 MP depth sensor. There is an 8 MP front camera for selfies. The device is powered by a 5000 mAh battery with 25W fast charging support. The Galaxy M06 5G is also powered by Android 15 with One UI Core 7.0 and will get 4 years of OS updates and security patches. The Galaxy M06 5G differs from the Galaxy F06 5G only in colouring and will be available in Sage Green and Blazing Black. Sales of the new product in India will start from 7 March.

Source: Amazon India