[ SAMSUNG ]
Smartphones
Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
Overall Score
48/100
Key Technical Specifications
Processor (CPU)
205604
Graphics (GPU)
60254
[ EXPERT VERDICT · SUMMARY ]
Samsung Galaxy M16 5G is an engineering-tested smartphones achieving an overall rating of 48/100. It is positioned for balanced everyday compute and power efficiency.
Benchmark Performance Scores
Normalized 0–100 Scale
Gaming
Rating: Poor
13/100
NanoReview Score
Rating: Poor
48/100
Performance
Rating: Poor
30/100
Detailed Technical Specifications
Battery
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery type | Li-Ion |
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Fast charging | Yes (47% in 30 min) |
| Full charging time | 1:22 hr |
| Max charge power | 25 W |
| Replaceable | No |
| Reverse charging | No |
| Wireless charging | No |
Benchmarks
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| CPU | 205604 |
| Compute Score (GPU) | 1401 |
| Data manipulation | 7945 |
| GPU | 60254 |
| Memory | 93127 |
| Multi-core score | 2010 |
| Photo editing | 16711 |
| Single-core score | 730 |
| Total score | 514353 |
| UX | 155368 |
| Video editing | 4846 |
| Web score | 8786 |
| Writing score | 11058 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| 2G network | GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900 |
| 3G network | WCDMA B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900) |
| 4G network | LTE B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B17(700), B20(800), B26(850), B28(700), B66(AWS-3), B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500) |
| 5G support | Yes |
| Bluetooth features | LE |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
| DisplayPort | No |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Hybrid slot | No |
| Infrared port | No |
| Multi SIM mode | Standby |
| NFC* | Yes |
| Number of SIM* | 2 |
| Type of SIM card | Nano |
| USB features | - Charging- USB-Storage mode- OTG |
| USB type | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2 |
| Wi-Fi features | - Dual Band- Wi-Fi Direct- Wi-Fi Hotspot- Wi-Fi Display |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) |
| eSIM support* | No |
Design and build
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Colors | Black, Blue, Green, Pink |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, in-button |
| Frame material | Plastic |
| Height | 164.4 mm (6.47 inches) |
| Rear material | Plastic |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm (0.31 inches) |
| Waterproof | IP54 |
| Weight | 191 g (6.74 oz) |
| Width | 77.9 mm (3.07 inches) |
Display
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Adaptive refresh rate | No |
| Aspect ratio | 19.5:9 |
| Display features | - DCI-P3 |
| HDR support | No |
| Max rated brightness | 800 nits |
| PPI | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Screen protection | Tempered glass |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 86% |
| Size | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Super AMOLED |
Main camera
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| 1080p video recording | Up to 30FPS |
| 4K video recording | No |
| 8K video recording | No |
| Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus |
| Camera features | - Bokeh mode- Pro mode |
| Flash | LED |
| Image resolution | 8160 x 6120 |
| Lenses | 1) Standard: 50 MP2) Ultrawide: 5 MP3) Macro: 2 MP |
| Matrix | 50 megapixels |
| Pixel size | 0.64 micron |
| Sensor | Samsung ISOCELL S5KJN1 |
| Sensor size | 1/2.76" (≈ 0.36 inch) |
| Slow motion | 120 FPS (720p) |
| Stabilization | Digital |
| Zoom | Digital |
Memory
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Channels | 2 |
| Memory card | MicroSD |
| Memory card max size | Up to 1536 GB |
| Memory clock | 2133 MHz |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X |
| RAM size | 4 GB |
| Storage size | 128 GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 |
Other
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Announced | February 2025 |
| Bundled charger | Not included |
| Category | Budget |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $135 |
| Release date | March 2025 |
| SAR (body) | 1.19 W/kg |
| SAR (head) | 0.99 W/kg |
| Sensors | - Proximity sensor- Gyroscope- Accelerometer- Ambient light sensor- Compass- Fingerprint |
Performance
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Architecture | - 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55- 2 cores at 2.4 GHz: Cortex-A76 |
| CPU cores | 8 (2 + 6) |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| FLOPS | ~137.2 GFLOPS |
| GPU clock | 1072 MHz |
| GPU shading units | 64 |
| Graphics | Mali-G57 MP2 |
| L3 cache | 2 MB |
| Lithography process | 6 nanometers |
| Manufacturing | TSMC |
| Max clock | 2400 MHz |
| Neural processor (NPU) | Yes |
Selfie camera
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Depth sensor (TOF 3D) | No |
| Focal length | 26 mm |
| Megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS |
Software
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| OS size | 20.2 GB |
| OS updates | 6 years |
| Operating system | Android 15 |
| ROM | One UI 7.0 |
| Security updates | 6 years |
Sound
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| FM radio | No |
| Headphone audio jack | No |
| Speakers | Mono |
Strengths & Limitations
Key Advantages
- Comprehensive positive benchmark metrics recorded.
Key Considerations
- No major hardware limitations flagged during benchmark run.
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Methodology, Provenance & Verification
Score version 2026.1 · Data verified 2026-08-26 · Source: official manufacturer datasheets and standardized reproducible benchmark suites (Geekbench 6, Cinebench R24, 3DMark).