Samsung Galaxy M16 leak shows colour options and new design, could be fake

Leaked renders of the Samsung Galaxy M16 5G indicate a few design changes over the last generation model, the Galaxy M15 5G. Although it is possible that the leaked renders are not accurate or even entirely fake.

In Short

• Samsung Galaxy M16 5G is expected to debut in India in early 2025
• The phone is already on India’s BIS website, confirming that it will be launched in the country
• It is rumoured to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC

The Samsung Galaxy M16 5G is expected to debut in India in early 2025. The upcoming model follows in the footsteps of its predecessor, the Galaxy M15 5G, with some notable design and feature upgrades. While the M16 is still part of the budget M series, it brings a few fresh touches to its design, along with improvements under the hood. Update: We hear from sources that the leaked images might not be entirely accurate and the phone may look different.

Leaked renders of the Samsung Galaxy M16 5G indicate a few design changes over the last generation model. The M16 will be available in three new colours — a dark grey, a minty green reminiscent of the Galaxy S23 FE green colour, and a light pink shade reminiscent of the iPhone 13 Mini pink shade. As seen in the renders, the rear 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 noticeable updates is the redesigned rear camera island. The camera setup has been modified, with the bottommost sensor separated from the other two lenses, which gives the phone a slightly more distinct look. The rear flash is still placed separately next to the lenses, staying true to 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 on the bottom still suggests that the M16 is targeting the budget segment. While the design may not be as sleek as some high-end models, the M16 offers a modern feel thanks to its flatter sides with metallic finish and rounded corners. However, the frame will likely be plastic, just like the back of the phone. The power button and volume rocker are placed on the right side, with a SIM card slot on the left side.

On the inside, the Samsung Galaxy M16 5G brings a performance boost. According to a recent Geekbench listing, the phone will run on a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC. This chipset includes two powerful Cortex A76 cores, clocked at 2.4 GHz, and six efficiency-focused Cortex A55 cores at 2 GHz. The M16 also features the Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU, which promises improved graphical performance compared to 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 be targeting budget-conscious buyers who want good performance without the 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 shelves in early 2025.