Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Leaks Reveal Upgraded Processor and RAM
Samsung appears to be gearing up to release its next budget-friendly 5G smartphone. The upcoming Galaxy A16 5G has been spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking platform, revealing some key specifications ahead of its official launch.
Upgraded Processor
According to the Geekbench listing, the Galaxy A16 5G (model number SM-A166P) will be powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 6300 processor. This marks an upgrade from the Dimensity 6100+ found in its predecessor, the Galaxy A15 5G. The Dimensity 6300 features:
- 6 cores clocked at 2GHz
- 2 cores clocked at 2.40GHz
Memory and Software
The benchmark also reveals:
- 6GB of RAM (with potentially more options at launch)
- Android 14 operating system out of the box
Benchmark Performance
In Geekbench 5 tests, the Galaxy A16 5G achieved scores of:
- 512 points in single-core performance
- 1,464 points in multi-core performance
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| Geekbench scores demonstrating the Galaxy A16 5G's performance with a single-core score of 514 and a multi-core score of 1464 |
Expected Features
While not confirmed, the Galaxy A16 5G is likely to retain or improve upon some features of its predecessor, including:
- 6.5-inch AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate
- Triple rear camera setup (50MP main + ultrawide + macro)
- 5,000mAh battery with 25W fast charging
4G Variant
Interestingly, previous leaks suggest Samsung is also developing a 4G version of the Galaxy A16. This follows the pattern set by the A15 series, which offered both 5G and 4G models with different processors.
Release Date
While an official launch date hasn't been announced, the appearance of the Galaxy A16 5G on Geekbench suggests that Samsung is in the final stages of testing. We can expect more details and a potential release in the coming months.
Stay tuned for further updates on Samsung's latest addition to its popular Galaxy A series.