Samsung Galaxy F16 5G Launched in India: First Sale Today at 12 PM IST via Flipkart

By Shivangi Agarwal • Updated On Mar 13, 2025

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Samsung Galaxy F16 5G launched in India.
First Sale will take place today via Flipkart at 12 Noon.
Pricing starts at Rs. 11,499.
The smartphone is powered by Dimensity 6300 SoC.

Samsung has introduced another budget-friendly 5G smartphone in India. The Samsung Galaxy F16 5G has been officially announced just days after the launch of the Samsung Galaxy F06 5G. This new model succeeds the Galaxy F15 5G, which was released in March 2024. Powered by a Dimensity 6300 SoC, the smartphone boasts a 50MP rear camera. Notably, it offers an impressive six years of operating system and security updates, a feature uncommon in the budget smartphone market.

Samsung is set to commence the first sale of the Galaxy F16 5G in India today, so continue reading to learn more about the device before it becomes available.

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Samsung Galaxy F16 5G: Price & Availability

Samsung Galaxy F16 5G will come with a starting price of Rs. 11,499. This price will include offers and will be for the base 4GB RAM+128GB storage model. The smartphone is also available in two more storage variants-

6GB RAM+128GB storage-Rs. 13,999
8GB RAM+128GB storage-Rs. 15,499

It will come in Bling Black, Glam Green, and Vibing Blue shades and the first sale is live now via Flipkart and the Samsung India website.

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Samsung Galaxy F16 5G: Detailed Specifications

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The Samsung Galaxy F16 5G flaunts a 6.7-inch FHD+ Infinity- U Super AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate. It is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC with ARM Mali-G57 MC2 GPU, up to 8GB RAM and up to 128GB storage onboard. The smartphone will support Hybrid Dual SIM and run One UI 6 based on Android 14 out of the box. Samsung has promised 6 OS updates and 6 security updates for the device.

In terms of camera, Galaxy F16 sports a 50MP Main sensor at the back along with a 5MP ultrawide and a 2MP macro sensor. At the front is a 13MP camera for selfies and video calls. There is a side mounted fingerprint scanner for security and additional features include bottom ported speakers, 5G, WiFi 802.11, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, GLONASS, USB Type-C port, NFC and more.

Under the hood, it packs a 5000mAh battery with 25W wired charging. The dimensions of Galaxy F16 5G are 164.4×77.9×7.9mm and it weighs 191 grams.

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Shivangi Agarwal

Shivangi is a tech writer at Smartprix, where she covers consumer technology news with a focus on smartphones, wearables, laptops, and the evolving world of OTT streaming. Since joining the team in August 2021, she has written over 120 in-depth reviews, comparisons, and buying guides aimed at helping readers navigate the ever-changing tech landscape.

With a strong foundation in English literature and education, Shivangi brings clarity, insight, and a reader-first approach to every story. Her expertise lies in breaking down complex features into accessible, practical insights—whether she’s reviewing the latest smartphone or exploring trends in infotainment.

Shivangi holds a B.A. (Hons.) and M.A. in English, along with a B.Ed in English and Social Studies. She is based in Faridabad, India. You can follow her work on Smartprix or connect with her for tech-related queries.

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