Samsung launches Galaxy A16 5G in India with six years of OS updates

Samsung has launched the Galaxy A16 5G in India, priced under Rs. 20,000. This mid-range smartphone is notable for promising six years of OS updates, a first for the Galaxy A series. It features a Dimensity 6300 chipset and a 5,000mAh battery. The Galaxy A16 5G has a design similar to Samsung's flagship models but uses plastic materials. It runs on Android 14 with One UI 6.1, offering useful features but also some pre-installed apps that may not be needed. Performance is decent, but users may experience lag with demanding applications. The camera system includes a 50-megapixel primary camera that performs well in daylight, while the ultrawide and macro cameras are less impressive. The battery lasts about two days with moderate use, but charging is slow as no charger is included in the box.