Key Points:
- Samsung is developing the Galaxy A16 and Galaxy A06 for their 2025 mid-range and budget lineups.
- The Galaxy A16 is currently being tested in a 5G variant, while the Galaxy A06 is expected to remain a 4G model.
- Official specifications and release dates for these models remain undisclosed, but a similar launch timeline to previous models is anticipated.
Samsung is actively developing two new additions to its mid-range and budget series for 2025, the Galaxy A16 and Galaxy A06. Reports from GalaxyClub indicate that these models are successors to the Galaxy A15 and Galaxy A05, respectively.
The Galaxy A16 is currently being tested in a 5G variant, identified by the model number SM-A166B. With the increasing ubiquity of 5G networks, Samsung might choose to forgo an LTE variant entirely, even in developing markets where 5G is gaining traction. This decision underscores Samsung’s commitment to integrating next-generation connectivity across its product range.
Conversely, the Galaxy A06 is undergoing tests as a 4G variant (model number SM-A065M). Given the budget-oriented nature of the Galaxy A0x series, it is unlikely that Samsung will allocate resources to develop a 5G variant for this model. Whether an ‘s’ variant of the A06 will be introduced remains to be seen.
At this stage, detailed specifications and launch dates for these devices are unavailable. However, based on past release schedules, it is reasonable to expect the Galaxy A06 and Galaxy A16 to debut around the same time as their predecessors, with announcements possibly coming in the latter part of the year.
