Samsung A16 software updates will last up to six years, while entry-level models usually get two years

According to a report from TheTechOutlook, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is expected to be released in the coming months and is expected to provide up to six years of major Android OS updates and security patch support. This is very rare in the Android ecosystem, as most entry-level devices usually only receive two major system updates.

Samsung A16 software updates will last up to six years, while entry-level models usually get two years

The news comes from a series of slides used to train sales teams. The leaked slides also reveal some design details of the Galaxy A16 5G. The phone will be made of plastic, 7.9 mm thick, and adopt the Key Island design that debuted at the beginning of the year. The back of the phone will have a mirror effect and will have IP54 dust and water resistance. It will be available in four color options: blue, black, gold and light green.

Samsung A16 software updates will last up to six years, while entry-level models usually get two years

In terms of configuration, the Galaxy A16 5G will be equipped with a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED screen with a resolution of Full HD+, support a 90Hz refresh rate, and reach a peak brightness of 800 nits in high brightness mode. In terms of hardware, it will be equipped with an Exynos 1330 processor using a 5nm process, including two Cortex-A78 cores and six Cortex-A55 cores. In addition, it will also be equipped with a Mali-G68 MP2 GPU and an integrated 5G modem. In addition, another version equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ chip will also be launched.

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