Samsung should start releasing updates for its cheap phones for up to 6 years

The new Galaxy A16 5G will receive up to six Android updates after launch. The extended support period reflects: Samsung’s new strategy to maintain a more homogeneous ecosystemInformation taken from TheTechOutlook website.

Six years of updates will put the entry-level handset on a similar level to the Galaxy S24, which will receive seven system updates.

According to the website, There will be six years of operating system updatesI and six years of security patches. So if the Galaxy A16 5G launches with Android 15, theoretically it will reach Android 21.

It is important to take this into consideration, as well as the information being hearsay. This is just a promiseWhile Samsung has a good track record of maintaining support for its devices, there’s no guarantee the company will continue to push updates for that long.

Galaxy A16 5G is coming soon

With the upcoming launch, Galaxy A16 to be one of Samsung’s cheapest phonesThe device is expected to be introduced in India first, but it won’t be long before it reaches other markets.

The Galaxy A16 5G will have a 6.7-inch display with Full HD + resolution (1080x2340p), a 90Hz refresh rate, and a maximum brightness of 800 nits. The screen must have an Infinity-U cutout to accommodate the front camera.

The Galaxy A16 5G will be available in two models depending on the market, one with the Exynos 1330 chipset and the other with the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. The package is complemented by 4/6/8 GB of RAM with 128/256 GB of storage.

An entry-level mobile phonein this case the body of the device must be made of plastic. Nevertheless, the appearance follows the same design language as the top model of the series, with the rear cameras arranged vertically without a module.

There is no exact release date for the Galaxy A16 5G yet, but the device should be available on the international market soon.