Samsung Galaxy M16 5G vs Lava Storm Play

Samsung Galaxy M16 5G front and back in Blush Pink

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Samsung Galaxy M16 5G

₹11,628

Was ₹11,559 22 day(s) ago

Lava Storm Play front and back in Frosty Blue

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Lava Storm Play

₹9,999

Lowest price since launch

Key Specifications

ProcessorMediaTek Dimensity 6300MediaTek Dimensity 7060
Display6.7", AMOLED, 90 Hz6.75", IPS LCD, 120 Hz
Camera50MP+5MP+2MP/13MP50MP+2MP/8MP
Battery5000 mAh5000 mAh
RAM6 GB6 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB

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General

ColorsBlush Pink, Mint Green, Thunder BlackFrosty Blue, Dune Titanium
LaunchFebruary 27, 2025June 13, 2025
AvailabilityMarch 05, 2025June 24, 2025
Launch Price₹12,499₹9,999

Display

Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G

TypeAMOLEDIPS LCD
Refresh Rate90 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesSDRSDR
Size6.7 inches6.75 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels720 pixels
Resolution Height2340 pixels1600 pixels
Resolution Ratio19.5:920:9
Pixel Per Inch385 ppi260 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+HD+
Peak Brightness800 nits750 nits

Body

Winner:Lava Storm Play

Weight191 grams196 grams
FrontNo ProtectionNo Protection
BackPlasticPlastic
SidePlastic FramePlastic Frame
PortUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
SpeakerMono SpeakerMono Speaker
IP ratingIP64 (Dust and Water Resistant)

Processor

Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G

Chipset BrandMediaTekMediaTek
Chipset NameDimensity 6300Dimensity 7060
CPUOcta-coreOcta-core
GPUMali-G57 MC2IMG BXM-8-256
Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkinOne UI
OS Updates(Years)6 year1 year

Main Camera

Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G

Camera Resolution50 MP50 MP
Camera TypeWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution5 MP2 MP
Camera 2 TypeUltra-wide
Camera 3 Resolution2 MP
Camera 3 TypeMacro
FeaturesHDR, LED Fash, PanoramaHDR, Panorama
StabilizationEISNo Stabilization
Videogyro-EIS

Selfie Camera

Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G

Front Camera Resolution13 MP8 MP
Front Camera TypeWide
FeaturesFixed FocusScreen Flash
Video1080@30fps

Battery

Winner:Tie

Capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Battery TypeLithium PolymerLithium Polymer
Wireless Charging
Charging Speed25 w18 w

Memory

Winner:Lava Storm Play

Storage128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 3.1
RAM6 GB6 GB
RAM typeLPDDR4XLPDDR5

Network

Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs, 1 Nano SIM+1 microSD)
Network5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA

Connectivity

Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G

WLANWi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/acWi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth5.35.2
PositioningBDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSSBeidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS
NFCYes
RadioNo

Features

Fingerprint ScannerSide MountedSide Mounted
AI Features
SensorsAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity SensorAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor