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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 1718 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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88%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are impressed with the phone's strong overall performance, excellent battery life, and good camera quality. They also appreciate its ease of use, beautiful design, and ample storage capacity. However, some users have noted concerns regarding its processor speed, limited RAM, and issues with heat dissipation and connectivity.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice phone for its value

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A very nice phone for its value, stability of software is a key

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    You get what you pay for.

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this phone because I broke my pixel 10XL and I needed a cheap replacement. Well you get what you pay for. This phone is probably for really young kids to play games on our old people. If you have to do any business then spend more for better power.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Hello there AschantiW, thanks for taking the opportunity to contact us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G. We appreciate your constructive input as we improve our product line. We would be more than happy to assist you with whatever you may be experiencing with your Galaxy A16 5G but without having any details available regarding what may be occurring and without being able to ask you any follow up questions to probe further, I recommend reaching out to Support for further assistance with troubleshooting your device. Thank you for choosing Samsung! - Debra Samsung

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good price

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Cell phone is basic but useful. Perfect for basic calling and texting at a good price...

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love this movil I buy for my father and he is very happy

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Touchscreen

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The touchscreen is not working properly and it doesn’t seem to be lifespans

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Hello there BaalM, thank you for taking the opportunity to share your feedback with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G. We value your sentiments as we continue to make improvements on the design and functionality of our product line. Please take a moment to check out, "Touchscreen issues on a Galaxy phone or tablet" to help resolve what you may be experiencing with your device. Let us know if you have any questions or if you would like further assistance by contacting Support. Thanks for choosing Samsung! - Debra Samsung

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best buy!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great value for money for anyone looking for a decent smartphone

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good for the price

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not the fastest. But it does whatvit should for the price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    samsung jc

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good price for the model of the phone, great service received in store

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Disappointed

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My phone is constantly slowing down and I have to restart it in order for it to work again. The screen freezes and the only way to fix that is to restart the phone, which I can't do because the screen is frozen. I then have to wait for the phone to die in order to fix the screen issue. This happens very often.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Howdy NemilydeeT, thanks for taking the time to share your feedback with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G. WE value your thoughts as we continue to improve our product line. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty on your device for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. To keep up with the nuts and bolts of your device's performance, you can use the Device care feature. It provides an overview of your battery, storage, and RAM. Take a moment to review, "How to keep your Galaxy phone or tablet from slowing down" to learn how you can automatically optimize your phone for faster, better performance. Also check out, "Samsung phone or tablet freezes and crashes" to help resolve what you've described. Let us know if you would like further assistance afterward by reaching out to Support at your leisure. Thank you for being a loyal Samsung customer. - Debra Samsung

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    New smart phone

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My wife really enjoys the new phone and programs installed.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Beautiful phone

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The phone is great, and the resolution is magnificent.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Phone

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This phone is Very buggy long termbut good short term

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Hey there MillieA, thanks for taking the opportunity to share your thoughts with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G. We appreciate your feedback as we continue to make improvements on our product line. Samsung offers a 12-month warranty for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. Without having more details available regarding what you may be experiencing with your device and without being able to ask you any follow up questions to probe further, I recommend reaching out to Support if you would like further assistance with troubleshooting your device. Thank you for being a faithful Samsung customer. - Debra Samsung

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Galaxy A16

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Overall solid phone for the price. Suggest a soft phone cover, as the screen cracks pretty easy. Doesn't seem as durable when compared to higher end models.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Salutations SeanW, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G. We value your candor as we continue to improve the functionality and performance of our product line. Samsung offers a 12-month warranty on your device for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. We also offer extended warranty options that would cover eligible devices. It's great for the unexpected situations like leaving your device behind on public transportation, having it stolen, taking an unexpected dip in the neighbor's pool, to dropping it and shattering the screen while bringing in groceries. Talk about peace of mind! If you would like to share any other feedback with us or if you would like any further assistance, please do hesitate to contact Support. Thank you for being a steadfast Samsung customer. - Debra Samsung

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Fair value for the money

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The phone is functional but slow. Good value for the price.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Good day MohsinQ, thanks for sharing your sentiments with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G. To keep up with the nuts and bolts of your device's performance, you can use the Device care feature. It provides an overview of your battery, storage, and RAM. Take a moment to review, "How to keep your Galaxy phone or tablet from slowing down" to learn how you can automatically optimize your phone for faster, better performance. Let us know if you have any questions afterward or if you would like any further assistance by reaching out to Support. Thank you for being a dedicated Samsung customer. - Debra Samsung

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Samsung A16 mobile Phone.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Samsung A16 mobile phone works well with ease of new software and updates.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    MannyQ

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Outstanding for the price. You would think it cost so much more. Easy operation.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    My Previous Purchase...

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice for a replacement phone and the price wasn't bad either. My only issue is with the keyboard when typing when words I type in are replaced...

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Good day GregoryS, thanks for sharing your feedback with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G. We value your candor as we continue to make improvements on the functionality and durability of our product line. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty on your device for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. To stop word auto-correction on your Samsung A16 5G, go to Settings > General management > Samsung Keyboard settings > Smart typing and turn off options like Predictive text and Auto replace. You may also find Suggest text corrections to turn off in the same Smart typing section, which controls automatic grammar and phrase corrections. If you would like any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact Support at your leisure. Thanks for being a steadfast Samsung customer. - Debra Samsung

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Underpowered and Slooooow.

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    This may be an ok phone as your kid's first phone (or grandma's last), but if you're trying to do anything serious, you'll be incredibly frustrated. It lags horribly. You can literally count the seconds between button press and reaction. Switching between apps is painful. Unless you're only working one app, this phone can't be used for gig work. I am returning mine and getting the A25+ instead. The only upside is that it is one of the few phones left that allow you to add an SD card.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Howdy Mwrobison, thanks for taking the time out of your day to share your thoughts with us about your Samsung Galaxy A16. We appreciate your feedback as we strive in providing the best products with superior functionality on the market for our customers. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty on our products for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. The Device Care feature is available to keep up with the buts and bolts of your device's performance. It provides an overview of your battery, storage, and RAM. Take a look at, "How to keep your Galaxy phone or tablet from slowing down" to learn how you can automatically optimize your phone for faster, better performance. You can adjust the touch sensitivity in your display settings, if you choose. Feel free to review, "Touchscreen issues on a Galaxy phone or tablet" to help resolve what you may be experiencing with your device. Let us know if you would like any further assistance by contacting Support. Thank you for being a devoted Samsung customer. - Debra Samsung

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    BASIC Cellphone

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good basic cell phone, but the battery is awful! If you need an inexpensive cell phone, this one will do. Be aware, the battery needs charging OFTEN!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Hey there Mdjcklprm, thank you for taking the opportunity to share your feedback with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G. We value your candor as we continue to improve the functionality and performance of our product line. Samsung offers a 12-month warranty on your device for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. Please take a look at, "Apps are draining battery on Galaxy phone or tablet," "Galaxy Battery - Optimization," "Get the most out of your Galaxy phone or tablet battery," and "Samsung phone battery drains quickly on 5G service" to help resolve what you've described to be experiencing with your battery life. Let us know if you have any questions for us afterward or if you would like any further assistance by reaching out to Support at your earliest convenience. Thank you for being a faithful Samsung customer. - Debra Samsung

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pretty decent

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's decent and does what it needs but could use a longer battery

    I would recommend this to a friend