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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 1611 reviews

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88%would recommend to a friend
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  • Pros mentioned:
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Smartphone for the price

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

    This is an incredibly good phone for the price. I decided to go back to android from my iphone se 3rd gen, and this was a great choice. The A16 has a great screen, higher resolution, faster refresh rate, and better battery life. The performance may be a bit less snappy, but it's certainly a solid phone for emails, browsing and videos. For $200 this phone is an absolute gem, even moreso on sale for $175.

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

    Great phone

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

    I’ve been using the Galaxy A16 5G (128 GB) for about two weeks, and I’m really impressed. The battery life is excellent — it easily lasts a full day or more with regular use. The screen looks bright and clear, and the large storage space is a big plus for my apps, photos, and videos. Overall performance has been smooth and reliable for everyday tasks. Yes, I would definitely recommend this phone to anyone looking for a dependable mid-range smartphone.

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

    A Capable early model cell 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 Samsung Galaxy A16 is a capable cell phone. I cannot see spending over a couple of hundred of dollars and this one was $180. The phone does all the things a phone is supposed to do for a early model, (the current one is in the mid-20s now?) At times, it can hesitate going from one task to the other, but it's minor. The camera is decent and the phone runs all my apps just fine. Setting up with my carrier (Metro PCS) was smooth and was working within 20 minutes of purchasing. If it breaks or lost, I won't feel too bad at $180 and satisfied with the A16.

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

    good buy

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

    The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is a solid budget-friendly smartphone that delivers reliable performance for everyday use. The 6.5" display is bright and clear, and 5G connectivity keeps speeds fast where available. With 128GB of storage, you’ve got plenty of room for apps, photos, and media. Battery life easily lasts a full day on mixed use, and the clean Android interface is smooth and intuitive. It’s not a flagship powerhouse, but for the price, it’s great value for messaging, streaming, social media, and daily tasks. A dependable, affordable 5G phone in a sleek Blue Black finish.

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

    Highly Recommend

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought for husband who wanted an uncomplicated all purpose phone. I've always used Samsung-so we went with this model for him. We're very impressed with the A16s speed and functionality. Very responsive, great photos, easy to navigate, superb battery life and perfect screen size.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Budget-Friendly Smartphone

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

    This phone is a great choice for anyone looking for a reliable device at a budget-friendly price. The display quality is sharp and vibrant, performance is smooth with no lag in daily use, and the battery easily lasts through a full day. The camera also takes surprisingly clear pictures for the price. Overall, an excellent value for money and highly recommended for everyday use.

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

    Great budget phone with reliable performance

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

    ’ve been using the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G for a while now, and overall I’m very satisfied with it for the price. The phone feels smooth for everyday tasks like browsing, social media, calls, and streaming. The 5G connectivity is a big plus and works well where available. The display is clear and bright enough for daily use, and the battery easily lasts a full day, sometimes more with moderate usage. The camera is decent in good lighting and fine for casual photos, though it’s not flagship-level. Storage is generous with 128GB, which is great at this price point.

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

    I like Samsung

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

    Good phone at low price, bigger size and nice design, i been using it for a month no issues

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

    Not very powerful, or fast but gets job done.

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

    I've had for 1 month almost. So far I am enjoying it, especially the battery life and screen. If I have a few apps open at once it might start to lag, only having 4 gb of ram, so I try to close out apps frequently. Just have to keep expectations in check, this is a >$200 phone when on sale.

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

    Great Phone for Everyday Use

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

    Good phone overall. Performance is smooth, battery life is decent, and the display looks nice.”

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

    Great features and performace for the price point

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

    I was looking for a backup and didnt want anything too expensive. I’ve had Samsung Galaxy Notes before and liked a lot of their features. Overall build quality is nice. I wasn’t expecting high performance based on the ram and price. It functions great for handling only a couple apps at a time. Battery life is awesome. Overall i would highly recommend.

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

    Decent Budget Samsung

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

    I am replacing the A13 5G. Best Buy had a real good deal that I couldn't pass up. I am still learning all the features. I am liking the A16. It has double the internal storage from my old A13. Which is a huge upgrade. It doesn't have the bells and whistles of higher level Samsung cellphones, but it does everything I need. I use it mainly for calls, texting, emails, apps and browsing. It gets the job done for my basic usage.

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

    My galaxy A16phone

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

    I like the Samsung A16 phone, the camera is great and the battery life is good. The only issue is the phone gets too hot when charging and the screen refresh rate is slow

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My samsung

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

    Easy to use, nice quality photos everything seems to be working well yes I am satisfied with my purchase and would recommend this product to others

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

    Go with Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

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

    This is an excellent phone for everyday use. It is a nice size with a clear display. Very easy to use with lots of options for personal preferences and ringtones.

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

    Great budget phone

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

    Who says you need an iPhone? This phone is great for the everyday tasks. Decent battery life, great screen for the price and a big screen. Some limitations and lack of speed but if you dont care about having the very ultimate this will do just fine.

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

    Works well, missing some features

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

    Good price at Best Buy. I am getting used to this Galaxy A16, which has a clear screen and quick availability of apps. I still haven't figured out how to set different notification sounds for different apps. I don't even know if it is possible. It was a nice feature on my old Moto g power.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Samsung

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

    The best phone ever !! Very used fully with all the funtions the phone have , good size for my small hand and i like very much the pictures the cámara take . Very excited !!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Samsung

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

    Everything about the galaxy A16 is perfect, the phone is very solid and has a long lasting battery

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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

    Great product with excellent performance camera and battery.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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