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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 1636 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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88%would recommend to a friend
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  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Phone review: A16

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

    I got this phone as a gift for my mom. She loves it she uses it everyday to call family, scroll on Facebook, watch YouTube videos and take pictures. The camera works well the photos come out good its an overall good quality phone at an affordable price. The battery lasts her the whole day. I would recommend this phone as an option for anyone looking for a phone at an affordable price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Overall performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Processor speed

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Slow performance

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

    Great display, decent camera, and impressive 6 years of software updates. But the sluggish chipset and poor multitasking make it hard to recommend as a daily driver. It's only really suitable as a second phone that sees minimal use. This phone is extremely slow. Get something else

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Good day Nani, thank you for finding the free time to share your thoughts with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G. We value your honesty as we improve the design and functionality of our product line while we stay committed to constant innovation. 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 nuts 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 device for faster, better performance. Let us know if you have any questions or if you would like any further assistance by contacting Support. Thank you for being an unwavering Samsung customer. - Debra Samsung

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My mom loves her phone

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

    Its got great storage, it's fast not sluggish like some phones and has great features. My mom loves it and she said its easy for her to use

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice phone for the kids

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

    It was a nice first phone for my son. The battery life last long, so far so good everything works well.

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

    Over the moon!

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

    Very happy with my new Galaxy phone. Loved my previous Samsung, eventually replaced with a cheap bloated Google Pixel 6A with no cable connection that I quickly came to despise but hung onto since I don't use a phone that much. Happy to be back with Samsung with a nice big screen easy to customize for a novice, and under $200. Camera resolution not great, or maybe I haven't figured out the settings. It works well enough and I have other cameras.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Camera quality, Overall performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Solid phone for the price

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

    The Galaxy A15 5G works great for everyday use. Battery lasts all day, screen is clear and it's fast enough for basic apps. Great value!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Design
    Cons mentioned:
    Ram

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Budget phone.

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

    The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is a solid budget phone with a clean design and long-term software support, but its limited RAM (base 4GB) and sluggish performance make it better suited for basic to intermediate use rather than heavy gaming.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value — solid everyday phone for the price.

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

    It gives good everyday performance, solid battery life, and reliable 5G in an affordable package. If you want a basic phone that handles apps, photos, and daily use without paying for premium features, it’s a great value.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very Good

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

    I bought this phone to serve as a backup phone and it is very good. The battery life and performance is very good.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Camera quality, Overall performance

    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.

    Camera is very good, battery life is great, overall a great phone

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life
    Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great but not the best

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

    Pretty average phone. Kinda big for one-handed use but that's okay. I like the long battery life compared to my iPhone 6s. The cameras leave something to be desired but they are not as bad as they could be on an Android. Aesthetically: the big chin and camera notch look dumb. Functionally: not sure why the headphone jack is missing and they only put one speaker in this. Could've easily made this phone the flagship of budget phones in my opinion.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Hi there User975203, thank you for taking the opportunity to share your thoughts with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G. We continue to improve our product line based on our customer feedback. Samsung offers a 12-month warranty on our products for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. If you would like to share additional feedback with us or if you would like any further assistance, please feel free to contact Support. We'd love to hear more for you! Thanks for being a valued Samsung customer. - Debra Samsung

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Camera quality, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    worth for money great quality user friendly

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

    solid consistent durable smooth operating phone without spending lots of money long battery nice camera

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A16 Worthwhile Purchase

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

    I was hesitant buying a cheaper phone, but like alot. Fast and great battery life. Only con is not water resistant, but glad I made choice. It offers a few years of updates which sold me.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Design, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Satisfied with both products

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

    Very sleek design and handy for phone usage just right for its purpose

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Camera quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Affordable smartphone

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

    If you’re looking for a budget-friendly unlocked 5G smartphone with solid fundamentals — large AMOLED screen, good battery, from a trusted brand with long-term support — then the Galaxy A16 5G (128 GB version) is a very good pick. It strikes a strong value.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life
    Cons mentioned:
    Processor speed

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Phone

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

    The mobile phone is good and worth the price. Battery life lasts around 24 hours. It takes a little longer to fully charge compared to my other Samsung phone.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    So far pretty fast and gets the 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.

    Works really good used to play games on and socal media and to stream services to , I love the unlocked one as I can take with me to any carrier as my choice. Verizon & T-Mobile & AT&T are prepaid carriers to like US Mobile too the phone does have sim card slot and sd card support too and does support E-Sim card too and can Handle 1.5 TB sd cards too.

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

    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:
    Overall performance

    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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Camera quality, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth it

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

    The display is great. I love the battery life and the the cameras are decent. It's a good bargain, especially with 6 years of update. I totally recommend it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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