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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 1535 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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Customers appreciate the Galaxy A16 5G 128GB (Unlocked) for its good everyday performance, camera quality, and excellent battery life. Many also find it easy to use and enjoy its decent screen size and beautiful design. However, some customers have noted concerns regarding processor speed, heat dissipation, RAM, and connectivity issues.

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    Battery life, Camera quality, Screen size

    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:
    Battery life, Camera quality, 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:
    Battery life, Overall performance

    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:
    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

    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:
    Battery life, Camera quality, Overall performance

    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:
    Battery life, Camera quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Ram

    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:
    Camera quality, Ease of use, 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:
    Battery life, Camera quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Heat dissipation

    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:
    Camera quality, Screen size

    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:
    Ease of use, Overall performance, Screen size

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

    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:
    Battery life, Camera quality, Screen size

    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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Overall performance, Screen size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very good for the price

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

    Very good price. It was a gift for my father in law who is not really into tech, and he liked it, specially the size, good quality, good performance.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Galaxy a16 5g

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

    The Galaxy A16 5G offers great value with its 6.7” AMOLED 90Hz display, long-lasting 5000 mAh battery, and 6 years of updates. It’s smooth for daily tasks and photos, though performance can lag with heavy use. The 50 MP camera is decent, build is plastic but sturdy. The Galaxy A16 5G offers great value with its 6.7” AMOLED 90Hz display, long-lasting 5000 mAh battery, and 6 years of updates. It’s smooth for daily tasks and photos, though performance can lag with heavy use. The 50 MP camera is decent, build is plastic but sturdy.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great price, great phone

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

    I'm pleasantly surprised with how good of a phone this is despite it being one of the least expensive options at best buy. It's sturdy, fast, the camera is great and I haven't had any issues or little things that are annoying about it like I've had happen with other phones that cost more. Both my teens that are haters of android like it too and said they would choose this phone over there usual iPhones that are starting to have problems. If your debating on getting this phone but skeptical on the quality because the price is low, it's a good phone. I have dropped it multiple times already and even accidentally ran it over with my bike (I'm not light) and it's some how not damaged at all I bought the cheapest phone case best buy had and it is holding up really well too.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Best New Galaxy for the Price vs Value

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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 budget-friendly smartphone with a 6.7-inch AMOLED display, smooth performance for everyday tasks, and a long-lasting 5,000mAh battery. It has a 50MP main camera that takes decent photos in good lighting but struggles in low light. While it’s not ideal for heavy gaming, it offers six years of software updates, making it a great long-term option for casual users. If you need a reliable, affordable phone with 5G support, this is a solid choice.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best value (Typed on the A16 5G!)

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

    I have used this phone as my daily driver for 2 weeks and not sorry! This phone does almost everything the top Samsung Flagship phones do! Sure it's a little slower but adequate. The camers are surprisingly good. Runs great for calls, texting, browsing and streaming. Has features like the big boys! Edge panels, Secure Folder plus one thing the flagships don't have; a SDCard slot! On a tight budget? Just buy it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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