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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 903 reviews

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  • Display Quality

    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

  • Camera

    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

  • Battery Life

    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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86%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers praise the Galaxy A16 5G 128GB (Unlocked) for its overall performance, camera quality, and excellent battery life. The phone is also appreciated for its ease of use, sleek design, and ample storage capacity. Some customers have expressed concerns about the processor speed, RAM, heat dissipation, and connectivity issues. Despite these concerns, the phone's positive attributes appear to be well-received.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Slow but works

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

    It lags a lot but the battery lasts all day. I bought this as an emergency backup phone.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Aloha Rocardo, thanks for taking the opportunity to share your experience using the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G with us. We appreciate your feedback as we strive to improve the functionality and performance of our product line. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty on your device 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. Feel free to contact Support afterward if you would like any further assistance. Thanks for being a steadfast Samsung customer. - Debra Samsung

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Thank you!

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

    Is very good smat Samsun galaxy I liked so much thank you! That of best store

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

    Samsung A16

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

    This is by far a very good device to use. It is simple, lightweight and the OS is well advanced and good for everyday activities. It is my second time I am getting this device. I will but it again if I have to.

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

    Mr Chukwuka Nwajei

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

    I have rest ot mine the phone is super Good cool on

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

    Galaxy phone

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

    I brought 4 of them for my friend it was good I love it.

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

    Samsung

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

    Good product,i really did like kt good for the price

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

    Pretty decent phone for the price

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

    I got this for a back up phone not bad will get one for my Mom also.

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

    Great price! 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.

    Phone has great features and it’s easy to use great buy!

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

    Great people

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

    This is better tgan the A54 i had they honored the protection 2 years to the day

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

    Galaxy A16

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

    Great smartphone. Use it as my daily driver for a work phone.

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

    Great 5G phone

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

    My cousin loves this phone! It saved him from losing his job :) Thank you Samsung <3

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

    Slow but good value.

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

    Slow phone but decent for the price. Its functional as a backup.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Hey Travis, thank you for sharing your sentiments with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G. We appreciate your feedback as we continue to make improvements on the performance and functionality of our product line. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty 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. You can also automatically optimize your phone or tablet for faster, better performance. Check out, "Keep your Galaxy phone or tablet from slowing down with Device Care" to learn more. Feel free to contact Support after reviewing the resources shared to help resolve what you've described to be experiencing with your device. Thanks for being a staunch Samsung customer. - Debra Samsung

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Samsung

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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.

    Excellent, I would buy it again. Excellent, I would buy it again.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Samsung Galaxy A16 5G review

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

    The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is a fantastic value for its price. Its sleek Blue Black design looks premium and feels great in hand. Performance is smooth, with fast 5G speeds and reliable multitasking. The camera delivers vibrant shots, and battery life easily lasts all day. With 128GB of storage and unlocked freedom, it’s a smart buy.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent equipment for the price, exceeded my exp

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

    The Galaxy A16 5G is a very good option if you're looking for an affordable, modern, and functional phone. From the first use, I was surprised by how fluid it feels for tasks like social media, browsing, watching videos, or even playing some light games. The screen has a good resolution and vivid colors, ideal for viewing multimedia content. The 128GB storage is more than enough for apps, photos, videos, and music, and it also has the option to expand with a microSD card, which is appreciated. Another strong point is the battery, which easily lasts me all day with normal use. Plus, being 5G and unlocked, it connects seamlessly to any network with good speeds. As for the design, the Blue Black color looks very elegant and modern, and the phone doesn't feel too big or too heavy in my hand. Overall, I think it's an excellent phone for its price range. I highly recommend it for those looking for good performance without spending too much.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Value 5G Smartphone for Everyday Use

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

    The Galaxy A16 5G is an excellent budget-friendly phone that doesn’t feel cheap. The 6.5" display is bright and responsive, and the 128GB of storage is more than enough for apps, photos, and videos. It handles everyday tasks like browsing, streaming, and messaging with ease. The design is sleek—especially in the Blue Black finish—and the phone feels comfortable to hold. While the camera is decent for casual photos, don’t expect flagship-level quality. Battery life is solid, easily lasting a full day with moderate use. For the price, it’s hard to beat!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Worth the price

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

    It's been a month since i started using this device. Coming to samsung after a decade and they have improved very much on most of the aspects. Display looks good, battery lasts for whole day for normal usage. good amount of storage. only negative is the slow processing but for this price range it is okay. not tried for any gaming but very good for daily normal usage.

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    My review of this phone

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

    I dont like, this is my second one, i had to return the 1st one because it wasnt charging fast and was taking forever to charge and had to almost always leave it on the charger. I dont like how you cant pinch the screen to make things bigger to look at. Sometimes the screen changes on you and you gotta go back to your text to finish it it or back to your page, the phones feel like they get warm. Had trouble withbthe other phone but this one seems to be doing the same thing too even not charging fast but its supposed to cause its made to and the setting is turned on. There is also no way to turn off 5g like there was on my old phone which was a samsung galaxy s9 plus. I do like how the back of the phone and screen feel as in it feels like it would be protected if it was dropped but i don't know if it would be. I also like that the screen is big. I dont recommend this phone because of the charging and how it gets warm and the battery doesnt last all day.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Camera quality, Design

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent phone for its grade

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

    This phone is great, nice size screen , great features and awesome battery life too. The sound quality is good and nice design too. The camera is good. Affordable price and excellent phone for its grade

    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.

    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
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