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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 1440 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

Customers are saying

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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  • 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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    computer geek

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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.

    there are certain things I miss about my old phone that the new one does not do, like having to press ok after typing in your pin number... Did not have to do that before. It send messages to my email instead of where it is supposed to go. but other than that it is a good phone. Nice screen and pictures, lots of GB room. Good for my purposes

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Perfect smart phone for the money

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

    This phone is perfect for someone who doesn't need lots of bells and whistles, but wants more than just a phone. It does run a little slower than I expected, but still does the job. Just need to be patient as it moves from screen (or app) to another.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best budget friendly phone

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

    With blazing 5G speed, a vibrant display, reliable battery life, and a stylish design, the Galaxy A16 5G delivers premium features at a budget-friendly price.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A great 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 is slick and works well for the price. The features and ease of use was something I wasn't expecting.

    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

    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
  • 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:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good, Basic Cellphone

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

    Very easy to use, a perfect cell phone for the person who is not extremely cell-phone focused, but is wanting to use it for emergency or piece-of-mind contact. Quality with all the features necessary to make it a good choice. Has internet connectivity. Great alternative to other high-priced cell phones out there. Highly recommend this phone and would buy again.

    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
    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:
    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, 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:
    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:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great phone!

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

    I love my new phone. It has an amazing camera, I love the amount of storage space it has. Such an improvement from my previous phone. And i got it for a great price on sale!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Mlee33

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

    This phone was purchased for my daughter and so far it works well and has better battery life than an IPhone. She is happy with the phone and the features.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Exceptionally good

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

    The phone arrived in good time and works super well. Fast with a super camera. I love this phone and intends to buy more for the kids

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing Phone

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

    Very good phone on par with higher end Samsung phones from just a few years ago. Would recommend for great starter phone sound great and camera is great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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