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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Granny is moving on up!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I am very pleased at the decision I made to upgrade to this phone. It gives me way more data storage than my previous phone and the visibility of the numbers and material to be read is much more clearer.
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I am very happy with my new Samsung Galaxy A16 phone! It has been extremely easy for me to add apps and delete those I didn't want, and it does everything I need and more! I am still exploring all the many ways to use it, and look forward to learning to use the camera and the many other ways I can use it to enhance my cell phone experience. I have been very pleased with the service department at Best Buy when I have brought in my laptop also and plan to refer all my friends whenever they are looking for a phone or laptop.
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Samsung - Galaxy A16 5G 128GB (Unlocked) - Blue Black
The product is good, considering the price. Great photos and ease of use. The technician, Ricky, who transferred the data from the old smartphone to this new one was excellent
The Galaxy A16 5G is a steal! Runs smoothly for ev
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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Bought the Galaxy A16 5G, 128GB. Solid phone for the price. Smooth performance, great battery lasts all day, and love the six-year update promise. Camera's decent in daylight, but night shots and gaming could be better due to limited RAM. Overall, great budget buy!
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I wanted to take a cheaper phone on vacation rather than my regular phone. Best Buy had this bad boy on special so I got me one. Yes the phone is not as snappy as my more expensive phone, but for a whole lot less, I can live with it. The Camera is good, the screen is clear and bright enough, Battery life has been great. All in all for the price I paid, i'd say I got great value for money.
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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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
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Samsung
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Everything about the galaxy A16 is perfect, the phone is very solid and has a long lasting battery
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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.
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I was excited to upgrade to the Samsung A16, expecting at least a modest improvement over my previous Moto G 2023, but unfortunately, this phone's speed has been a disappointment. The A16 constantly lags and gets stuck, making even basic tasks frustrating. Scrolling through apps, switching between screens, and even typing can feel sluggish.
What’s most surprising is that despite being two years newer, the A16 actually feels slower than my old Moto G. Looking at Geekbench scores, my A16 has a single-core score of 853 and a multi-core score of 1824, compared to my Moto G 2023’s 745 and 1779, respectively. On paper, the A16 should at least match my old phone’s performance, but in real-world usage, the A16 feels noticeably slower which makes it hard to use comfortably.
Aside from the underwhelming speed, the phone does have a decent screen and camera for the price, but I simply can’t recommend it due to the poor performance. I understand that a budget phone isn’t going to be a powerhouse, but I at least expected it to perform as well as my old Moto G. Sadly, that’s not the case.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality, Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great gadget for the price.
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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Efficient, great value for the money paid. Works just as well as my very pricy samsung galaxy s24. Wondering why I'm paying so much for other phones. This phone does great and originally bought one for travel(unlocked) but now I've bought another to gift as well. Camera and screen are comparable to my regular phone, although i will say that after restarting or first powering onn it does take about 10 seconds of lag, after which it runs just smooth. I dont mind those 10 seconds, I usually dont fully power off the phone anyhow.
Pictures and videos are wonderful as well considering the price paid.
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Works well. Easy to use and navigate. Camera quality is decent.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works in India and exceeds expectation
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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I bought this Samsung Galaxy A16 5G 128GB unlocked phone for my father visiting from India, because the Redmi phone he carried from India didn't work here with T-Mobile prepaid sim.
This phone worked perfectly no issues. I checked with Samsung reps if this is work in India and they confirmed it will work in India as well. Waiting to see if it will.
This phone is dual sim. One is eSim and one physical sim.
Quality is really good for the price. Super Amoled screen in this price range is impressive.
It's splash proof only but you can't expect anything beyond at his price range.
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This is a very good phone. The only issue is coming from a Galaxy S22 to this A16, i definitely notice the speed difference. The battery life is great and its a great phone, for the money.
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I bought the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and I’m honestly very happy with it. The phone feels smooth and responsive for everyday use, and the Light Gray color looks clean and modern, even better in person than in photos.
The screen is large and bright, which makes watching videos, scrolling social media, and reading really comfortable. I also love having 128GB of storage, so I don’t have to worry about running out of space for apps, pictures, or videos.
Battery life has been great — it easily lasts me a full day and more with regular use. The camera takes clear, nice photos, especially in good lighting, and it’s perfect for everyday moments and video calls.
Since it’s unlocked, setup was simple and it works perfectly with my carrier. Overall, this phone does exactly what I need without being complicated or overpriced. It’s a solid, reliable choice, and I’d definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a good 5G phone at a great value.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Jalissa’s Review
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Great phone. Nice size. Very efficient and convenient. Perfect for my son and very up to date. Highly recommended!