Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- SM-A166UZAAXAA
- SKU:
- 6607857
Rating by feature
- Display Quality
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Camera
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Battery Life
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers recognize the Galaxy A16 5G 128GB (Unlocked) for its considerable overall performance, good camera quality, and impressive battery life. Many also appreciate its ease of use, beautiful design, and ample storage capacity. However, some customers have expressed concerns about the processor speed, limited RAM, occasional overheating, and connectivity issues.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
New phone
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Dont like the phone. A lot not transfered from my other phone. Cant delete emails. Getting all kinds of junk that i cant delete. Very unhappy.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Howdy NatalieA, thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G. We appreciate your candor as we make every effort to improve the design and functionality of our product line. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty on our products for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. You can transfer many different types of files using Smart Switch. However, some content can only be transferred between two Galaxy devices. Feel free to check out, "Content that can be transferred with Smart Switch" to learn more about what content is transferrable. If you're unable to delete emails on your Galaxy A16 5G, please restart your phone and clear the email app's cache/data. You can also check app updates, disable "Confirm deletions" in settings, or ensure your account settings are correct, or try deleting via webmail. If you have any questions for us or if you would like any further assistance after reviewing the resources shared, please let us know by reaching out to Support. Thank you for being an unwavering Samsung customer. - Debra
Ok for the price
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had too many issues with this phine it freezes up , the battery life is pretty bad and ithad alot of glitching and it was a brand new phone. Would not recommend
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Aloha CynthiaB, thank you for finding the opportunity to share your sentiments with us about your Samsung Galaxy A16 5G. We value your feedback as we are committed to constant innovation as we strive to improve the design and functionality of our product line. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty on our products for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. Please take a moment to check out, "Samsung phone or tablet freezes and crashes," "Apps are draining battery on Galaxy phone or tablet," "Galaxy Battery - Optimization," "Get the most out of your Galaxy phone or tablet battery," and "Samsung phone battery drains quickly on 5G service" to help resolve what you've described to be experiencing with your device. Let us know if you would like any further assistance afterward by contacting Support. Thank you for being a staunch Samsung customer. - Debra
- Cons mentioned:Ram
I would avoid this slow phone
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Extremely slow. The 4GB of RAM is the main problem. Even slower than the Moto G 5G. I would avoid this phone.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend Samsung A16 5G
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Its a ok phone good for the price just not the best it run supper slow and is really laggy once you use like 115 gbs but its a good budget friendly phone that can last 2 or 3 years!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Salutations JaydenN, thanks for sharing your thoughts with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G. We value your candor as we strive to continue improving our product line based on our customer feedback. Samsung offers a 12-month warranty on your device 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. Feel free to check out, "How to keep your Galaxy phone or tablet from slowing down" to help resolve what you have described to be experiencing with your device. Let us know if you would like any further assistance afterward by contacting Support. Thanks for being a faithful Samsung customer. - Debra
Great startup phone!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Battery drains very quickly! Great startup phone for both kids and older adults!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Aloha Alex, thank you for sharing your experience with using the Samsung Galaxy A16 with us. We appreciate your critiques as we strive to improve the functionality and design of our product line. If your Galaxy A16 battery is not performing as expected, take a look at "Apps are draining battery on Galaxy phone or tablet," "Galaxy Battery - Optimization," "Get the most out of your Galaxy phone or tablet battery," and "Samsung phone battery drains quickly on 5G service" to help resolve what you may be experiencing with your battery life. If you would like any further assistance afterward, do not hesitate to reach out to Support. Thank you for being a devoted Samsung customer. - Debra
Dont buy it
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Horrible phone . Battery gets so hot it burns my fingers just talking on the phone . Lags and sometimes freezes up . Wished id never bought it . Id even trade it in and pay the diffrence for another one but its not on thd trade in list
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Aloha LesiaS, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G. We value your candor as we strive to improve the functionality and performance of our product line. Samsung offers a 12-month warranty for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. Whether you're using a phone, tablet, smart watch, or earbuds, all Galaxy devices have a set temperature range, where they operate at their best. While they may feel warm under certain conditions, like charging, this does not affect the device's lifespan or performance. However, if your devices get too warm, it could cause some issues. Although your Galaxy devices may get warm sometimes, they have built-in safeguards to alert you and protect themselves if their temperature exceeds the normal operating range. Check out, "Keep your Galaxy device at its normal operating temperature" to learn about the factors that may affect your device's temperature. Also feel free to check out, "Samsung phone or tablet freezes and crashes" to help resolve what you've described to be experiencing with your device. Let us know if you have any questions or if you would like any further assistance afterward by reaching out to Support. Thanks for being a cherished Samsung customer. - Debra
It’s just okay for the price
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It’s okay, price and basic functions, but I would prefer other phone
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Aloha Sihcas20, thanks for taking the time out of your busy day to share your thoughts with us about your Samsung Galaxy A16. As we strive to be innovative and make improvements on the design and functionality of our product line, your feedback is invaluable. If you would like to share any other feedback with us or if you would like any further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to Support. Thank you for being a steadfast Samsung customer. - Debra
Its slow
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.First I bought the a15 and I thought surely they improved it . But no its as slow and laggy as the a15 it will hang on you while using if it wasnt for that i would give it 5 stars.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Salutations Encrypted46, thank you for sharing your thoughts with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G. We value your sentiments as we continue to improve the functionality and performance of our devices. 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 nuts and bolts of your device's performance. It provides an overview of your battery, storage, and RAM. You can also automatically optimize your phone or tablet for faster, better performance. Please feel free to check out, "Keep your Galaxy phone or tablet from slowing down with Device Care" to help improve the performance of your device. Feel free to reach out to Support afterward if you would like any further assistance. Thank you for being a valued Samsung customer. - Debra
Samsung lifetime customer
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.System UI problem, meaning that certain app will run slow and also the phone will freeze. Since I'm sick of returning items I will upgrade my device later
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Greetings DDUN, thank you for sharing your thoughts with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G. We value your sentiments as we improve our product line based on our customer feedback. The Device Care feature is available to keep up with the nuts and bolts of your device. 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" and "Samsung phone or tablet freezes and crashes" to help resolve what you've described to be experiencing with your device. Let us know afterward if you would like further assistance by contacting Support at your leisure. Thank you for being a staunch Samsung customer. - Debra
Customer
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The phone is ok but it has some glitches, I was forced to buy a new phone because my old phone didn't receive updates anymore. I don't like the new phones with intrusive AI.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Salutations EnriqueM, thanks for taking the opportunity to review your Samsung Galaxy A16 5G. Your feedback allows us to remain committed to constant innovation as we strive to improve the design and functionality of our product line. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty on our products for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. Galaxy AI comes built into Samsung brand devices like smartphones, tablets and earbuds. It was first introduced with the Galaxy S24 Series smartphones and has been added into various products released since then. If you want to be sure of getting a certain Galaxy AI feature, check beforehand to see if it's provided on that particular device. You can experience Galaxy AI with Galaxy devices like: Z Fold7, Z Flip7, S25 Series, Watch8, Tab S11 Ultra, and Buds3 Pro. If you would like to share additional feedback with us or if you would like any further assistance, please feel free to contact Support. Thank you for being a dedicated Samsung customer. - Debra
- Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Sumsang
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The phone works perfect it’s a good phone and I’ve already recommended to others
I would recommend this to a friend 20 dollar phone max
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Trash phone if you do Samsung then S line is the only way to go
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Hello AndrewK, thank you for finding the time to share your sentiments with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G. We appreciate your feedback as it allows us to improve the design and functionality of our product line. Our goal is for our customers to feel like they are having the most marvelous experiences when using our products. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty on our products for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. Without having any details available regarding what may be occurring with your device and without being able to ask you any follow up questions to probe further, I recommend reaching out to Support if you would like any further assistance. Thank you for being a treasured Samsung customer. - Debra
Stop lying to The people
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The customer service Representative said it would be ready for pickup in 1 hour, and that was at 11am this morning. They got a 2 because the manager expedited it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendHorrible phone
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The worst phone I have ever had, and I’ve had many. If you have nerves of steel, then go ahead and buy this phone. A million times I wanted to throw it against a concrete wall just to be done with it. It is unbelievably slow. Opening apps, typing, switching screens — everything feels like it’s stuck in the past. This phone belongs in 2009, no joke. Save yourself the frustration.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Hello SandraV, thank you for sharing your sentiments with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G. We value your thoughts as we improve the performance and functionality of our product line. Please take a moment to review, "Keep your Galaxy phone or tablet from slowing down with Device Care" and "Galaxy phone or tablet's screen is frozen or responds too slowly" to help resolve what you may be experiencing with your device. If you would like any further assistance afterward, please feel free to reach out to Support. Thank you for being a dedicated Samsung customer. - Debra
Sorry for bothering you
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awful service, im sure the guy was a manager too. returned the phone because he wasnt getting any credit from me for being rude and dismissive. got the phone elsewhere.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendWould not recommend
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Poor speakerphone quality. Cuts in and out. Very slow. Takes a long time to go from page to page or take a picture.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Greetings ThereseH, thank you for finding the opportunity to share your sentiments with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G. We appreciate your feedback as it provides us the opportunity to remain innovative while improving the functionality of our product line. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty on our products for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. Please take a moment to check out, "Speaker not working on Samsung phone" and "Keep your Galaxy phone or tablet from slowing down with Device Care" to help resolve what you've described to be experiencing with your device. Let us know afterward if you would like any further assistance by contacting Support. Thank you for being a trustworthy Samsung customer. - Debra
You get what you pay for...
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This phone lacks of quality, it doesn't connect as fast as an apple or other androids phones
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Aloha MariaE, thank you for taking the opportunity to share your feedback with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G. We appreciate your candor as we continue to improve the functionality and performance of our product line. Samsung offers a 12-month warranty on your device for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. The Galaxy A16 5G is great budget-friendly phone, for those who value a good balance of affordability and essential features like a vibrant display, solid battery life, 5G connectivity, and strong software support. If your Galaxy A16 5G is not performing as expected, please feel free to review "Keep your Galaxy phone or tablet from slowing down with Device Care" and "Issues with mobile network connection on Samsung phone or tablet" to help resolve what you've described to be experiencing with your device. If you would like any further assistance afterward, please feel free to contact Support. Thanks for being a staunch Samsung customer. - Debra
- Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Samsung 16
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It's good product i buy this phone for me and my girlfriend
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Greetings AbayM, thank you for taking the opportunity to share your thoughts with us about your experience with the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G. We value your feedback as we strive to improve the functionality and performance of our product line. Samsung offers a 12-month warranty on your device 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 reach out to Support at your leisure. Thanks for choosing Samsung! - Debra
Worst Purchansed Phone Ever
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Doesnt work at all always freezes ever since i have bought it would not recommend it to any one to buy
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Greetings Mahum, thanks for taking the time to reach out and share your feedback with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G. We value your candor as we continue to make improvements on our product line to best suit the needs of our customers. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty on your device for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. When your Galaxy phone or tablet freezes or crashes, it can be really nerve-wracking. The good news is that this can probably be fixed without having to send it in for service. Performing simple actions like rebooting and updating the software are just a couple of the things you can do to prevent freezes and crashes in the future. Please take a moment to review, "Samsung phone or tablet freezes and crashes" to help resolve what you have described to be experiencing with your device. If you would like any further assistance afterward, please feel free to reach out to Support. Thanks for choosing Samsung! - Debra
Review
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not a very good phone............slow and lots of better options out there
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Samsung
Posted .Aloha RenerG, thank you for providing us with detailed feedback regarding your experience with using the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G. We strive to provide our customers with exceptional experiences and quality products. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty on your device for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. Please feel free to review, " Keep your Galaxy phone or tablet from slowing down with Device Care" to help resolve what you've described to be experiencing with your Galaxy A16 5G. If you would like any further assistance afterward, please do not hesitate to reach out to Support. Thanks for being a steadfast Samsung customer. - Debra