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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 527 reviews

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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93%would recommend to a friend
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  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice phone

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

    nice phone good screen and battery life. UI is fine but good for budget fast

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Speed
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome phone

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

    This phone is awesome for the price. Nice camera, nice gb capacity, good processor, and the quality feels like the more expensive premium phones.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works well for a midgrade phone

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

    So far it works fine. I think I like phones without all the AI stuff. This phone uses a lot of it, but Im from the older crowd. This is the first time I bought new phone in 6 years so there is a learning curve, some stuff is the same It appears to be working well as a mid grade phone.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    LOVE IT

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

    I had a Noki which was just terrible. This Samsung galaxy is heaven sent. Getting all my settings setup was very easy. This cell is light weight and eady to navigate thru. The camera gives clear pictures. I dont get dropped calls. Im satisfied .

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

    SAMSUNG GALAXY A16 5G

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

    I went into Best Buy to purchase my new Samsung Galaxy A16A 5G phone. I had just recently purchased the exact same phone in July 2025 through Cricket Wireless & I paid cash for my phone. When i went to switch from Cricket to AT&T Wireless for my phone service, Cricket refused to unlock my phone i had purchased 4 months prior to switching companies. AT&T is the lead Sister company over Cricket wireless. Cricket refused to unlock my phone supposedly because as per their policy I owned my phone for less than 6 months. It didn't matter that i purchased my phone with cash they simply refused because they lost another customer. These past few years I was becoming very unsatisfied with Cricket Wireless and after talking to the ladies at AT&T Wireless I was able to enroll into a wireless plan called 55+ Just by my enrolling into their 55+ program I save $30 per month from what I was paying Cricket. I had been a customer of Cricket for several years and couldn't believe how rude they were every time i visited their store. Lazy not wanting to help me when i came in, etc. Definitely NOT the case with Best Buy. I was warmly greeted, shown their phone selection, and served within a timely manner. Plus when I purchased my new phone same exact model like Cricket, I saved over $200 purchasing it through Best Buy and also a screen protector added in the cost of the purchase price. I'M VERY SATISFIED WITH BEST BUY!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My new Samsung phone.

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

    Very good phone easy to use and a very good camera.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    New samsung 36

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

    Great samung phone, takes great pictures easy to use. Fantastic price

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Storage capacity

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cell samsung

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

    It's a low-capacity cell phone, however it works well

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

    Samsung Galaxy A36

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

    I switched mobile phone carriers and wanted to upgrade my phone. First, I needed an "unlocked" phone. Second, I needed a phone that would work with the new carrier. The Best Buy product description was very helpful and reassuring. It completely eliminated any guess work by listing all the carriers the phone worked with. I received the phone quickly and the switch over process was flawless. The detailed Best Buy product description allowed me to select the product I wanted and gave me the assurance the product I selected would meet my needs. Thanks Best Buy!

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not bad if you're in a pinch

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

    Pros: The screen quality is great and battery lasts for days Cons: Camera is sluggish, U.I feels clunky, does not have wireless charging

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
      Posted .

      Howdy Cassisclass, thank you for taking the time to share your sentiments with us about your experiencing using the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G. We value your candor as we continue to make improvements on our product line based on consumer feedback. We would love nothing more than to be able to assist you with whatever you may be experiencing with your camera functionality but without having any details available regarding what may be occurring and without being able to ask you any follow up questions to probe further, I recommend reaching out to Support. Thank you for being a dedicated Samsung customer. - Debra Samsung

  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice phone

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

    Love samsung phones, good price point Amazing screen Fast processor

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cell phone

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

    This phone is perfect for me. The size, the color. It works perfect

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Ok product

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

    Budget friendly. Good battery life. Take pretty decent pictures.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Happy with purchase

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

    My dad needed a new phone and I bought him this for Christmas. I did all the setting up and seems very in line with Samsungs more pricey models. I wouldn't buy him a phone that I thought wouldn't be a good item or wasn't good quality and so far I'm impressed. It's very similar to my galaxy which was 3x as much and it's very nice in person.

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

    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.

    Nice phone the color is very nice and the screen love it

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A great Samsung Alternative

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

    Great phone, especially if you can catch it at $300 or less. It's a mod tier performer, but it's significantly snappier than the A16 since it has a Snapdragon 6 chip set. Highly recommend for those on a budget.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Phone

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

    Excellent device beauty and fast charging and connectivity

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice phone under budget

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

    Good for normal usage. Camera is average and little slow. User interface is good. Battery back is good. Difficult to get good phone case

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Happy phone owner

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

    Color is cool, the ease of use is wonderful. Great phone!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great phone

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

    Is an excellent phone super fast !!!! Great camera!! I'm in love with my new phone

    I would recommend this to a friend
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