Description
Price: $199.99 - $48.99
(as of Nov 21, 2025 14:12:51 UTC – Details)
Discover an awesome experience at an awesome value with Galaxy A16 5G⁸. Packed with the essential features you need, A16 5G brings incredible value to everyday life.
¹Measured diagonally, the screen size is 6.7″ in the full rectangle and 6.5″ accounting for the rounded corners. Actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and the camera cutout. ²IP54 rating for water and dust resistance. Water resistance based on laboratory test conditions for exposure to splashes of fresh water. Not advised for beach or pool use. Dust resistance based on laboratory test conditions, with limited protection against dust ingress.
³The heart rate software functions are not intended for medical use. ⁴Requires a compatible phone and NFC card from participating bank. See Samsung Wallet FAQ for more information.
⁵Digital ID only for select corporate, government and educational institution partners. Mobile Driver’s License only for TSA ID purposes, only for ID holders from select states and at select TSA checkpoints. Mobile Driver’s License for TSA ID only and does not replace physical license. ⁶25W Super Fast Charger sold separately. Super Fast Charging speed depends on battery level and other factors; use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables; do not use any worn or damaged chargers or cables; incompatible charger or cable can cause serious injuries or damage to your device. ⁷MicroSD card sold separately. Portion of memory occupied by existing content. ⁸Requires optimal 5G network connection, available in select markets. Check with your carrier for availability and details. Download and streaming speeds may vary based on content provider, server connection and other factors.
CRISP DETAIL. VIVID POSSIBILITIES: The ultra-clear 6.7″ display¹ of Galaxy A16 5G helps bring your content to life whether you’re checking emails or reading online blogs and recipes.
MEMORIES MADE PICTURE PERFECT: Capture every angle in stunning clarity, from big group shots to close-ups, with the triple-lens camera on Galaxy A16 5G.
MORE DURABLE THAN EVER BEFORE: Take on your day with confidence, thanks to the awesome durability of Galaxy A16 5G with an improved IP54 rating.²
HEALTH INSIGHTS MADE EASY: Stay connected to your health with Galaxy A16 5G and Fit3. Track your steps, sleep and heart rate³ and then see it all in one place with the Samsung Health app.
AWESOME EXPERIENCE. AWESOME VALUE: Galaxy A16 5G offers essential features and practical extras designed to enhance your everyday life — all at a price you’ll love.
PAYING MAD EASY: Pay with a tap, plus store your cards and ID all in one app with Samsung Wallet.⁴, ⁵
SIX YEARS OF UPDATES. AWESOME SECURITY: Six years of OS and security updates mean you can keep your Galaxy A16 5G longer, making it a great value for years to come.
LIVE FAST. CHARGE FASTER: Focus more on the moment and less on your battery percentage with Galaxy A16 5G. Super Fast Charging⁶ powers up your battery at lightning speed so you can get back to life sooner.
STORE MORE AND WORRY LESS: With improved internal storage of up to 128GB and up to 1.5TB⁷ of expandable storage, Galaxy A16 5G makes it easy to keep cherished photos, videos and important files readily accessible whenever you need them.
Customers say
Customers find this phone to be a high-quality Samsung device that’s easy to set up and use, with a camera that takes great photos. The phone offers good value for money and excels in performance, though some report functionality issues. Battery life receives mixed feedback – while some say it stays charged well, others mention it doesn’t last a day. Connectivity is also mixed, with some customers reporting issues with Wi-Fi connectivity.
Amazonian –
Great phone regardless of budget
Great phone for a great price. Bought it for my dad, but I would take this over a flagship. I like the fingerprint sensor on the power button. Really smart design. Much better than the on-screen sensor in flagship models which don’t work properly when you put a screen protector on. The only thing missing is wireless charging, but I get that they don’t include that in a budget model. I also think it’s a little bigger than I would have liked. Maybe bigger screens are the new trend?
Adam M –
Wow what a great deal for an awesome phone !!
For $165 I honestly don’t know how you could beat the value. The screen is beautiful, the 5000 ma/h battery lasts forever and the performance is more than adequate for most people. Sure it isn’t gonna run games like a S series Galaxy, but it costs only a fraction of what they do. I bought it as a work phone for my small business and am extremely impressed. I popped in my Verizon sim card and it works flawlessly. The battery meter is a little hard to read but that is part of Samsung’s software on all Galaxies running the newest OneUI version and no fault of the phone. The 50mp camera is insanely good and the built in Google circle to search is super handy. This purchase was a home run and I would buy it again in a heartbeat.
Currer Bell –
Read the description of what’s inside the box
The price is awesome. The setup? Not bad. Not supper fast either. Nice size. Nice weight. Sharp image. Excellent audio.Read the description of what’s inside the box! There was no charger included. Not cool, and why it isn’t included? I’m not fixing to buy a new charger. Luckily, I have extra cords and that’s how I’m charging the phone.
Dominick Critelli –
GREAT Value; Works Well; Dependable
This phone certainly is an outstanding value. Today, companies hype you with devices for well over $1,000.00. I have been buying inexpensive phones like this for YEARS, and have saved great deals of money while staying in my budget and enjoying the full benefits of modern mobile phones. The display and sound quality are excellent; it is durable and withstands daily wear (that is, with the usual added benefits of an appropriate case and/or holster); it captures the signals from the cellular network very well and has great connectivity; accessories such as screen protectors, USB C cables, and power adapters are very plentiful (one thing that would cause me to immediately reject considering a phone is when the manufacturer designs their devices to require proprietary accessories), the charging time is very good; and, again, it is an overall, excellent value. Definitely deserving of 5-Stars.
RCM –
Great hardware held back by bloated software
I was looking for a secondary phone that I could dedicate specifically to work (email, number, apps, etc). In the past I’ve had plenty of low budget phones that did a great job with this (particularly the Motorola G series) but I wanted to give Samsung a try since the price to specs ratio was really good.The hardware itself is really good at this price. For $175, I got a phone with a good battery, decent camera, good screen, and a solid processor to keep most apps running well.Unfortunately, the whole Samsung suite of tools slows the phone down to a crawl if they decide to automatically run or update in the background. I hate this future of forced updates, and while it IS possible to disable “most” updates, some will still happen automatically around the Samsung suite of tools.Things like Samsung cloud, Smart things, Switch, Sync, and many more are constantly running for no reason, and attempting to interact with any will push you to create a silly Samsung account to manage their behavior. The One UI thing is extremely pushy with updates, with their overlay prompting me to update in the middle of typing an email or doing anything else.I don’t know how we’ve fallen off so badly when it comes to UX design… at some point companies decided that their needs come first, and if there’s any leftover time and budget, the user experience gets some consideration.Overall, the phone is a good piece of hardware, but the software is extremely annoying, pushy, laggy, and broken in many ways I highly recommend de-bloating the device by removing as much unnecessary crap as you possibly can, then the phone becomes much more usable.
Debbie Mathis –
Good value
Great phone. Long battery life. Good price. Easy to use. Great for people like me that want an easy to use phone.
Brandon –
It’s okay
Honestly for the price it’s nice display is nice vibration motor is nice to, coming from someone who’s always had high end Samsungs this thing isn’t bad,I do notice how much slower it is in doing anything tho downloading apps opening another page anything is slower but can’t really complain it is a $200 phone gets the job done (update)phone is so slow its aggravating only had it 4 days and already tired of the laggyness definitely going to end up buying something else soon)
Jairo Hurbi –
Dual sim and satellite ready
I recently switched to the Galaxy A16 5G, and Iâm impressed with its sleek design and practical features. Transferring my data from my previous Galaxy device was quick and seamless, and I appreciated the option to easily convert a physical SIM to an eSIM during the setup process. I also value that the phone supports both eSIM and physical SIM cards, along with satellite texting for added reliability.Since I rely on my phone for work, I often run about six apps simultaneouslyâclocking in and out, writing reports, and managing tasks. While the device handles this workload, Iâve noticed some performance lags. For example, there can be a delay when switching between apps or even when typing within one, where the text takes a moment to catch up.Battery life could also be stronger. Starting from a full charge at 7:00 AM, my phone was already down to 74% by 9:42 AM during active use. This may be expected with heavy multitasking, but itâs worth noting for anyone who depends on their phone throughout the day.Overall, the Galaxy A16 5G delivers solid features, reliable connectivity options, and a smooth transfer experience, though users who need heavy multitasking may experience some lag and faster battery drain.