Price: $134.00
(as of Jun 20, 2025 06:04:24 UTC – Details)
The Samsung Galaxy A16 offers a solid mix of features tailored for budget-conscious users while maintaining the quality expected of the Galaxy A series. It boasts a vibrant 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a smooth 90Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 1080×2340, delivering excellent clarity and color reproduction. The device is available with the Mideatek Helio G99, with a focus on providing stable everyday performance. With a 50MP main camera, a 5MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro sensor, the phone ensures decent photography capabilities. A 13MP front-facing camera complements the setup for selfies and video calls. It runs on Android 14 with Samsung’s One UI 6.1, supported by six promised major software updates, ensuring long-term usability. While its 5,000mAh battery supports 25W wired charging, the lack of a charger in the box may require an additional purchase. Expandable storage via microSD is a welcome addition. With features like an IP54 rating for dust and splash resistance, 5G connectivity, and a side-mounted fingerprint reader, the Galaxy A16 5G balances affordability with functionality, making it an appealing option for users seeking modern essentials on a budget. This device will not carrier provided IMEI compatibility checks due to incomplete records. AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile customers: Simply place your active Sim card into the device to begin connecting to the network. MVNO customers(Metro, Mint, Ultra, Xfinity, Straight Talk, Spectrum, Cricket, etc.): You will need to “activate” your IMEI with a representative over a phone call(Automated methods will not work). Initially, they will tell you the device is not compatible. You will need to ask them to record the IMEI number anyway. Once that is complete, you will need to ensure you place the sim card into the corresponding slot. IMEI 1 is assigned to sim card slot 1. IMEI 2 is assigned to sim card slot 2. If all prior steps have been properly completed, your phone should begin to operate as expected after a few minutes.
4G LTE Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66
Display: Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM) | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76″, 0.64µm, AF | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76″, 0.64µm, AF | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Battery: 5000 mAh, non-removable | 25W wired
Please note, this device does not support E-SIM. This device is compatible with Verizon, AT&T, and their MVNO’s(Spectrum, Cricket, Xfinity, H2O, Visible, etc.). This device is NOT compatible with T-Mobile and its MVNO’s(Metro, Ultra, Mint, etc.). Please contact the seller for more information about carrier compatibility. A power adapter is NOT included.
Customers say
Customers give positive feedback about the phone’s quality. However, the device has compatibility issues, with multiple customers reporting it doesn’t work with T-Mobile. Additionally, several customers mention the phone is not unlocked.
