Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Prepaid

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Color

Blue Black

Storage

128 GB

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Total device cost

Retail Price

Overview

The Galaxy A16 5G brings you a stunning 6.7" display¹ that makes everything from videos to games pop with sharp, vivid clarity. Capture every moment in brilliant detail with its triple-lens camera, and say goodbye to blurry pics! With an IP54 rating,² Galaxy A16 is water- and dust-resistant to protect your phone in all kinds of environments. With features like Samsung Wallet for secure payments,^3,5,6 Super Fast Charging⁸ to keep you moving, and up to six years of updates, this phone has everything you need for a smooth, secure, and exciting experience. Need extra space? The A16 5G offers 128GB of built-in storage, expandable up to 1.5TB⁴, so you can keep all your photos, videos, and files on hand. Oh, and did we mention Samsung TV Plus? Get 350+ live channels and 1000s of movies on demand — all for free!⁹

Reviews

4.5

838 reviews

77% of reviewers recommend this product.

This product is good quality

New2Samsung . 4 hours ago

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is my very first time purchasing a Samsung device, and I love it so far. My new device was very easy to set up, it has a lot of different features that my other phone doesn't have, but I seemed to figure it out for the most part. I do wish they made more cases for this particular device though. All in all, I most definitely would recommend Samsung to anyone that never owned a Samsung before.

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SAMSUNG 4 LIFE

Olmissriot . 6 hours ago

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My new galaxy a16 5g with Galaxy AI is my new baby.

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Measured 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.
IP54 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.
Only compatible with NFC enabled credit cards from participating banks and qualifying Samsung devices. Check with your bank/issuer to ensure that your card is compatible. Visit the Samsung Wallet FAQ for additional information.
Portion of memory occupied by existing content. MicroSD card sold separately.
Please visit the Samsung Wallet FAQ for additional information: https://www.samsung.com/us/apps/samsung-wallet/faq/ . Network coverage may affect feature usage.
Only compatible with NFC-enabled credit cards from participating banks and qualifying Samsung devices. Check with your bank / issuer to ensure that your card is compatible.
Digital 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.
25W 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.
Available for free on Samsung Smart TVs released after 2016, Galaxy devices, Smart Monitors, Family Hub refrigerators and the web. Internet required to stream.

Specs

Awesome experience. Awesome value.

Galaxy A16 5G combines reliability with incredible value, making it the perfect companion for your daily routine. Packed with essential features like Samsung Wallet for secure payments³ and expandable storage for all your cherished memories⁴, A16 5G empowers you to stay organized and connected. Plus, with up to six years of software updates, your phone will remain secure and up to date.

Design

Colors

Blue Black

Height

6.47 in

Width

3.07 in

Notable Materials

DT Pro

Weight

7.05 oz

Depth

0.31 in

Charging Port

USB Type C

Accessibility

Overall

Accessibility Shortcut, Android Accessibility Suite, Bixby

Auditory

Hearing Aid Support, Live Caption, Live Transcribe, Real-Time Text, Sound Amplifier, Sound Notifications

Voice Assistant

Google Assistant, Bixby

Mobility

Switch Access

HAC

Pass

Visual

Magnification, Text and display, TalkBack, Select to Speak

Battery

Standby Time

Up to 350 hours

mAh (per hour)

5,000mAh

Usage Time

Up to 29 hours

Fast Charge

Network

4G LTE speeds range between 11 and 75 Mbps for downloads and between 1 and 13 Mbps for uploads. Great for voice calls, downloading files, web surfing and other activities that don't require higher bandwidth.

Wi-fi

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Tri-Band (2.4/5/6GHz) | Wi-Fi 6E

SAR

Head: 0.56 W/Kg | Body: 0.87 W/Kg | Router: 0.87 W/Kg | Simul: 1.55 | W/Kg

FCC ID

A3LSMA166U

Global & Roaming Network

4G: 1, 3, 7, 12, 20, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41 | 5G: n77, n78 | GSM/UMTS Quad

5G Nationwide

5G speeds range between 35 Mbps and 143 Mbps for downloads and between 5 and 31 Mbps for uploads. Great for gaming, streaming, and other steady bandwidth activities.

5G Ultra Wide-Band

5G Ultra Wideband speeds range between 195 and 634 Mbps for downloads and between 10 and 53 Mbps for uploads. Great for work, file-sharing, video conferencing, and other high-bandwidth activities.

World Device

Camera

Rear Camera

50MP (F1.8) AF | 5MP (F2.2) UW | 2MP (F2.4) Macro | Flash

Front Camera

13MP FF F2.0

Video Recording

FHD 1920x1080 @ 30fps | HD 1280x720 @ 30fps

Camera Modes

Portrait, Photo, Video, Pro, Panorama, Food, Night, Macro, Slow Motion, Hyperlapse

Performance

Bluetooth

Yes, BT 5.3

Processor

Exynos 1330 | Octa-core (2 x 2.4GHz + 6 x 2.0GHz)

Android 14.0

Expandable Memory

Hotspot

Memory/Storage

128GB (ROM) + 4GB LPDDR4 (RAM)

Security

Fingerprint, Facial recognition

Display

Screen Size

6.7 in

Refresh Rate

90 Hz

Screen Type

Super AMOLED

Aspect Ratio

FHD+ 1080 x 2340 (19.5:9)

SKU#

SMA166UZKV

What's in the box

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Quick Reference Guide/Samsung Terms & Conditions
USB Cable (Type C to C)
Pre-Installed SIM Card (PREPAID ONLY)

Measured 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.
IP54 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.
Only compatible with NFC enabled credit cards from participating banks and qualifying Samsung devices. Check with your bank/issuer to ensure that your card is compatible. Visit the Samsung Wallet FAQ for additional information.
Portion of memory occupied by existing content. MicroSD card sold separately.
Please visit the Samsung Wallet FAQ for additional information: https://www.samsung.com/us/apps/samsung-wallet/faq/ . Network coverage may affect feature usage.
Only compatible with NFC-enabled credit cards from participating banks and qualifying Samsung devices. Check with your bank / issuer to ensure that your card is compatible.
Digital 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.
25W 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.
Available for free on Samsung Smart TVs released after 2016, Galaxy devices, Smart Monitors, Family Hub refrigerators and the web. Internet required to stream.

Reviews

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Prepaid Reviews

4.5

838 reviews

77% of reviewers recommend this product.

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This product is good quality

New2Samsung . 4 hours ago

Samsung US Originally posted on Samsung US

SAMSUNG 4 LIFE

Olmissriot . 6 hours ago

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My new galaxy a16 5g with Galaxy AI is my new baby.

Samsung US Originally posted on Samsung US

Love this phones features and the design.

Nemostoner . 7 hours ago

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love this phones features and the design it's Galaxy AI is Outstanding.

Samsung US Originally posted on Samsung US

Great features.

Sj661i . 7 hours ago

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Work, shopping, and gaming. Plus more. This phone is my life and I'm sure appreciative.

Samsung US Originally posted on Samsung US

Very happy with the features of this phone

Samsunglover . 12 hours ago

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I run door dash all day long on my phone as well as streaming heart radio to my carplay it has a long battery life and a lot of awesome features that will make anyone's day that much easier. The Samsung Ai feature is my favorite its clearr concise and does what u ask it. Very happy eithmy new Samsung phone

Samsung US Originally posted on Samsung US

Not a good phone

Fursey . 20 hours ago

Not very happy with this phone. Very slow and at times unresponsive

Samsung US Originally posted on Samsung US

Meh it's absolutely a dead let down

Squishy . 21 hours ago

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have never really used Galaxy AI or AI in general not a big fan. But as far as the Samsung Galaxy a16 5G is concerned in my opinion it is not up to par compared to other technology that we have nowadays!! This phone doesn't even have the ability to use a wireless charger, a fast charge charger pad, has the worst technology I've seen in a very long time as far as streaming movies on Wi-Fi or not, and it's very glitchy!! I am absolutely let down by this phone and a lack of technology that it has along with the lack of abilities that it has installed in it. Whether I'm stream movies on Wi-Fi or not the movie Always ends up being very slow speed, the mouth movement and the words don't line up, or it becomes a very pixelated as if it's almost hesitant to work!! There are other things that I could speak on as far as the screen not always registering where you're touching or what you're touching whether you're even touching the screen nor does the finger sensor on the side for the biometrics. This phone is a complete let down and an ultimate failure in my opinion since the early 2000s especially for Samsung!!!!!!!!

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This phone has everything you need for anything

smokey2345 . 23 hours ago

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use my A16 5G for every day job procedures I use it for my online banking it's also my business phone. I use it to play online casinos and also stream my wrestling PPLs once a month. I can do multiple tasks at the same time with my A16 5G. I can't wait to try the new galaxy AI I think it'll be better than what it's being put out to be.

Samsung US Originally posted on Samsung US

Samsung galaxy A16

Bigdaady23 . 1 day ago

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I used it to play games with it even my work plus get paid on it I love it thank you.

R&R - 12 hours ago

What’s up Bigdaady23, We love hearing from users like you! The Galaxy A16 5G excels in productivity and seamlessly transitions into an outstanding entertainment device right in the palm of your hand. We’re thrilled to hear it's making a positive impact for you. With its 5000mAh battery, you can accomplish more for a longer period. Thank you for your review. We appreciate your trust in Samsung! -Ty Samsung Support smsng.us/Samsung-Support Samsung Community smsng.us/Samsung-Community Facebook smsng.us/Facebook-Messenger X https://smsng.us/X-Messages

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I love how colorful the screen is the colors are v

MRSurquhart01 . 1 day ago

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Galaxy my AI is really great I love it. There is so much you can do we ith it. I use my device all day everyday for music, work, and personal I use the calendar the wallet the camera which I believe is the best camera I have had. I always get Samsungs my next one I really want is the A36 5g the A16 5g is the closets to the s series flagship phone and I can afford it. It's great

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FAQs

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Prepaid FAQs

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storage used . Apr 29, 2025

how much storage is used by pre installed software

Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 month

The available storage on this device after system partition is 108.7 GB -Dee

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Gina . Apr 27, 2025

does this take screen shots of pages you are looking at?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 month

Yes, you can take screeshots. More information here: https://www.verizon.com/support/knowledge-base-309359/ ~Maria

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MultiHeadphones . Apr 7, 2025

Does this phone have a headphone jack?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support2 months

The Galaxy A16 does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack. -Toni

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wif calling . Mar 26, 2025

Does the A 16 allow WIFI calling, or VoWiFi?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support2 months

Yes. ~Peter

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Kris . Mar 19, 2025

Does the camera have scan capabilities?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support2 months

Yes, the camera for this phone has the built-in scanning capabilities. -Sarge

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Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Prepaid

Reviews

4.5

This product is good quality

SAMSUNG 4 LIFE

More durable than ever before.

Super charge your day with Super Fast Charging.

The best of TV. All for free. All on your phone.

Need more storage? We have you covered.

A digital wallet is already in your Galaxy.

Memories made picture perfect.

Awesome experience. Awesome value.

Your content, super smooth.

More durable than ever before.

Super charge your day with Super Fast Charging.

Design

Accessibility

Battery

Network

Camera

Performance

Display

SKU#

What's in the box

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Prepaid Reviews

4.5

This product is good quality

SAMSUNG 4 LIFE

Love this phones features and the design.

Great features.

Very happy with the features of this phone

Not a good phone

Meh it's absolutely a dead let down

This phone has everything you need for anything

Samsung galaxy A16

I love how colorful the screen is the colors are v

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