Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Prepaid
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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.
Design
Colors
Blue Black
Depth
0.31 in.
Height
6.47 in
Width
3.07 in
Notable Materials
DT Pro
Weight
7.05 oz
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
Y
Network
4G
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
Yes. Works in over 200 countries depending on your plan.
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)
OS
Android 14.0
Expandable Memory
Y
Hotspot
Y
Memory/Storage
128GB (ROM) + 4GB LPDDR4 (RAM)
Security
Fingerprint, Facial recognition
Display
Screen
6.7 in
Refresh Rate
90 Hz
Screen Type
Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio
FHD+ 1080 x 2340 (19.5:9)
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- 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.
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Toby . Sep 15, 2026
What operating system does this phone have and what is it upgradeable to?
Cindy . May 15, 2026
Will Verizon unlock if I switch from prepaid to post paid
Prepaid devices purchased from Verizon will remain locked to the network until the completion of 365 days of paid and active service. After 365 days of paid and active service, the device will automatically unlock unless the device is deemed stolen or purchased fraudulently. You can see our unlock policies here: https://www.verizon.com/about/consumer-safety/device-unlocking-policy -John
Mary . May 3, 2026
Is this phone compatible with the 55+ prepaid
Yes. For 365 days from the original activation date this phone may only be used with Verizon services, including prepaid or postpaid. Visit https://www.verizon.com/about/consumer-safety/device-unlocking-policy for more details. For specific assistance with your account, contact us: https://www.verizon.com/digital/nsa/nos/ui/ngd/contactus