Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Prepaid
Reviews
4.4
935 reviews
71% of reviewers recommend this product.
Love the camera
MammaT . 4 hours ago
Samsung US Originally posted on Samsung US
Samsung Rocks!
RocknMySam . 7 hours ago
Samsung US Originally posted on Samsung US
- 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.
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.
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More durable than ever before.
Super charge your day with Super Fast Charging.
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
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
Y
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 Size
6.7 in
Refresh Rate
90 Hz
Screen Type
Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio
FHD+ 1080 x 2340 (19.5:9)
SKU#
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.
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Prepaid Reviews
4.4
935 reviews
71% of reviewers recommend this product.
Love the camera
MammaT . 4 hours ago
Samsung US Originally posted on Samsung US
Samsung Rocks!
RocknMySam . 7 hours ago
Samsung US Originally posted on Samsung US
This phone has wonderful camera features.
BossBarbie . 9 hours ago
Samsung US Originally posted on Samsung US
Galaxy AI: my brains new best friend
Chiphappens89 . 16 hours ago
Samsung US Originally posted on Samsung US
This phone has great features when taking pictures
JLONG74044 . 17 hours ago
Samsung US Originally posted on Samsung US
This phone has been a life saver
AspiringAdult . 18 hours ago
Samsung US Originally posted on Samsung US
Same as the a15 5g
Scooter . 1 day ago
R&R - 19 hours ago
Ahoy Scooter, Thank you for sharing your insights on the Galaxy A16 5G. While the Galaxy A15 and the Galaxy A16 share some similarities, the A16 5G is an upgrade. It features a slightly larger display, a faster processor based on the Exynos 1330, and offers six years of software updates, which provides it with a distinct advantage. Necessary enhancements have been made in key areas. If you would like to learn more about the features of the Galaxy A16 5G, please visit the link below: “Useful Features on the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G, A26 5G, and A36 5G.” Thank you for your review, and we appreciate your choice of Samsung as your preferred brand. Useful features on the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G, A26 5G, and A36 5G https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10004655/ -Ty Samsung Support smsng.us/Samsung-Support Samsung Community smsng.us/Samsung-Community Facebook smsng.us/Facebook-Messenger X https://smsng.us/X-MessagesSamsung US Originally posted on Samsung US
New phone. But enjoying it.
geesphone . 1 day ago
Samsung US Originally posted on Samsung US
I do not really like this devife
1 day ago
R&R - 19 hours ago
Hey hey Charbee, Thank you for reaching out and sharing your experience with your Galaxy A16 5G! Your device might benefit from a software update, along with some routine optimizations. If you’ve noticed that your phone is becoming sluggish and not keeping pace with your usage, it can occur when it has too many tasks running simultaneously. The Quick Optimization feature enhances your device’s performance by identifying apps that consume excessive battery power. It also clears unnecessary items from memory, removes unwanted files, scans for malware, and closes background apps. Optimizing your phone is a quick and straightforward process. Go to Settings, swipe to and tap Device care, then select Optimize now, and tap Done. For more information, check out the online resource “Keep your Galaxy phone or tablet from slowing down with Device Care.” We hope you find the update beneficial for your device. We are delighted to have you as part of the Samsung community! Keep your Galaxy phone or tablet from slowing down with Device Care https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001953/ -Ty Samsung Support smsng.us/Samsung-Support Samsung Community smsng.us/Samsung-Community Facebook smsng.us/Facebook-Messenger X https://smsng.us/X-MessagesSamsung US Originally posted on Samsung US
This product product is just as good as any other
AshbHayz . 1 day ago
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Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Prepaid FAQs
storage used . Apr 29, 2025
how much storage is used by pre installed software
The available storage on this device after system partition is 108.7 GB -Dee
Gina . Apr 27, 2025
does this take screen shots of pages you are looking at?
Yes, you can take screeshots. More information here: https://www.verizon.com/support/knowledge-base-309359/ ~Maria
MultiHeadphones . Apr 7, 2025
Does this phone have a headphone jack?
The Galaxy A16 does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack. -Toni
wif calling . Mar 26, 2025
Does the A 16 allow WIFI calling, or VoWiFi?
Yes. ~Peter
Kris . Mar 19, 2025
Does the camera have scan capabilities?
Yes, the camera for this phone has the built-in scanning capabilities. -Sarge