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Boost Mobile - Samsung Galaxy A16 5G - Prepaid Smartphone - Blue Black
Average customer rating
4.4
(5,185 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 5,185 reviews
5 Stars
3,208
4 Stars
1,152
3 Stars
507
2 Stars
169
1 Star
149
68%of customers recommend this product.
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41 out of
60)
Customer Reviews for Boost Mobile - Samsung Galaxy A16 5G - Prepaid Smartphone - Blue Black
Customer Rating
1
Disgusting performance. Absolutely nerve-racking.
on June 12, 2025
Posted by: Normal phone user
Expertise:Intermediate
This is the absolute slowest phone I've ever had. I cannot believe they're actually selling this thing to the public. If you care about your sanity at all, don't buy this phone. This thing has a hard time even playing videos normally. I've wasted a lot of money on things, but this is by far my biggest thing I regret purchasing.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
1
Performance
1
Design
3
Value
1
Response from Samsung USBy R&R, June 13, 2025
Hi There,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We recognize that performance expectations are high, and we value feedback from users who have spent significant time using their devices. The Galaxy A16 5G is built to meet everyday needs, featuring 5G connectivity, dependable functionality, and a well-balanced design that has made it a favorite in the Galaxy A Series.
If you find your device is not performing at its best, a quick device optimization could enhance its performance. The Quick Optimization feature identifies apps that may be using excessive battery power and helps clear unnecessary items from memory, delete superfluous files, scan for malware, and close apps running in the background. Optimizing your phone is a simple and efficient process: just go to Settings, swipe to and select Device care, then tap Optimize now and conclude by tapping Done.
For more tips on enhancing your device's performance, feel free to explore the online resource titled “Keep your Galaxy phone or tablet from slowing down with Device Care.” Thank you for being a valued member of the Samsung community.
-Ty
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Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We recognize that performance expectations are high, and we value feedback from users who have spent significant time using their devices. The Galaxy A16 5G is built to meet everyday needs, featuring 5G connectivity, dependable functionality, and a well-balanced design that has made it a favorite in the Galaxy A Series.
If you find your device is not performing at its best, a quick device optimization could enhance its performance. The Quick Optimization feature identifies apps that may be using excessive battery power and helps clear unnecessary items from memory, delete superfluous files, scan for malware, and close apps running in the background. Optimizing your phone is a simple and efficient process: just go to Settings, swipe to and select Device care, then tap Optimize now and conclude by tapping Done.
For more tips on enhancing your device's performance, feel free to explore the online resource titled “Keep your Galaxy phone or tablet from slowing down with Device Care.” Thank you for being a valued member of the Samsung community.
-Ty
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Customer Rating
4
This phone has some cool customizing features
on December 5, 2025
Posted by: rompsthegoer
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Galaxy AI is a unique feature it allows for instant and detailed search for anything you may need help or answer to it works great for music streaming and YouTube videos Tik Tok ect..all around a good device
Value
4
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Customer Rating
2
Worst phone
on March 2, 2026
Posted by: Gingersnap
Expertise:Expert
I have had this phone for a month and tried to give it an honest chance, it has repeatedly failed, it glitches, runs slow, shuts my apps down when I'm using them or will freeze, it disconnects from my car frequently when I'm using GPS or just listening to music and when I'm typing the keyboard will disappear. I have never felt the need to leave a review for anything but this phone is horrible and makes me want to throw it against a wall. I have done the updates and the very frequent restarts but this phone is more frustrating than anything, even typing this now the phone keeps glitching. Save your money
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
3
Performance
1
Design
3
Value
4
Response from Samsung USBy R&R, March 3, 2026
Hey there Gingersnap,
Thank you for sharing your experience with your Galaxy A16 5G. Based on the behavior you've described; it seems that your device may occasionally benefit from quick optimization. When multiple apps are running in the background, it can slow down your phone’s processor, leading to app closures or your phone stalling.
To maintain optimal performance, you can use the Device care feature, which provides an overview of your battery, storage, and RAM. This feature automatically optimizes your phone or tablet for faster, better performance. The Quick optimization tool enhances your device’s performance by identifying apps that consume excessive battery power. It also clears unnecessary items from memory, deletes unneeded files, scans for malware, and closes background apps.
Optimizing your phone is quick and simple. Just go to Settings, swipe to and tap Device care, then select Optimize now, and tap Done. For more information on keeping your device running smoothly, please check out the online article linked below.
If you continue to experience issues, please reach out to our Samsung Support Team for tailored troubleshooting options. Thank you for your feedback and for choosing Samsung.
Keep your Galaxy phone or tablet from slowing down with Device Care
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001953/
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Thank you for sharing your experience with your Galaxy A16 5G. Based on the behavior you've described; it seems that your device may occasionally benefit from quick optimization. When multiple apps are running in the background, it can slow down your phone’s processor, leading to app closures or your phone stalling.
To maintain optimal performance, you can use the Device care feature, which provides an overview of your battery, storage, and RAM. This feature automatically optimizes your phone or tablet for faster, better performance. The Quick optimization tool enhances your device’s performance by identifying apps that consume excessive battery power. It also clears unnecessary items from memory, deletes unneeded files, scans for malware, and closes background apps.
Optimizing your phone is quick and simple. Just go to Settings, swipe to and tap Device care, then select Optimize now, and tap Done. For more information on keeping your device running smoothly, please check out the online article linked below.
If you continue to experience issues, please reach out to our Samsung Support Team for tailored troubleshooting options. Thank you for your feedback and for choosing Samsung.
Keep your Galaxy phone or tablet from slowing down with Device Care
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001953/
-Ty
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Customer Rating
5
This phone is absolutely the best
on February 11, 2025
Posted by: Purplegirl
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The phone takes great pics. The performance is the best. Perfect size and love all the features.
Value
5
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Customer Rating
3
Performance
on February 15, 2025
Posted by: Star312
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Phone is great but it always has problem receiving or making calls and it delays in loading apps
Value
3
Response from Samsung USBy R&R, February 20, 2025
Hi Star312,
Thank you for sharing your experience with your Galaxy A16 5G. Your feedback is invaluable as it helps us understand how your device is performing. If you notice that your phone takes longer than usual to connect when making a call, please ensure you are connected to your mobile network. In some cases, having Wi-Fi calling enabled can cause delays in connection, depending on your service provider. If you are consistently unable to make or receive calls, first check with your service provider to confirm that you have adequate coverage in your area. You can also reset your mobile network settings in your phone to improve connection quality. To check if your Data Saver feature is turned on, go to Settings, then tap on Connections, followed by Data usage. Here, you can toggle Data Saver on or off. The Data Saver feature helps reduce your data consumption by restricting selected apps from sending or receiving data in the background. You can choose which apps to restrict or allow. Additionally, consider resetting your network settings. To do this, tap on "Reset mobile network settings," then select "Reset settings." You may be prompted to enter your security credentials. Tap "Reset" to complete the process. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our Samsung Support Team. Thank you for contacting us, and we hope these troubleshooting steps improve the performance of your device. We appreciate your being part of the Samsung community. -Ty
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Thank you for sharing your experience with your Galaxy A16 5G. Your feedback is invaluable as it helps us understand how your device is performing. If you notice that your phone takes longer than usual to connect when making a call, please ensure you are connected to your mobile network. In some cases, having Wi-Fi calling enabled can cause delays in connection, depending on your service provider. If you are consistently unable to make or receive calls, first check with your service provider to confirm that you have adequate coverage in your area. You can also reset your mobile network settings in your phone to improve connection quality. To check if your Data Saver feature is turned on, go to Settings, then tap on Connections, followed by Data usage. Here, you can toggle Data Saver on or off. The Data Saver feature helps reduce your data consumption by restricting selected apps from sending or receiving data in the background. You can choose which apps to restrict or allow. Additionally, consider resetting your network settings. To do this, tap on "Reset mobile network settings," then select "Reset settings." You may be prompted to enter your security credentials. Tap "Reset" to complete the process. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our Samsung Support Team. Thank you for contacting us, and we hope these troubleshooting steps improve the performance of your device. We appreciate your being part of the Samsung community. -Ty
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Customer Rating
5
My old version out
on February 25, 2025
Posted by: DivineLore
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] New me, new version of phone.
Turning 40 I need something up to.speed and date. Old version was lagging and sending calls I was not permitting.
Turning 40 I need something up to.speed and date. Old version was lagging and sending calls I was not permitting.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
No issues
on February 25, 2025
Posted by: Rosebud25
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This phone is very durable.It's took in a full several times and has not cracked it screams.It has never given me any issues either.
Value
5
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Customer Rating
3
This product is not very good for music listening
on February 25, 2025
Posted by: CatDancer21
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I like Samsung phones but this one is not working for me. I have had this phone for 3 weeks and all of a sudden the volume goes really low even when I had the speaker on. Overall it's a decent phone
Value
3
Response from Samsung USBy R&R, March 3, 2025
Hi CatDancer21,
It’s great to hear from you, and we thank you for sharing your experience with your Galaxy A16 5G. We are glad you are a fan of Samsung and our devices. There is nothing like talking on the phone, and then you realize your volume is going lower as you are on the phone. One of the reasons this is taking place is because the case on your phone may be pressing against your volume button. However, another reason is that your phone indicates that it is time for a software update. This can be done quickly by navigating to and opening Settings on your device. Swipe to and then tap Software Update or System Updates. It will vary between models. Tap Download and install, or Check for software updates. It will begin downloading if an update is available, though you may need to tap Download now on some devices. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the update when the Download is complete. If you would like further troubleshooting steps, more tips will be linked to the article below. If you want to contact our Samsung Support Team, we are here to help. Please feel free to reach out. We thank you for your input. We’re grateful for your support of Samsung! -Ty
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It’s great to hear from you, and we thank you for sharing your experience with your Galaxy A16 5G. We are glad you are a fan of Samsung and our devices. There is nothing like talking on the phone, and then you realize your volume is going lower as you are on the phone. One of the reasons this is taking place is because the case on your phone may be pressing against your volume button. However, another reason is that your phone indicates that it is time for a software update. This can be done quickly by navigating to and opening Settings on your device. Swipe to and then tap Software Update or System Updates. It will vary between models. Tap Download and install, or Check for software updates. It will begin downloading if an update is available, though you may need to tap Download now on some devices. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the update when the Download is complete. If you would like further troubleshooting steps, more tips will be linked to the article below. If you want to contact our Samsung Support Team, we are here to help. Please feel free to reach out. We thank you for your input. We’re grateful for your support of Samsung! -Ty
Speaker not working on Samsung phone
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01001255/#how-to-update-your-galaxy-phone-or-tablet
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