Customer reviews from Samsung US
Boost Mobile - Samsung Galaxy A16 5G - Prepaid Smartphone - Blue Black
Average customer rating
4.4
(5,182 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 5,182 reviews
5 Stars
3,206
4 Stars
1,151
3 Stars
507
2 Stars
169
1 Star
149
68%of customers recommend this product.
(
41 out of
60)
Customer Reviews for Boost Mobile - Samsung Galaxy A16 5G - Prepaid Smartphone - Blue Black
Customer Rating
4
Galaxy A16 5G
on July 29, 2025
Posted by: Kamy123
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I like this phone a lot. The screen is crystal clear and and the camera lens is spot. It seems pretty durable, plus setting up your to suit your needs is pretty easy,so customization is on point. The AI system is self explanatory.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Galaxy A12
on July 29, 2025
Posted by: Teddie
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've had the Galaxy A12 for a while now, and it's been a solid and reliable phone. It's definitely durable—I've dropped it a few times and it still works just fine. Battery life is pretty good too, and it’s lasted me longer than I expected.
That said, the storage is limited and I've run into space issues often, even with just the basics installed. Performance has slowed down a bit over time, and it's clear that this phone is showing its age.
If I win the sweepstakes, I'd definitely use the card toward upgrading to a newer Galaxy device—something with more storage and better speed. But overall, the A12 has served me well.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
An amazing phone
on July 29, 2025
Posted by: Hotrod
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Samsung A16 is a remarkable budget smartphone that truly punches above its weight. Its 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display is a vibrant treat for the eyes, offering excellent colors and smooth visuals thanks to the 90Hz refresh rate. It's a joy for media consumption and daily Browse.
Battery life is another huge win. The 5000mAh battery reliably powers you through a full day, easily. This means less anxiety about finding a charger and more time enjoying your phone.
What truly sets the A16 apart in its class is the inclusion of Galaxy AI features. While not as extensive as on flagship models, the practical integration of AI, such as Circle to Search with Google, is incredibly intuitive and genuinely useful for quick information retrieval. This brings a premium, smart functionality to an affordable device.
Samsung's commitment to six years of software updates further solidifies the A16's value, ensuring long-term relevance and security. For anyone seeking a feature-rich, reliable, and "smart" smartphone without the flagship price tag, the Samsung A16 with its surprising Galaxy AI capabilities is an excellent choice. Highly recommended!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Simple & fast
on July 29, 2025
Posted by: Anonymous
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've been using phones that utilize the android operating system for 15 years now. What I've noticed within that time is that Samsungs' Galaxy series phones have been the simplest and fastest to use
The device I'm currently using I've had for at least 6 months now, and during that time I've had no significant issues with the phone. This also been the first "5G" compatible phone I've owned, and when it uses the 5G feature it is quite quicke than is predecessor.
Unfortunately, I don't just have all good things to say. Now, with the Galaxy series
I've had limited issues. The most significant and common issue Inoticed is after about 2 months or so the system will begin to lag. Also, the phones usually stop working altogether after about a year.
Ultimately, my experience with Samsung and their products have been great! So, thank you for providing me with great products over the years, and you will continue to have me as a loyal customer.
The device I'm currently using I've had for at least 6 months now, and during that time I've had no significant issues with the phone. This also been the first "5G" compatible phone I've owned, and when it uses the 5G feature it is quite quicke than is predecessor.
Unfortunately, I don't just have all good things to say. Now, with the Galaxy series
I've had limited issues. The most significant and common issue Inoticed is after about 2 months or so the system will begin to lag. Also, the phones usually stop working altogether after about a year.
Ultimately, my experience with Samsung and their products have been great! So, thank you for providing me with great products over the years, and you will continue to have me as a loyal customer.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Does what you expect
on July 29, 2025
Posted by: Rivahi
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The A16 Galaxy is a good little workhorse phone. It is the cheaper one in the series and it doesn't have the fastest speed or all the bells and whistles. But it's sturdy and reliable. This is my 2nd one.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
It's a cool phone
on July 29, 2025
Posted by: Monkeyssister1237644
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love the camera me and my sister send pictures all the time and the pictures are crystal clear
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
This product is great
on July 29, 2025
Posted by: Mikiejay
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use it for everything everyday use the internet is a little slow
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
This product is very indestructible.
on July 29, 2025
Posted by: Mzgemineye
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I don't have a case for it.
My dog has knocked it directly on its screen off the bed. It didn't break.
I've dropped it stepping off the bus on its screen.it didn't break.
And galaxy ai is very easy to use the mic for talk to text, and it's super user friendly!
My dog has knocked it directly on its screen off the bed. It didn't break.
I've dropped it stepping off the bus on its screen.it didn't break.
And galaxy ai is very easy to use the mic for talk to text, and it's super user friendly!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US