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Boost Mobile - Samsung Galaxy A16 5G - Prepaid Smartphone - Blue Black
Average customer rating
4.4
(5,173 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 5,173 reviews
5 Stars
3,202
4 Stars
1,153
3 Stars
506
2 Stars
167
1 Star
145
70%of customers recommend this product.
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39 out of
56)
Customer Reviews for Boost Mobile - Samsung Galaxy A16 5G - Prepaid Smartphone - Blue Black
Customer Rating
4
My new a16 5g
on March 26, 2025
Posted by: lovemynewa165g
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Actually I really enjoy my new a16 5g the only reason I gave it 4 starts is because I frustrate myself figuring out my new phone over my knock off Foxx brand phone I had before this because it's so much more I can customize and do with my new phone thank u
Value
4
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Customer Rating
5
galaxy A16
on March 26, 2025
Posted by: Anarchy
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great phone smooth operation when multitasking I couldn't ask for a better phone
Value
5
Response from Samsung USBy R&R, March 26, 2025
Hello Anarchy,
Thanks for the awesome feedback on your Galaxy A16 5G! It’s great to hear how smoothly your device has been working for you and handling multitasking with ease! This device was made for keeping up with your daily life. We are happy to hear you are enjoying all you can do with it. Thank you for reaching out! Thanks for making Samsung your go-to choice!
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Thanks for the awesome feedback on your Galaxy A16 5G! It’s great to hear how smoothly your device has been working for you and handling multitasking with ease! This device was made for keeping up with your daily life. We are happy to hear you are enjoying all you can do with it. Thank you for reaching out! Thanks for making Samsung your go-to choice!
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Customer Rating
5
Feature rich on a budget
on March 26, 2025
Posted by: NanaOneLeg
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Galaxy A16 5G is a budget-friendly 5G smartphone that delivers a solid user experience with a few standout features. Its 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display offers vibrant colors and deep contrasts, making media consumption enjoyable. While the 90Hz refresh rate isn’t the highest, it ensures smooth scrolling and seamless actions across apps.
Performance is handled by a modest chipset, which handles daily tasks well but may struggle with intensive gaming. The 5G connectivity future-proofs the device, providing fast downloads and low latency where available. The 5,000mAh battery easily lasts a full day, though charging speeds are average.
The triple-camera setup includes a 50MP main sensor, capturing decent photos in good lighting but struggling in low light. The 2MP macro and depth sensors feel like filler additions. The 13MP front camera is adequate for selfies and video calls. One notable software feature is the audio eraser tool, which helps minimize background noise in recordings—a handy addition for content creators.
The plastic build keeps the phone lightweight, though it lacks premium feel. The side-mounted fingerprint sensor is fast and reliable. Running One UI over Android, the software is feature-rich but occasionally bloated.
Overall, the Galaxy A16 5G is a good budget option for those prioritizing display quality, battery life, and 5G, but performance and camera capabilities are just average.
Value
5
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Customer Rating
5
I have used Samsung Galaxy since day 1.
on March 26, 2025
Posted by: Tkings85
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use my phone for everything, appointments, school, online class, streaming, downloads, music and my kids also use it. Helps keep in contact with family.
Value
5
Response from Samsung USBy R&R, April 22, 2025
Hey Tkings85
Thank you for sharing your experience with the Galaxy A16 5G! We're delighted to hear how seamlessly it supports your busy lifestyle, from managing appointments and schoolwork to streaming, downloading, and listening to music. It's wonderful that your kids can also enjoy it, and that it helps you stay connected with friends and family. We hope the A16 5G continues to meet your needs and enhance your daily activities! Thank you for your review. Thanks for being part of the Samsung family!
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Thank you for sharing your experience with the Galaxy A16 5G! We're delighted to hear how seamlessly it supports your busy lifestyle, from managing appointments and schoolwork to streaming, downloading, and listening to music. It's wonderful that your kids can also enjoy it, and that it helps you stay connected with friends and family. We hope the A16 5G continues to meet your needs and enhance your daily activities! Thank you for your review. Thanks for being part of the Samsung family!
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Customer Rating
5
This product has great features.
on March 27, 2025
Posted by: HoneycombHideout77
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love the seamless actions across apps. I use my device for literally everything. Streaming movies and television, playing games and music, my job duties. The apps are easily accessible. What I like most is that it's lightweight.
Value
5
Response from Samsung USBy R&R, April 25, 2025
Hey HoneycombHideout77,
Thanks so much for sharing your experience! We are thrilled to hear the Galaxy A16 5G is keeping up with your non-stop schedule, from streaming and music to daily work tasks. Its lightweight design and smooth app access make it a standout companion. Thank you for your wonderful review. Thank you for choosing Samsung!
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Thanks so much for sharing your experience! We are thrilled to hear the Galaxy A16 5G is keeping up with your non-stop schedule, from streaming and music to daily work tasks. Its lightweight design and smooth app access make it a standout companion. Thank you for your wonderful review. Thank you for choosing Samsung!
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Customer Rating
5
Galaxy Samsung phones are the best
on March 27, 2025
Posted by: Raefaye45
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Both the A50 galaxy and this new galaxy Samsung phones are the best phones I've owned it holds tons and great all around easy use. It's easy and smooth moving from phone to TV your laptop. Keeps up with everything
Value
5
Response from Samsung USBy R&R, April 22, 2025
Hello Raefaye45,
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the Galaxy A16 5G! It's amazing to hear that the A50 and A16 have been standout devices for you. We're glad the A16's storage capacity, ease of use, and seamless transition between devices like TVs and laptops enhance your experience. It's fantastic to know that it keeps up with everything you need! Thank you for your wonderful review. We appreciate you—enjoy your Samsung experience!
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Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the Galaxy A16 5G! It's amazing to hear that the A50 and A16 have been standout devices for you. We're glad the A16's storage capacity, ease of use, and seamless transition between devices like TVs and laptops enhance your experience. It's fantastic to know that it keeps up with everything you need! Thank you for your wonderful review. We appreciate you—enjoy your Samsung experience!
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Customer Rating
5
Love the sleek design. Fast keystrokes.
on March 27, 2025
Posted by: Love4schnauzers
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Seamless use of apps across the apps, easy to set up. Very user friendly. Great picture quality. Lots of storage. Great price !
Value
5
Response from Samsung USBy R&R, April 25, 2025
Hi Jamie,
Thank you for sharing your experience with the Galaxy A36 5G! It's wonderful to hear that you've taken the time to explore all the features this model offers. We hope you can easily utilize the Samsung Smart Switch to bring your data over from your previous device. We hope you continue to enjoy exploring all your phone can do; if you would like some literature, additional features, and cool tips and tricks, please check out the article linked below. Thank you for your insightful review. We appreciate your trust in Samsung!
Useful features on the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G, A26 5G, and A36 5G
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10004655/
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Thank you for sharing your experience with the Galaxy A36 5G! It's wonderful to hear that you've taken the time to explore all the features this model offers. We hope you can easily utilize the Samsung Smart Switch to bring your data over from your previous device. We hope you continue to enjoy exploring all your phone can do; if you would like some literature, additional features, and cool tips and tricks, please check out the article linked below. Thank you for your insightful review. We appreciate your trust in Samsung!
Useful features on the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G, A26 5G, and A36 5G
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10004655/
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Customer Rating
5
A16 5g had great features
on March 27, 2025
Posted by: Jason80
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The galaxy a16 5g has been a great phone it performs seamlessly between the apps I use day to day.
Value
5
Response from Samsung USBy R&R, April 22, 2025
Ciao Jason80,
Thank you for your review of the Galaxy A16 5G! We're thrilled to hear that the phone has been a reliable companion, handling your day-to-day apps with seamless performance. It's great to know it's meeting your expectations and making your daily tasks effortless. We hope you continue to enjoy everything the A16 5G has to offer! Thank you for awesome review. We appreciate you—enjoy your Samsung experience!
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Thank you for your review of the Galaxy A16 5G! We're thrilled to hear that the phone has been a reliable companion, handling your day-to-day apps with seamless performance. It's great to know it's meeting your expectations and making your daily tasks effortless. We hope you continue to enjoy everything the A16 5G has to offer! Thank you for awesome review. We appreciate you—enjoy your Samsung experience!
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