Customer reviews from Samsung US
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
5
It has great storage space and great features.
on May 31, 2025
Posted by: Apple471110
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Overall this phone has satisfied me. It has plenty of storage space for the 5,000+ pictures and videos that I have saved to my different cloud accounts. Plus, it has awesome camera quality so that I am able to take new ones to look back on, like my others. I mostly, more than anything else, extremely love listening to my music, so when I say that is the main thing done on the phone that's what I mean. I will listen for hours while I sing my heart out, to the top of my lungs, and dance as if I have an audience to perform for.... Or as most say, I dance like nobody is watching. I also enjoy the security features on this phone because it makes sure that I am safe from anything that can bug my accounts or hack them. Whenever I am done listening to my music and jamming out, I unlock my phone to scroll on Facebook, TikTok, or to play any of the games I have downloaded, mostly being the original Candy Crush Saga. I have grow pretty fond of Candy Crush Friends Saga and Toon Blast as well. They are very soothing to play and honestly kind of feels like an exercise to the brain a little bit because I have to think strategically considering the fact that I am at about level 4500 on the original Candy Crush Saga. I have also had to give and use my phone to put in applications for jobs whenever I am not home and able to use my laptop. Pretty much, as I have already said, overall, this phone runs and works very well. I can say that I am definitely satisfied with my purchase.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Could use bigger screen
on May 31, 2025
Posted by: Slick1
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use my A16 /g for all my cellular needs
Stands up to the test
Stands up to the test
Value
4
Response from Samsung USBy R&R, June 26, 2025
Hey Slick1,
Thank you for sharing your experience with the Galaxy A16 5G! It’s great to hear that it’s meeting all your cellular needs and proving its reliability day after day. Built with performance and dependability in mind, the Galaxy A16 5G continues to deliver a streamlined experience for users who want the essentials done right. Thanks for being part of the Samsung community.
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Thank you for sharing your experience with the Galaxy A16 5G! It’s great to hear that it’s meeting all your cellular needs and proving its reliability day after day. Built with performance and dependability in mind, the Galaxy A16 5G continues to deliver a streamlined experience for users who want the essentials done right. Thanks for being part of the Samsung community.
-Ty
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Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Large screen
on May 31, 2025
Posted by: Coryan
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The amoled screen is amazing! It displays colors beautifully!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Features are amazing
on May 31, 2025
Posted by: Nikkiboo
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] A1 is spot on and very spot on. The camara is clear so the pictures come out beautifully. The screen size is also a perfect fit. I'm loving all the perks that this phone has too offer
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
3
It could be better
on June 1, 2025
Posted by: Samsungfan
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G aims for budget-conscious users seeking 5G and a large AMOLED display. While it delivers on these core promises, it's quickly apparent that significant compromises were made, resulting in a "just okay" user experience.
A glaring weakness is the subpar graphics performance. Demanding games and even graphically rich applications struggle, exhibiting stuttering animations and noticeable frame drops. The integrated GPU is clearly underpowered, limiting enjoyment of mobile gaming or high-fidelity media. This graphical limitation directly contributes to the device's overall laggy performance. Navigating menus, switching apps, and typing often feel sluggish and unresponsive. While running Android 14 with One UI 6.1, the underlying hardware struggles to keep up, leading to frustrating delays that undermine the user experience.
Beyond performance, the Galaxy A16 5G suffers from limited options and a lack of polish. Customization choices within One UI 6.1 feel restricted compared to higher-tier Samsung devices, offering fewer personalization avenues. This extends to pre-installed apps and features, which, while functional, lack the refined feel found elsewhere. Samsung's commitment to software updates is a positive, but the core experience remains constrained by hardware limitations, preventing the software from truly shining.
Finally, the audio experience is poor. The single, downward-firing speaker produces tinny, distorted sound, especially at higher volume
A glaring weakness is the subpar graphics performance. Demanding games and even graphically rich applications struggle, exhibiting stuttering animations and noticeable frame drops. The integrated GPU is clearly underpowered, limiting enjoyment of mobile gaming or high-fidelity media. This graphical limitation directly contributes to the device's overall laggy performance. Navigating menus, switching apps, and typing often feel sluggish and unresponsive. While running Android 14 with One UI 6.1, the underlying hardware struggles to keep up, leading to frustrating delays that undermine the user experience.
Beyond performance, the Galaxy A16 5G suffers from limited options and a lack of polish. Customization choices within One UI 6.1 feel restricted compared to higher-tier Samsung devices, offering fewer personalization avenues. This extends to pre-installed apps and features, which, while functional, lack the refined feel found elsewhere. Samsung's commitment to software updates is a positive, but the core experience remains constrained by hardware limitations, preventing the software from truly shining.
Finally, the audio experience is poor. The single, downward-firing speaker produces tinny, distorted sound, especially at higher volume
Value
3
Response from Samsung USBy R&R, June 3, 2025
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Samsungfan! We appreciate your detailed feedback-it’s what helps us grow and innovate. The Galaxy A16 5G is designed to provide essential features, including 5G connectivity and a large AMOLED display, making it a wise choice for users prioritizing performance and value. While preferences can vary, many users have found it to be a reliable daily driver. Thank you again for your detailed, thoughtful review. We value you as a part of the Samsung community.
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Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Samsung Galaxy phones only brand I use
on June 1, 2025
Posted by: Bugzy1618
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have always used the Samsung Galaxy phone but 2 months ago my Galaxy A 25 broke due to money issues I got a Motorola phone I've now switched back and have the Galaxy A16 5g the screen size, quality, overall display is by far the best, sound quality is great you have more options with the Samsung Galaxy phone I will never switch to a different brand of phone
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
This is a great phone
on June 1, 2025
Posted by: Spooky
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The AI on this phone is so awesome its name is Gemini and when you ask it a question it gives you in full detailed research of whatever you asked. I love using my Gemini for everything.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
I love all the features on this phone
on June 1, 2025
Posted by: DeltaDawn
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is one of the best phones I think I have ever had I love all the features and it's easy to work with
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US