Boost Mobile Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
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4.3 out of 5 stars with 5554 reviews
4 out of 5 stars
22 April, 2026
originally posted on Samsung Australia
Can't load my emails.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Can't load my emails. Do I need to establish a Gmail account to get my iinet emails.
1 reply from Samsung AU team - 9 days ago
We’re sorry to hear you’re having trouble accessing your emails. You don’t necessarily need a Gmail account to use your iiNet email, but it may require the correct setup within your phone’s email app. We’d recommend reaching out to our support team so they can guide you step-by-step and get everything working properly: https://www.samsung.com/au/support/contact
1 out of 5 stars
18 April, 2026
originally posted on Samsung Canada
Not so great phone
I bought this about 6 months ago and I wish I never bought it , this phone has made me not want to buy another Samsung phone ever . Good job guys keep up the good work!
1 reply from Sandy InTouch CS team - 11 days ago
Hello, We appreciate you sharing your experience with us. We’re sorry to hear that you experienced challenges with your product and will share this feedback to our relevant teams. If you would like to provide additional feedback or discuss this ticket further, our email support will be happy to assist by visiting https://www.samsung.com/ca/support/emailsupport and choosing ‘Email General Support’ Thank you, Samsung Customer Care
4 out of 5 stars
16 April, 2026
originally posted on Samsung Australia
Great value
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Very impressed overall. Good price point for all you need with long-term operating system support.
5 out of 5 stars
7 April, 2026
originally posted on Samsung Australia
A Solid Everyday Phone That Delivers
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My first impressions of the Galaxy A16 have been really good. The setup process was simple and quick, which made getting started stress free. The phone has a nice, comfortable feel in hand and the display is clear and bright, making everyday use like browsing and watching videos enjoyable. Performance has been smooth for daily tasks like messaging, social media, and apps, with no major issues so far. The battery life is definitely a standout, it easily lasts me through the day without needing to worry about charging. The camera is great for everyday photos, producing clear and natural looking shots, especially in good lighting. It’s perfect for capturing moments on the go without needing anything too fancy. Overall, the Galaxy A16 is a reliable and easy to use phone that offers great value. It does everything I need it to and has been a solid choice so far.
1 reply from Samsung AU team - 24 days ago
Thank you for such a detailed review! We’re really pleased to hear the setup was smooth and that the phone is delivering reliable performance and battery life for your daily needs. It’s great to know it’s been a solid choice so far.
5 out of 5 stars
6 April, 2026
originally posted on Samsung Australia
Awesome
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Brought this phone a year ago, and i absolutly love it. I recently upgraded to a A17 and its still very teliable.
1 reply from Samsung AU team - 24 days ago
Thanks for your feedback! We’re glad to hear your device has remained reliable over time and that you’re enjoying your upgrade as well.
5 out of 5 stars
5 April, 2026
originally posted on Samsung Australia
Many great features
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Brilliant camera, so many features. I am still finding helpful little ditties all over the place. I'm one of those guys that doesn't read the manual, for THIS VERY REASON...Every time I start playing with my phone, I get a new surprise. I love it!!! Recharges quick, lasts longer battery wise. Great all-rounder.
1 reply from Samsung AU team - 25 days ago
We really appreciate your feedback! It’s fantastic to hear you’re enjoying discovering new features and making the most of the camera and battery performance.
4 out of 5 stars
5 April, 2026
originally posted on Samsung Australia
Simple and easy
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Value for money , does it for someone who likes simple things by
1 reply from Samsung AU team - 25 days ago
We appreciate your feedback! It’s great to hear the device is delivering a simple and straightforward experience that suits your needs.
3 out of 5 stars
31 March, 2026
originally posted on Samsung Australia
Galaxy A16
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought it on March 13 in Mauritius due to losing my S24. I only bought it because I need it for my travel. Very unhappy with it. The camera isn't good.
1 reply from Samsung AU team - 14 days ago
Thank you for sharing your experience with your Samsung Galaxy smartphone. We understand your disappointment, especially when relying on the device during travel. Camera performance is a key feature, and your feedback highlights how important consistent quality is in real-world use.
4 out of 5 stars
31 March, 2026
originally posted on Samsung Australia
Good Budget Phone for the Money handles all tasks
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Bought to replace old S10 Samsung this A17 model I bought Handles all tasks Facebook YouTube videos email etc Photo Video is ok slight lagging sometimes typing depending on application but for the money it cost very happy with it
1 reply from Samsung AU team - 1 month ago
Thank you for your review! We’re pleased to hear that the A17 is handling your everyday tasks well and providing good value for money. We appreciate your note about occasional lag during typing and will pass this along as feedback. Enjoy your device!
4 out of 5 stars
27 March, 2026
originally posted on Samsung Australia
A175g
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am happy with its features, lightweight, android easy to manage android
4 out of 5 stars
22 March, 2026
originally posted on Samsung Australia
Good size
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Very good size good price and excellent quality service
5 out of 5 stars
20 March, 2026
originally posted on Samsung Australia
Perfect budget friendly phone!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] With the A16 you definetly get bang for your buck!! I uses to always buy the s series but since buying the A series ive realised just how similar they are! Im quite a simple gal so the A16 does everything i need! 1. It Does'nt overheat 2. Takes great photos and videos (front and back) and 3. Still has that "expensive look".
5 out of 5 stars
14 March, 2026
originally posted on Samsung Australia
I bought one for my son
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought one for my son and I was so in love with it I bought another for myself
5 out of 5 stars
14 March, 2026
originally posted on Samsung Australia
Great Value
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I replaced my old Samsung with this A16, best value phone I have owned
2 out of 5 stars
13 March, 2026
originally posted on Samsung Australia
Decent cheap phone
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Downgraded to a cheap basic phone after a disappointing experience with a Z Fold, where the inside screen stopped working very soon after the warranty expired, & the repair cost was astronomical, so I used it as a sub standard small screen phone for two more years while I paid it off. This phone is very bottom of the range & has half the storage of the previous phone so it's taking soe getting used to.
1 reply from Samsung AU team - 24 days ago
We appreciate you sharing your experience and understand the adjustment when moving to a more basic device. It’s good to hear it’s serving its purpose, and your feedback around storage and usability is noted.
1 out of 5 stars
8 March, 2026
originally posted on Samsung Canada
Bad phone its eazy to be hacked
Since i have this phone i got policy problem cause someone is constantly trying to erase my security an continue till they erase my Google account an close it or my Samsung account...its easy to be hacked on this phone an i dont recommend it to anyone!!!
1 reply from SECA CS team - 1 month ago
Hello Tiblack81, We are sorry to hear that you're experiencing challenges with your product. We would like to connect with you to discuss your concern. Please provide any information and ticket number/reference ID to our 24/7 live chat experts at www.samsung.com/ca/support/live-chat-support for assistance. Thank you, Samsung Customer Care
2 out of 5 stars
3 March, 2026
originally posted on Samsung US
Worst phone
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
1 reply from R&R team - 2 months ago
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/ -Ty Samsung Support smsng.us/Samsung-Support Samsung Community smsng.us/Samsung-Community Facebook smsng.us/Facebook-Messenger X https://smsng.us/X-Messages
1 out of 5 stars
25 February, 2026
originally posted on Samsung US
A 16 pure junk or a paper weigh
this phone is worst of the A series . performance wise the phone lags always displaying a system UI error message that it goes to black out makes it hard to get to come back on sometimes takes 30 sec to 2 min to come on. Me and my girl phone they're both purchased at same time she has trouble from hers also same problems with mine mind I think is a little bit worse than hers. I'm really expect Sam Cinder I'm really expect Samsung to fix this issue these errors internal programming issue or something I would trade out trade out to a core lesser core lesser Value phone at point this one's so hard to get to work right cool lesser Value phone at this point this one's so hard to get to work right it's about ready for the trash I've only had two months or we've had ours about 2 months they should have lasted longer than that so to Samsung that just needs to be resolved and fixed immediately. some company has knows about these a16s and all the problems they have had in production or having issues with them having too many issues with them in their software problems and whatnot yeah they're junk yes please Samsung company immediately please and thank you
1 reply from R&R team - 2 months ago
Hello Shane, Thank you for sharing your experience with your Galaxy A16 5G. It's essential to have a device that meets your daily needs in our rapidly changing world, and knowing your phone is reliable when you need it makes a real difference. Sometimes, your device might need a performance boost. Clearing up space can help significantly. You can also utilize the Device Care feature, which provides information on your battery, storage, and RAM status. This feature can automatically optimize your phone or tablet for better performance. The Quick Optimization feature identifies apps that drain your battery, frees up memory, deletes unnecessary files, scans for malware, and closes background apps. To optimize your phone, follow these simple steps: go to Settings, tap on Device Care, then select Optimize Now and Done. For more tips on keeping your device running smoothly, please read our online article linked below. If you need any assistance, feel free to contact our Samsung Support Team. We are here to help, and we appreciate you choosing Samsung as your trusted brand. Useful features on the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G, A26 5G, and A36 5G https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10004655/ 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-Messages
5 out of 5 stars
21 February, 2026
originally posted on Samsung US
Great As A Basic Phone
I've had this device for close to a year now as a second phone and it has been great for what its worth. The screen is bright and clear. The screen response to haptic input is a little sluggish and delayed but it's tolerable. I love the fact that there's an expandable storage available on this device as it came with just 128gb of storage. The camera is decent minus the bells and whistles that my S25 Ultra has. Battery life is good and usually last about 3 days of minimal use. I would recommend this phone for someone who's not looking for a high tech device but rather a usable phone for daily use.
1 reply from R&R team - 2 months ago
Hi Eddie D, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re happy to hear that the Galaxy A16 provides reliable performance, long battery life, and flexible storage options. It is designed to deliver dependability and everything you need in one device. We appreciate your support as a Samsung customer. -Ty Samsung Support smsng.us/Samsung-Support Samsung Community smsng.us/Samsung-Community Facebook smsng.us/Facebook-Messenger X https://smsng.us/X-Messages
1 out of 5 stars
20 February, 2026
originally posted on Samsung US
Just terrible
A16 4gb/128 phone is so slow and laggy. I hate it.. Just typing this review is a chore. I've done everything to speed it up and nothing helps. Too bad because the form factor and screen are nice. Can you help me Samsung?
1 reply from R&R team - 2 months ago
Hello there, Frank The Tank, Thank you for sharing your experience with the Galaxy A16 5G. Its bright display and ergonomic design are complemented by features aimed at daily connectivity and accessibility. Equipped with optimization tools and system improvements, the device aims to deliver smoother performance and dependable everyday usability; please refer to the link below. We value your acknowledgment of its design and display qualities. Thank you for choosing Samsung. 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-Messages