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Thoughts on the Samsung A16?

(Topic created: 11-07-2025 12:59 PM)
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user34TwrwA0tx
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Has anyone ever experienced the Samsung Galaxy A16? In my opinion, I believe it's 1 of the worst phones ever. I lost my Note 20 Ultra 5G on the way home from work. Find my phone couldn't locate it. Plus the service provider at the time was no help at all. So I went to metro pcs, referred by a friend, and switch services. Then I decided on the S25+, but of course they were out of stock. So I got the A16 cause I needed something. Top 5 worst decisions. Slow, and extra slow. Glitches, freezes, just nothing what I'm ise to. I really want the S25 Ultra, but that price is a mountain. What are your thoughts about Samsungs A16?

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Mujibar
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I have seen many users in this community unhappy with that particular phone (just do a search for A16). Keep in mind that it is a low-end device. Many specs are compromised to make it available at that price point. It's intended to handle basic functions only.
user34TwrwA0tx
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Thank you for that much needed info.
Mujibar
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You're welcome. Good luck finding a device you like.
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The Black Friday sales are coming, you may be able to overcome the price hurdle with a good deal on the S25.  I understand the S25 FE is a great phone and half the price of the ultra.  The A16 is best considered as a basic phone - that does some things.

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Robin621k
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It is one step up from the bottom of the ladder next to the A0 series. The one thing I really love about Samsung is that they have a price point for almost every budget on the planet, not just here in the US. THE WHOLE DANG PLANET.

There are not that many companies that can say that. They have done more to get the world connected than any other consumer goods company.
Mujibar
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The flip side of that coin is they have a TON of devices to keep updated. Not ideal with so many geographical regions.
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I rather the world be connected, than worry about when my next update comes.
nullandvoid
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Fanboy.

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