Samsung Galaxy A16 5G 6.7'' Smartphone 128GB Unlocked SIM-Free - Blue Black A

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G 6.7” Smartphone 128GB Unlocked SIM-Free – Blue Black A

February 1, 2026

Price: £133.29
(as of Feb 01, 2026 15:52:57 UTC – Details)

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Customers find the phone has excellent build quality, is easy to use, and offers good value for money. The battery life lasts over three days on standby, and customers like the camera quality, with one noting sharp screen and picture clarity. However, the functionality receives mixed reviews – while it works well, some customers mention it only works in India. Moreover, connectivity issues are reported, with customers noting it's NOT eSIM compatible, and customers describe the phone as very laggy.

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52 customers mention phone quality, 46 positive, 6 negative

Customers find the phone to be of good quality with excellent build, and one customer describes it as a great basic 5G device.

Great phone and very affordable. Came in excellent condition. Looks and feels good. Memory capacity is what I needed and clear camera….Read more

It's a good phone but there is one slight problem the Bluetooth doesn't not work with my Cochlear ear implant it will pair with the device but then…Read more

Excellent phone. Holds a charge for a long time, and has a very good cameraRead more

nice phoneRead more

38 customers mention value for money, 37 positive, 1 negative

Customers find the phone to be excellent value for money.

Great price, great service. Thank you very muchRead more

Does all I need it to do , good value for a good phoneRead more

…Overall: 8/10. Quite a lot of phone for the money. If what you want is good, solid, reliable, then this is a good choice for you….Read more

Good value for moneyRead more

20 customers mention ease of setup, 15 positive, 5 negative

Customers find the phone easy to use and set up.

…Also swiping screen for screenshot rarely works. Image moves. Easy to set up but wouldn't transfer WhatsApp.Read more

…Always have samsung phones very reliable and easy to use 👍…Read more

Taken one star off because the microsopic instruction set up unable to follow. Had to do my own research how to set the phone.Read more

I got it for my daughter and it very easy to set up and navigate with good memory capacity and light weightRead more

17 customers mention battery life, 12 positive, 5 negative

Customers are satisfied with the phone's battery life, with one mentioning it lasts over three days on standby, though some report slow charging.

…Memory capacity is what I needed and clear camera. Great battery Arrived fast!Read more

…Slightly fiddly set up. Battery life good.Read more

Battery is not good on this phone…constantly charging…wouldn't be able to go out for a day and expect the phone to last that longRead more

…things like my Bluetooth and Location on permanently, the battery easily lasts the day, even though I have the battery protection mode on where it…Read more

14 customers mention camera quality, 11 positive, 3 negative

Customers like the phone's camera, with one mentioning that the screen and pictures are sharp.

Great phone and camera, very happy with the buyRead more

Great screen, good specRead more

…end of the Samsung range that has 5g. It has a big bright screen, a good camera, a charge lasts just over three days on standby and it may well be…Read more

Very bad camera, the photos are very uglyRead more

23 customers mention functionality, 15 positive, 8 negative

Customers have mixed experiences with the phone's functionality, with some saying it works fantastic and does all they need it to do, while others report issues with specific features like Android Auto not working.

Works well and a fraction of the price on the high street. And selling direct from Amazon gives piece of mind from other third party sellersRead more

Do not buy this phone unless you are in India,,as it only works in India,I bought this phone to use in Thailand,,what a shock to find out it doesn't…Read more

Does all I need it to do , good value for a good phoneRead more

…That said it does all that's needed and as a more mature person it's totally adequate and acceptable.Read more

11 customers mention connectivity, 3 positive, 8 negative

Customers report connectivity issues with the phone, particularly noting that it is not eSIM compatible and has problems with 4G and 5G signals.

…product information and Google searches claim, this phone is NOT eSIM compatible….Read more

It's a good phone but there is one slight problem the Bluetooth doesn't not work with my Cochlear ear implant it will pair with the device but then…Read more

…Normal socials , email , Internet access , camera good too . Don't let the price fool you . I'm happy ☺️Read more

Why did you choose this product over others?: It won't connect properly to 4 and 5g. Network operator can see thus and it's not an issue with…Read more

9 customers mention slackness, 2 positive, 7 negative

Customers report that the phone is very laggy.

…When connection is good and it's very laggy and slowRead more

Terrible phone – so slow – android auto doesnt work – if I could return I would – ive had numerous phone tech supports look at it and state its the…Read more

…A little slow at times and annoying you cant just use on and off power button at the side which gives preference to Googles A.I Gemini platform….Read more

…Build quality is excellent and its quickness in use. Previously had cast off.Read more

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Stuart

A lot of phone for the money

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 July 2025

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I needed a phone in a relative hurry after the screen on my A13 broke. I only had a few requirements: 5G, NFC, Android (preferably Samsung), 128GB minimum, and fairly cheap, whilst also being brand new.
After a quick search around, this fit the bill perfectly. The handset is a little bigger than my old phone, but it's still quite light (even with a decent case on it). I wouldn't say it's lightning quick, but I've not experienced any lag or anything using it. As long as I don't wander round with things like my Bluetooth and Location on permanently, the battery easily lasts the day, even though I have the battery protection mode on where it only charges it to 80%.
Make sure sure you have a decent charger. I'd go with at least a 20W so you get fast charging, or if you can get a 45W or 65W, etc you can get super fast charging.
All the core functionality you'd expect is there: GPS, Bluetooth, NFC,etc, as well as some of the nicer to have things like 5G, and a Fingerprint Sensor.
My last 5 or 6 phones have all been Samsung's so porting things across from old to new phone was dead-easy using Samsung's Smart Switch and then moving my SD card over.
What else can I say, it hit all of my requirements, including the "relatively cheap", coming in at under £150 when I bought it, despite it being £199 at places like Argos, Currys, and John Lewis at the time.
Overall: 8/10. Quite a lot of phone for the money. If what you want is good, solid, reliable, then this is a good choice for you. Just make sure you put a decent case on it.

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VikLing

Great Product. Great Price

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 December 2025

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Works well and a fraction of the price on the high street. And selling direct from Amazon gives piece of mind from other third party sellers

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Andrew Eccles

Good little phone

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 August 2025

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After the initial set up problems and messing about with software updates, once this settles down and you find your way around making sure you customise the settings to ones personal preference it works and performs rather well. A little slow at times and annoying you cant just use on and off power button at the side which gives preference to Googles A.I Gemini platform. Only had to buy this to use with my Galaxy watch 8 which requires the use of the app ! Shame on Samsung to forcing you into forking out an additional £100+ because it doesn't connect to there tablets !

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GC Perry

Good value 5g mobile

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 September 2025

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Its a great mobile at the budget end of the Samsung range that has 5g. It has a big bright screen, a good camera, a charge lasts just over three days on standby and it may well be the best mobile that I have ever owned. Its the normal Samsung operating system so pretty easy to use. The only downside I find is that it is a little large. If only Samsung had produced a slightly smaller version.

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CA

Nice phone

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 November 2025

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Arrived on time. As described. Comms good. Definitely doing 'what it says on the tin'!! Slightly fiddly set up. Battery life good.

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michael grimm

Samsung A16

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 December 2025

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The A16 is a good budget phone! Good for video calls and is easy to set up!

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Thomas Brownlee

Bargain phone

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 31 August 2025

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It's a good phone but there is one slight problem the Bluetooth doesn't not work with my Cochlear ear implant it will pair with the device but then not connect to the device-My girlfriend has the same phone and it does the same with her phone-I was using a Samsung M31 before buying this and it still connects and pairs to the device no problem so there is definitely some kind of issue-I've tried everything but hot nowhere

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Mrs L Pointer

You get what you pay.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 January 2026

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Ok for cheap phone if you just want basic phone but camera not as clear as expected from Samsung phones. My previous phone, 8 years old, was much better. Also taking screenshot difficult with having to use buttons on same side of the phone at the same time. Much easier if they were one each side and able to use 2 hands. Also swiping screen for screenshot rarely works. Image moves. Easy to set up but wouldn't transfer WhatsApp.

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Turgay Zorluoglu

Gut

Reviewed in Germany on 16 January 2026

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Preis Leistung gut

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Bouchra bella

Satisfaite

Reviewed in Belgium on 7 November 2025

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Bonne qualité

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Nadia Biasioli

Un cellulare con ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo

Reviewed in Italy on 5 May 2025

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È esattamente il cellulare che cercavo, entry level, ma con prestazioni di qualità, buona estetica e semplicità d'uso.

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Nanou

Rapport qualité prix !

Reviewed in France on 21 December 2025

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Parfait !

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Goed product

Reviewed in the Netherlands on 12 November 2025

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Uitstekend

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