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Samsung's ultra-affordable Galaxy A16 5G is even cheaper than usual after its first cash discount

By Adrian Diaconescu

Published: Feb 05, 2025, 3:37 AM

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What could possibly be better than a nice gift card included with Samsung's cheapest 2025 Android phone right off the bat in the US by both Amazon and Best Buy? Well, how about the same retailers selling the same unlocked Galaxy A16 5G device at an outright discount with no strings attached just a few weeks after its commercial debut?

If you're still strapped for cash due to spending a little too much on everyone's Christmas gifts, slashing 25 bucks off the already incredibly low $199.99 list price of the 6.7-inch Galaxy A16 with 5G connectivity might prove a literal lifesaver this Valentine's Day.

$25 off (13%)

Unlocked, 128GB Storage, 4GB RAM, Samsung Exynos 1330 Processor, 6.7-Inch Super AMOLED Display with 2340 x 1080 Pixel Resolution and 90Hz Refresh Rate Technology, Android 14, 50 + 5 + 2MP Triple Rear-Facing Camera System, 13MP Front-Facing Camera, 5,000mAh Battery, 25W Charging Capabilities, IP54 Water and Dust Resistance, Two Color Options

Buy at Amazon

$174 ⁹⁹

$199 ⁹⁹

$25 off (13%)

Buy at BestBuy

Both Amazon and Best Buy are currently offering that unprecedented discount on both Blue Black and Light Gray models with no special requirements and no questions asked, and no, Samsung's official US e-store is not matching this sweet new deal (at least for the time being).

Now, I realize that a savings of $25 may not sound massive for Android power users who've become accustomed to seeing flagships like the Galaxy S24 Ultra and Z Fold 6 marked down by $300, $400, or $500. But in this particular case, that amounts to a very respectable 13 percent discount for a handset that was pretty competitively priced from the get-go.

With a large, almost surprisingly sharp, and reasonably smooth 90Hz refresh rate-supporting Super AMOLED display in tow, as well as an equally hefty 5,000mAh battery equipped with decently fast 25W charging technology under the hood, the Galaxy A16 5G is clearly unlikely to go further down in price (with no trade-in or upfront carrier activation) anytime soon.

While not exactly glowing with praise as far as performance and design are concerned, our in-depth Samsung Galaxy A16 5G review from just last month highlights a couple of other key strengths and selling points in addition to the aforementioned screen and battery. Namely, the quality of the 50MP primary rear-facing camera is described as decent and the software (while basic and lacking many modern AI features) is incredibly guaranteed to stay current and (relatively) smooth for six whole years going forward.

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Adrian, a mobile technology enthusiast since the Nokia 3310 era, has been a dynamic presence in the tech journalism field, contributing to Android Authority, Digital Trends, and Pocketnow before joining PhoneArena in 2018. His expertise spans across various platforms, with a particular fondness for the diversity of the Android ecosystem. Despite the challenges of balancing full-time parenthood with his work, Adrian's passion for tech trends, running, and movies keeps him energized. His commitment to mid-range smartphones has led to an eclectic collection of devices, saved from personal bankruptcy by his preference for 'adequate' over 'overpriced'.