What do reviews say about battery?

PCMag measured 13h46m; 25W charging takes about 1h35m to full.

What do reviews say about updates?

Samsung promises six years of support, a PCMag highlight.

What do reviews say about speed?

Fine for basics, but some buyers and PCMag note lag.

Phones & Audio · Phones · 1,404 reviews · 2 sources

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

Best for: buyers on a tight budgetBudget

A $200 phone with a big screen, solid battery and six years of support. It can lag when multitasking.

Tracking since Sep 2026

Buy if

You want a phone under $200
You want years of updates

Skip if

You want a fast processor
You want a premium build

How it scores

Battery5.4

Price

$199

You pay for: Best Android under $200 (PCMag)

Reviewed Sep 2026 · 0 new reviews since · score unchanged

What people love

Most mentioned by reviewers

Overall performanceHandles the basics well

Camera qualityAbove average for price

Battery life13h46m in PCMag test

What people complain about

Most mentioned by reviewers

Plastic buildFeels less premium

Reviewers disagree on

Big 6.7-inch screenToo large for some hands

Alternatives

Same price · $199

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Sources

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PCMag
Reviewed Sep 2026

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