Compare Samsung Galaxy A16 4G Deals

On a budget phone the upfront fee matters even more, since it can dwarf a few months of payments. Sort by effective monthly cost so a low headline rate with a big upfront does not catch you out. Keep your data allowance realistic rather than oversized, and choose a term you are happy to keep. If your old handset still works, a SIM-only plan is often the cheapest way to stay on the road.

For an affordable phone, the 6.7-inch screen is generous, giving you a large canvas for video, messaging and browsing. The 50MP main camera takes perfectly usable daylight photos, backed by 5MP and 2MP support lenses, and the 12MP selfie camera covers calls. Expect solid results in good light rather than low-light heroics. For social snaps and family photos it does the job without fuss.

The A16 4G is built for the essentials: calls, messages, maps, social apps and streaming all run fine. It launched on Android 14, so be realistic about how many more years of updates it will see compared with newer models. At 200 grams it is on the heavier side. The 5000 mAh battery is the real win, easily lasting a full day and often into a second on lighter use.

The big difference is in the name. The Galaxy A16 5G adds 5G data, while this model tops out at 4G. The screen, 50MP camera, 5000 mAh battery and 128GB storage are otherwise the same. If you are on a tight budget and happy with 4G speeds, the 4G version saves money. If you want faster data and the longer relevance that 5G brings, pay the bit extra for the 5G model.

This model comes with 128GB, which suits most people for apps, photos and a reasonable number of downloads. There is no memory-card slot, so manage your space by clearing old files or backing photos up to the cloud as you go.