While pricing around new technology is increasing, early Black Friday deals are here to bring you some of the best sales on phones, even those that were already fairly priced to begin with. Take the Samsung Galaxy A16, for example. The Galaxy A-series phones are among our favorite phones for those on a budget, and while the A16 doesn’t have everything the new Samsung Galaxy S25 series offers, it’s still a solid device.
Right now, the Galaxy A16 5G is available for $150 at several retailers, which is $50 off its list price of $200. You can find this deal at Amazon, Best Buy or directly at Samsung. With Best Buy, you have a chance to save another $100 by connecting the phone to a Verizon or AT&T plan, slashing the price to $50. Meanwhile, at Samsung, if you have a device to trade in, you have a chance to save up to $50 more.
The Samsung Galaxy A-series phones are built to last and are our favorite options for those who want an affordable model that will remain viable for years. Realistically, the new 2025 Galaxy A16 won’t exactly keep up with the latest and greatest models from Apple and Google, or the latest foldable devices from Samsung, but it still has decent specs for the price.
The Samsung Galaxy A15 was named the best ultra-cheap phone in our 2025 Samsung phone round-up. CNET’s experts called it “an easy choice for someone looking to buy a phone that will last for years.” They added in the review, “Samsung provides [the Galaxy A15] with four years of software updates and five years of security support, which in this price range is unparalleled.”
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So, the Samsung Galaxy A16 is one step up. Mike Sorrentino, senior tech editor, says that the “Galaxy A16 [is] one of the lowest-cost phones to get a software and security update commitment [for] longer than five years, which could be a benefit for someone looking to buy a simple phone that will be updated.”
The A16 has an Exynos 1330 processor, a 6.7-inch AMOLED display and an impressive 50-megapixel rear camera. It also has 4GB of RAM and 128GB of built-in storage that can be expanded using a microSD card. Other features include a tap-to-pay function, an IP54 weather-resistance rating and 25-watt fast-charging support.
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Why this deal matters
We recommend the Samsung Galaxy A-series phones as excellent budget options, which means they’re already great value at full price. This deal brings the 2025 model down to $150, which is only $8 more than the lowest we’ve ever seen. Plus, this offer is for an unlocked model, giving you the flexibility to activate it with whatever carrier you prefer or use it exclusively over Wi-Fi.
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