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(Renewed) Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Smartphone + 1-yr Tracfone Svc (1500 Talk/Txt/Data)

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$40

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Amazon has (Renewed Excellent) Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Smartphone + 1-year Tracfone Service (1500 Talk/Texts/MB Data) on sale for $39.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Jaggsta for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • 6.7" 1080 x 2340 AMOLED FHD+ Display
  • 4GB RAM
  • 128GB Storage
  • MicroSD Card Slot
  • Bluetooth, GSM/UMTS/LTE/5G, Wi-Fi
  • USB Type C
  • 50MP triple-lens camera system
  • Android 14
  • 5000mAh battery (non-removable)
  • IP54 dust and splash resistance
  • Pre-Installed SIM Card

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  • Activating is easy, upon receipt go to the Tracfone Website and select “Activate” and follow the prompts, just 3 steps.
  • All Amazon Renewed purchases will come with accessories equivalent to those that shipped in the box when new. These items may not be original but will be compatible and fully functional. Amazon Renewed products will be packaged in either original packaging or in a new and clean cardboard box.
  • Refurbished - Excellent
    • Cosmetic Condition: Excellent
      • Screen: No scratches
      • Body: No signs of cosmetic damage (scratches, dents, and other) are visible when the product is held 12 inches away.
    • Functional Condition: Fully Functional
      • Battery: >80% of original battery life
      • Accessories: Generic or original equipment manufacturer accessories and packaging provided.
  • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
  • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.

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Amazon has (Renewed Excellent) Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Smartphone + 1-year Tracfone Service (1500 Talk/Texts/MB Data) on sale for $39.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Jaggsta for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • 6.7" 1080 x 2340 AMOLED FHD+ Display
  • 4GB RAM
  • 128GB Storage
  • MicroSD Card Slot
  • Bluetooth, GSM/UMTS/LTE/5G, Wi-Fi
  • USB Type C
  • 50MP triple-lens camera system
  • Android 14
  • 5000mAh battery (non-removable)
  • IP54 dust and splash resistance
  • Pre-Installed SIM Card

Editor's Notes

Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • Activating is easy, upon receipt go to the Tracfone Website and select “Activate” and follow the prompts, just 3 steps.
  • All Amazon Renewed purchases will come with accessories equivalent to those that shipped in the box when new. These items may not be original but will be compatible and fully functional. Amazon Renewed products will be packaged in either original packaging or in a new and clean cardboard box.
  • Refurbished - Excellent
    • Cosmetic Condition: Excellent
      • Screen: No scratches
      • Body: No signs of cosmetic damage (scratches, dents, and other) are visible when the product is held 12 inches away.
    • Functional Condition: Fully Functional
      • Battery: >80% of original battery life
      • Accessories: Generic or original equipment manufacturer accessories and packaging provided.
  • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
  • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.

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Model: Tracfone (Renewed) Samsung Galaxy BLK A16 5G, 128GB, 50MP Triple Camera, 6.7" FHD+ Super AMOLED 90Hz Display [Activation Promo Incl: 1500Min/1500Txt/1500MB, 365 Days Service Plan] - Locked to Tracfone

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Mark2276
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Way better in my opinion. Had many of both Motorola and Samsungs (Power, Plays, A15 A16 ect) in this price range and the Samsungs run way smoother even though in many cases the specs on paper are better on the Rolas.
Alpha__Omega
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Great deal for a backup phone, kept in drawer... There, in event your primary is lost, stolen, broken. At the end of the year, eBay the unlocked A16 for what you paid for it, or a couple dollars more.

BTW... I've read that the A16 gets 6 years of OS updates from Samsung.

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Mar 17, 2026 06:49 PM
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oregon14Mar 17, 2026 06:49 PM
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Quote from Stanlj10 :
Does anyone know the procedure to buy this and have the service and minutes transfer to my current number? It seems like the procedure has changed because i tried to do this a few months ago with the Moto G deal and the chat CSRs said i could no longer combine accounts. I tried a lot of different CSRs too.
You're trying to activate a new phone (not combine 2 separate lines) which has not changed. Your mistake was asking to combine.
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Mar 17, 2026 06:54 PM
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oregon14Mar 17, 2026 06:54 PM
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Quote from Cheapy Stuff :
Can anyone confirm that "porting" an existing number when activating this will roll over the existing plan timeline? Worried after seeing all the reports of how they've changed their systems recently.
Porting is for bringing in a new number from outside of Tracfone.
If you're just activating a new phone with a current TF account it's not porting and as long as you activate it correctly by keeping your current number there shouldn't be a problem.
Last edited by oregon14 March 17, 2026 at 12:40 PM.
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jimx200Mar 17, 2026 07:00 PM
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Quote from everestsun :

While I was walking Camino trail in Spain last year, I had to use my Samsung A15 (4GB RAM) to take photos due to its large SD card storage while my primary phone was tight on storage and had no SD card slot. Since I took many photos while walking, I missed many great moments because it was just so slow to turn on the camera, especially comparing to my primary phone with 6GB RAM. So glad that I replaced Samsung A15 last week with Moto G Power 2024 with 8GB RAM. The camera is a lot faster now.
dude, you went from the A15 which has a very good camera to the Power 2024 which has a poor camera? I had both. The cameras on these Moto's are one of their glaring weak spots, especially with the jello effect video.
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Mar 17, 2026 07:43 PM
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CrimsonLanguage941Mar 17, 2026 07:43 PM
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Quote from zebra20zebra20 :


Most people don't use Cell Phomes for gaming! 4GB is more than enough RAM even on a 5G phone, and enough RAM for the cameras!
4GB is NOT enough in 2026. Android uses nearly 3GB alone. Using the CALCULATOR is enough for this phone to start dumping background data. Every single time you minimize an app it'll have to reload it from scratch because THERE ISN'T ENOUGH RAM. My 8 year old phone with 6GB of ram operates significantly smoother than this E-waste A16 4GB of a phone.
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Mar 17, 2026 07:50 PM
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jeremylh56Mar 17, 2026 07:50 PM
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4 G RAM = unusable = 2026
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Mar 17, 2026 07:55 PM
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monkeybizMar 17, 2026 07:55 PM
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Quote from chip0101 :
It has 128GB storage and 8GB ram. It also has a microSD slot.
you might be correct, they messed up the storage spec. It's really 128GB of internal storage (expandable up to 1.5TB via microSD), in the fine print.

I'm in for one, could probably swap my Safelink tracfone sim in it if needed. I have Galaxy S23+ renewed that I always close tabs on anyway. 4GB RAM isn't a deal killer if that's the case.
Last edited by monkeybiz March 17, 2026 at 12:59 PM.
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Mar 17, 2026 07:57 PM
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wiffleMar 17, 2026 07:57 PM
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Quote from tommyjwall :
So... can I just get this for the hardware alone and never activate the phone plan and use it on WiFi?
Just activate it so it unlocks when the plan ends. Also sign up for Rewards and use a referral code for free data and such.

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Mar 17, 2026 08:41 PM
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ThiccHiccMar 17, 2026 08:41 PM
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Quote from Jaggsta :

Got same Moto G Stylus 5G 2021 $35 QVC deal in 2023 sold it to my mom after it unlocked she been using it since end of 2023 without any problems with different MVNO and $6 case and screen protector from amazon.
I would be mortified if I sold my mom a phone, especially one I bought just to flip. Did you also sell your mom hand sanitizer and toilet paper during the great COVID shortage?
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johnnybladesMar 17, 2026 08:53 PM
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Quote from Stanlj10 :
Does anyone know the procedure to buy this and have the service and minutes transfer to my current number? It seems like the procedure has changed because i tried to do this a few months ago with the Moto G deal and the chat CSRs said i could no longer combine accounts. I tried a lot of different CSRs too.
https://www.reddit.com/r/TracFone...vice_to_a/
Mar 17, 2026 09:19 PM
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milaohuMar 17, 2026 09:19 PM
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Quote from Jaggsta :

You click "Keep Number" When activation tracfone bought from them and use current tracfone number it will stack automatically on website.. If already activated phone with new number it won't work.
Thanks! But this will activate the service on the A16 phone, right? Would I need to contact customer service to switch it back to my original phone afterward?
Also, if I buy two of these and repeat the process, can I extend my original service by two years without changing my number or phone?
Mar 17, 2026 10:01 PM
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Krazen1211Mar 17, 2026 10:01 PM
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There is an amex $20 off $40 offer.
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Mar 17, 2026 10:54 PM
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Mar 17, 2026 10:54 PM
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Quote from milaohu :
Thanks! But this will activate the service on the A16 phone, right? Would I need to contact customer service to switch it back to my original phone afterward?
Also, if I buy two of these and repeat the process, can I extend my original service by two years without changing my number or phone?
To transfer back to old phone you go under manage lines then click inactive old phone and click activate and keep number again it will send text to A16 to transfer it back

No need to talk to anyone they will just mess your account up.
Last edited by Jaggsta March 17, 2026 at 03:57 PM.
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Mar 18, 2026 01:10 AM
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echipMar 18, 2026 01:10 AM
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Quote from ThiccHicc :
I would be mortified if I sold my mom a phone, especially one I bought just to flip. Did you also sell your mom hand sanitizer and toilet paper during the great COVID shortage?
Agreed! How can people sold these phones to their mom? EEK!
These are so cheap! Just gift it to her, she's your mom after all.
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There is an amex $20 off $40 offer.
Where you get Amex $20 off $40 offer? Link?

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slugbugMar 18, 2026 01:32 AM
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Thanks, I just ordered 3 for my wife, I and our son. This is a great deal for us. It gives us an additional year of service. We'll also be upgrading from Adreno 610 Moto G. We will get 5G on these new ones, which will allow my son to use the phone when he goes to Germany. (current one wouldn't work) Storage will double from 64GB to 128GB. Charging goes from 15W to 25W. Android 14 to Android 16. IPS display to AMOLED. 270ppi to 385ppi. Resolution from 720x1600 pixels to 1080x2340 pixels. 500 nits brightness to 824 nits, so it will be easier to see the new one in broad daylight. Multi core cpu score will increase by 33%. 3Dmark score increases from 641 to 1,385. The only thing I don't like is that the Galaxy A16 doesn't have a headphone jack, but I can get a USB C adapter. Overall, it looks like a really decent upgrade, and I sort of feel like I'm getting it free, just paying for a year of service.

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