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frontpageRokket | Staff posted Apr 11, 2026 11:08 PM

Refurb: Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Smartphone + 1-Yr Tracfone Svc (1500 Talk/Txt/Data)

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Amazon has (Renewed / Refurbished - Excellent) Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Smartphone + 1-Year Tracfone Service (1500 Talk/Texts/MB Data) for $40.56. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter Rokket for sharing 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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  • About this Deal:
    • This deal matches the price of previous highly-rated Frontpage Deals.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and give the WIKI and forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this Product:
    • This phone is locked to Tracfone.
    • 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.
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Amazon has (Renewed / Refurbished - Excellent) Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Smartphone + 1-Year Tracfone Service (1500 Talk/Texts/MB Data) for $40.56. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter Rokket for sharing 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 Wiznaz | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • This deal matches the price of previous highly-rated Frontpage Deals.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and give the WIKI and forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this Product:
    • This phone is locked to Tracfone.
    • 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.
  • About this Store:

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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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dealle
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Always amazes me on every Tracfone deal, posters expect for $40. to get a I-phone like device and unlimited service. Not all of us need a phone to be an umbilical cord. I have an A14 Tracfone now and love it. I can talk and text all I need and check emails with it. Usually around wi-fi plus I have better things to do than watch a movie or play video games on a 6" screen. Blessed that for <$5.00 a month I can function quite well. Of course, I can tell everybody worth telling everything I know worth telling in 5 minutes or less
johnnyblades
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I put one of these in each of my kids gloveboxes, in case they lose or destroy their regular phones, so they can still get a hold of me in an emergency.
Blangachang85
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Cheap work phone for authentication and work only apps.

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Apr 18, 2026 12:27 PM
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oregonwinoApr 18, 2026 12:27 PM
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I have this phone and had the A15 before, this is a very solid device
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Apr 18, 2026 02:41 PM
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FawndulmeiApr 18, 2026 02:41 PM
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Quote from Frank36 :
What could be the use of one of these?
I buy one of these annually for my kiid in school. I dont want him losing an expensive phone so 1 year of service with 1,500 is more than enough. He loses it less than 50 out of pocket basically. I was buying them off QVC or HSN when they had similar offer on new phone with new customer discount. Price point for what i'm doing is much better than him losing a phone hundreds of dollars or more etc. In theory he can't use his phone at school or at least they say and i have done this the past 3 years without issues on the limits of talk time or minutes.
Apr 18, 2026 03:04 PM
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MikeAnnonApr 18, 2026 03:04 PM
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Quote from LavenderPickle7682 :
That's talking from a point of privilege. A lot of people cannot afford (or can't get) a "traditional" post-paid phone line.
I'm fortunate enough to be able to afford any phone but simply don't need special features. I've used Tracfones for many years without problems. The phone stays in my car.
My home WiFi phone is an old Galaxy that a friend gave me about 5 yrs. ago. I also installed TextNow (free) with a SIM and have good service even when I'm out and about. Xfinity is my ISP and they have nodes all over my area without buying high speed data from TextNow.
About a week ago I bought a package deal on Ebay of 2 new Motorola Tracfones (128, 8 gigs, 5G ? 5G Ultra NFC) + 1 yr. of service each for $90. I'll use one and give the other to a friend.
Last edited by MikeAnnon April 18, 2026 at 08:09 AM.
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Apr 18, 2026 04:28 PM
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aegrotatioApr 18, 2026 04:28 PM
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Quote from Frank36 :
What could be the use of one of these?
1 year of Tracfone service is usually $125.
I have a small pile of unused Tracfones that I bought just to extend my expiration date.
Apr 18, 2026 04:29 PM
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Frank36Apr 18, 2026 04:29 PM
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Quote from aegrotatio :
1 year of Tracfone service is usually $125. I have a small pile of unused Tracfones that I bought just to extend my expiration date.
How do you ask them to extend the line you use?
Apr 18, 2026 04:32 PM
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mrdstpApr 18, 2026 04:32 PM
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Quote from tjmxxx :
I don't know what flagships you have owned, but I have never even heard of any iPhone not lasting a whole lot longer than 4 years. You can buy an iPhone 13 right now brand new for $200 or less. Just saying.
We use our iPhones for five years plus repeatedly and then sell them as a rule. Example: bought an iPhone 11 in 2019 for $500, sold it in 2025 (still had over 80% battery capacity) for $200. Similar story with wife's iPhone SE3.
Apr 18, 2026 04:33 PM
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aegrotatioApr 18, 2026 04:33 PM
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Quote from bjgfromthe703 :
Are folks still able to harvest airtime and transfer it to an existing line?
Yes. I was unable to do it online the last time I tried but their customer support people were more than happy to handle it for me over the phone.
The "gotcha" is that Tracfone no longer gives us the paper card with the activation code on it (it's programmed into the phones now).

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Apr 18, 2026 04:36 PM
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aegrotatioApr 18, 2026 04:36 PM
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Quote from grayguru :
I cannot tell you how many Tracfone Moto phones I have had that got a bulged battery after a year or two and failed. At least 6.

Experience with 4 Samsung phones and never had any battery problem.
Yeah, the QVC/HSN Motorola Tracfone deals have batteries that bulge before your Tracfone expiration date.
This deal is for a far superior Samsung phone.
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Apr 18, 2026 04:40 PM
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aegrotatioApr 18, 2026 04:40 PM
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Quote from LavenderPickle7682 :
Aren't these disposable phones? After a year or two, drop another $40-50 and get another. I don't see what the confusion is about?

Let's be incredibly generous, and assume a "top tier" flagship phone will last you four years (I've NEVER had one last more than 36 months without developing an issue of some sort, but let's not dwell). The cheapest "I'-Phone costs $600, and that's in the budget line. Most flagship phones cost between $800-1200....or more. So let's say you spend $800.

Even if you bought one of these budget phones every six months for that same four year span... $50 x 2 per year x 4 years = $400. You're spending HALF the amount of flagship device....and that's with a pretty uncalled for six-month replacement schedule. And you have FOUR handhelds to your name instead of just one.

Realistically, you're replacing them every two years....that's $100 for the same four year period. An eighth of the cost. Or less.

Remember, these devices are intentionally engineered to fail after two years of daily use.
Well, at least they're on the Verizon Wireless network. That's a huge plus.
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Apr 18, 2026 04:42 PM
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gibsonbassApr 18, 2026 04:42 PM
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Quote from oregon14 :
I think we're taking about 2 different things. Yes you can activate a new line & keep current number but that's not combining 2 active lines. Howard Forums TF users have also said it can't be done anymore.
You are right. They have definitely stopped combining existing lines. I was talking about buying a phone with new service plan and transferring to the existing one.
Apr 18, 2026 05:01 PM
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aegrotatioApr 18, 2026 05:01 PM
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Quote from Frank36 :
How do you ask them to extend the line you use?
I gave them the IMEI of my existing phone and the new phone and they applied the new plan an expiration date to my old phone. I had to do this over the phone.
Apr 18, 2026 05:47 PM
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litesdsdApr 18, 2026 05:47 PM
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Does the QVC Tracfone hack still work now that Verizon bought Tracfone. The one where it's possible to transfer the 1 year service plan to a your own personal unlocked phone (Verizon network). If yes can someone provide a link on how to do this.
Apr 18, 2026 05:57 PM
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2kb4wuApr 18, 2026 05:57 PM
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Oos. Had in cart but...
Apr 18, 2026 08:04 PM
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mrdstpApr 18, 2026 08:04 PM
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Quote from aegrotatio :
Well, at least they're on the Verizon Wireless network. That's a huge plus.
Not where I live. Worst of the three major networks, and I've used them all over the years.

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Apr 18, 2026 09:04 PM
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LavenderPickle7682Apr 18, 2026 09:04 PM
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Quote from aegrotatio :
Well, at least they're on the Verizon Wireless network. That's a huge plus.
Network is irrelevant to me.
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