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phoinix | Staff 43.5K Views
Apr 24, 2026 2:47 PM

Renewed: 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) on sale for $39.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix 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

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  • This offer is slightly lower than previous Frontpage Deal that earned 74+ thumbs up.
  • 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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Written by phoinix | Staff
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Update: This popular offer is still available.

Amazon has (Renewed / Refurbished - 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 Deal Hunter phoinix 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 johnny_miller | Staff
  • This offer is slightly lower than previous Frontpage Deal that earned 74+ thumbs up.
  • 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.
  • 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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Written by phoinix | Staff

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a4aseph
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Used to take two months of active and paid service to get them unlocked but then kind hearted person at Verizon being paid at least six figures that why not file a case with ftc and make it 12 months of active a paid service to ruin it all together for regular customers.
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shjaythi
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Isnt the Moto G Power a better deal for $90 - 2 pack with 8 Gig of RAM (assuming that we can aggregate all the minutes/data to an existing Tracfone line) - https://www.ebay.com/itm/287191137918
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Apr 25, 2026 1:40 AM
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MutantchipmunkApr 25, 2026 1:40 AM
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Anyone have any luck unlocking these? I went to the website and it told me it qualifies to be unlocked, but I never got the email. Tried different emails and checked my spam folder.
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Apr 25, 2026 1:51 AM
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TrialchickenApr 25, 2026 1:51 AM
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Quote from Mutantchipmunk View quoted comment :
Anyone have any luck unlocking these? I went to the website and it told me it qualifies to be unlocked, but I never got the email. Tried different emails and checked my spam folder.
These require 12 months of active service before they are eligible to be unlocked per the new rules. It used to be 2 months and since the time since this change was introduced hasn't passed the one year mark, I believe no one has gone through the new process yet. If your reading it of their website, it might be that yes it CAN be unlocked, but you need to meet the year if service requirements prior to that. What website are you using btw?
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Apr 25, 2026 11:02 AM
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LavenderPickle7682Apr 25, 2026 11:02 AM
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Quote from furioussun View quoted comment :

I bought this deal and can confirm it is a much better phone - no problems multitasking and after a year it can unlock from the TracFone network. Motorola does not come with the six years of updates, however. Otherwise, if you are ok with sticking with a less secure phone come 2027, the performance is almost better than my main phone (the moto g stylus 24).
How "secure" do you need your phone to be anyways? I mean, it's a phone call and text message device. It's not like anything is making those armour-clad or whatever the digital equivalent would be.

(And to anyone who does financials or medical on their mobile phone....well, they shouldn't. It's inherently insecure by its very nature. It's a dainty glass-coated device -- sometimes on both sides. Carried 5+ feet off the ground (or less if you're short). And a target for thieves. Now they're saying it won't get updates and be even LESS secure with software. None that is worth any convenience of staring at bank balance on-the-go.)
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Apr 25, 2026 11:03 AM
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LavenderPickle7682Apr 25, 2026 11:03 AM
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Quote from techie333 View quoted comment :
That's called corporate greed to price gouge and profit off the plebs. It's really hot and so in right now
And people keep buying their phones, so there's no incentive to change.
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Apr 25, 2026 12:56 PM
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GaiaGeekApr 25, 2026 12:56 PM
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Note that people are reporting activation problems in the review (excerpts from searching reviews for "acitvate"):

1. "got the phone activated, but none of the Promo was recognized. Spent an hour with Marco, Tracfone chat, & he said nothing could be done as Amazon was not an authorized Tracfone dealer. Spent 2 hrs. on telephone with a Tracfone Service Rep. who would not honor the Promo package that came with the phone. After pleading my case, he talked with 2 different Tracfone "supervisors" who finally agreed to grant me a "courtesy case", & installed the Promo package on my phone." - March 24. 2026

2. "Verizon would not activate the phone. Good luck buyers" - April 17, 2026

I was trying to find how long one can wait before activating. Doing a general search, I can only find results from over 2 years ago, and they vary, with some saying you must activate within 60 days to get the promo minutes/texts, another saying you had 6 months, and another saying 1 year from purchase.

Given that uncertainty and the reviews above, I'm not buying.
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Apr 25, 2026 2:05 PM
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DoldrumsApr 25, 2026 2:05 PM
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Are there taxes / fees to have the phone activated?
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Apr 25, 2026 2:19 PM
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kenmasters34Apr 25, 2026 2:19 PM
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Is that 1500 texts/500MB per month, or for the whole year? Does incoming election spam texts count against the 1500?
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Apr 25, 2026 5:46 PM
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hpham_53Apr 25, 2026 5:46 PM
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Quote from Doldrums View quoted comment :
Are there taxes / fees to have the phone activated?
No taxes, fees besides what you paid at purchase.
Apr 25, 2026 6:33 PM
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DealZillaNYApr 25, 2026 6:33 PM
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Quote from a4aseph View quoted comment :
Used to take two months of active and paid service to get them unlocked but then kind hearted person at Verizon being paid at least six figures that why not file a case with ftc and make it 12 months of active a paid service to ruin it all together for regular customers.
When did this change go through just unlocked the qvc deal from Dec and was thinking of getting another one
Apr 25, 2026 7:15 PM
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FeistyGame5623Apr 25, 2026 7:15 PM
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I bought two of these. This is a fantastic bargain. Both phones look brand new. I update my phones every 2 or 3 years with deals like this. If you are like me, and don't need the absolute latest of everything to try to impress people, and you don't let a cellphone control every aspect of your life, don't pass this up.
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Apr 25, 2026 7:23 PM
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AquaRain1877Apr 25, 2026 7:23 PM
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unlimited Talk & Texts please
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Apr 25, 2026 8:43 PM
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Quote from DealZillaNY View quoted comment :
When did this change go through just unlocked the qvc deal from Dec and was thinking of getting another one
Phones activated before Jan 20 were under the old 60 day policy.
Any TF/ST/TW phones activated after that now require 12 months of active service. Details are on the TF website.
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Apr 26, 2026 1:22 AM
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SercmercApr 26, 2026 1:22 AM
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Renewed, somebody buys uses and return the phone, you buy and find out there is no service on it !!! And you return too !! Dont buy and wast time..
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Apr 26, 2026 1:26 AM
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oregon14Apr 26, 2026 1:26 AM
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Quote from Sercmerc View quoted comment :
Renewed, somebody buys uses and return the phone, you buy and find out there is no service on it !!! And you return too !! Dont buy and wast time..
Mine had the service included & looked brand new. It's more likely that since a new version has already been released (A17) they had way too many of these still in stock & needed to get rid of them. Definitely wasn't a waste of time.
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