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phoinix | Staff 32.6K Views
Jul 16, 2026 3:41 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, S166V) on sale for $39.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix 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 RevOne | Staff
  • This price matches a recent Frontpage Deal from late June, which received 50+ thumbs up.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • 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.
  • UPC: 616960587798
  • 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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Amazon has (Renewed / Refurbished - Excellent) Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Smartphone + 1-Year Tracfone Service (1500 Talk/Texts/MB Data, S166V) on sale for $39.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix 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 RevOne | Staff
  • This price matches a recent Frontpage Deal from late June, which received 50+ thumbs up.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • 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.
  • UPC: 616960587798
  • 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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Community Reviews

The Galaxy A16 5G bundle stands out as a low-cost backup phone with a decent camera, 5G, and a full year of Tracfone service that can extend an existing line and eventually unlock the device. The phone is described as solid for the price, with brand new looking units, eSIM support on this bundle, and broad MVNO compatibility. Setup can be finicky, though, with reports of Wi Fi issues, slow fingerprint wake, heavy Samsung bloatware, and only 4GB of RAM. A few units also arrived with activation or update problems, so it feels best suited to light use rather than a main phone.

Common Questions (5)

  • The usual path is to activate the Samsung with your existing number, and the included 1-year plan stacks onto your current service end date. Calling TracFone to do the transfer can make it go more smoothly, and the old line typically drops once the new phone is active.

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  • Yes. The A16 units from this bundle have eSIM, and they also include a physical TracFone SIM. That lets you activate with the included SIM while still having eSIM capability on the device.

    oregon14PrunerPrunerpoorazn

  • It is usable, but only has 4GB of RAM and can feel slow compared with a Moto G Power. It is described as decent for a backup or throwaway phone, while the camera is considered very good for the price.

    jimx200besidfsretro123cmc1002001

  • The bundle includes a USB-C to USB-C cable but no charger. Several units arrived looking brand new, often in unmarked white boxes, though one report noted a phone that arrived with an unlock pattern and another got stuck in an update loop.

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  • Yes, the main appeal is that 1 year of paid service can unlock the phone at the end of the term. The service bundled with the phone counts for unlocking that specific device, but carryover service from another phone does not.

    Mark2276oregon14Madaoz

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Jul 16, 2026 3:44 PM
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patelronak5Jul 16, 2026 3:44 PM
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How it will be unlocked then? After one year or when?
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Jul 16, 2026 4:04 PM
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jimx200Jul 16, 2026 4:04 PM
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Good phone with a very good camera. Not Pixel good, but better than the Moto's. Note this can also be used on Visible, Straighttalk, Simple Mobile, Walmart Family Mobile, Total, and Reddit said Xfinity.
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Jul 16, 2026 4:06 PM
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mathiastorres777Jul 16, 2026 4:06 PM
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The phone is pretty decent, i bought it two months ago as a backup
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Jul 16, 2026 4:12 PM
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swegaz0rdJul 16, 2026 4:12 PM
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The merging airtime into existing numbers thing is pretty much dead now, right?
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Jul 16, 2026 4:27 PM
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avalon
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Jul 16, 2026 4:27 PM
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I have an active thread on this deal, it's been going on for two weeks now and just goes out of stock every few days for 24 hours

https://slickdeals.net/f/19683549-samsung-galaxy-a16-5g-renewed-smartphone-1-year-tracfone-service-40?v=1
Jul 16, 2026 4:30 PM
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mozillafirefixJul 16, 2026 4:30 PM
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Quote from swegaz0rd View quoted comment :
The merging airtime into existing numbers thing is pretty much dead now, right?
Where is the source of such statement/theory? I was under the impression that as long as I activate the phone on an existing number currently running on the TracFine network, the service expiration date, service units (text messages, minutes, data) will stack.
Jul 16, 2026 4:30 PM
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aprideangelJul 16, 2026 4:30 PM
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Quote from swegaz0rd View quoted comment :
The merging airtime into existing numbers thing is pretty much dead now, right?
can someone confirm this? I am looking to extend my current service for another 1 year with this, so would appreciate if someone can confirm if getting this will still work for extending the service for my current number with tracfone. Thanks!

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Jul 16, 2026 4:33 PM
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Ilovetosavemoney7Jul 16, 2026 4:33 PM
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Quote from aprideangel View quoted comment :
can someone confirm this? I am looking to extend my current service for another 1 year with this, so would appreciate if someone can confirm if getting this will still work for extending the service for my current number with tracfone. Thanks!
I've activated new phones and merged talk/text/data many times with no issues. I always call Tracfone and do the transfer just to make sure it goes smoothly vs. doing it on-line.
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Jul 16, 2026 4:37 PM
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darkangelman1Jul 16, 2026 4:37 PM
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How does this phone compare to the Motorola g stylus 2021 model I was going to upgrade to either the 2024 or 2025 model if I can find another deal on it but I got a Motorola g pure right now. And it sucks not enough space to do really much in the way it apps or games I can only put like two games on it or one it's at the most it bogs down it freezes up it crashes all the time so how does the Samsung a16 hold up against this model?
Jul 16, 2026 4:37 PM
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AcinaJul 16, 2026 4:37 PM
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Quote from aprideangel View quoted comment :
can someone confirm this? I am looking to extend my current service for another 1 year with this, so would appreciate if someone can confirm if getting this will still work for extending the service for my current number with tracfone. Thanks!
I did it recently. You go with the "keep your number" option, activate the Samsung, then transfer back to your old phone.
Jul 16, 2026 4:49 PM
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MadaozJul 16, 2026 4:49 PM
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Quote from patelronak5 View quoted comment :
How it will be unlocked then? After one year or when?
New policy for Verizon/tracfone is 1 year and looks like you'll have to call to unlock it now.
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Jul 16, 2026 4:53 PM
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SpyrusNViware
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Jul 16, 2026 4:53 PM
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Quote from swegaz0rd View quoted comment :
The merging airtime into existing numbers thing is pretty much dead now, right?
No, I think that still works fine. What is difficult (if not impossible) is taking 2 lines in the same account and merging the balances into 1 line. People used to be able to get CS to do that, but not any more.
Jul 16, 2026 4:54 PM
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MadaozJul 16, 2026 4:54 PM
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Quote from aprideangel View quoted comment :
can someone confirm this? I am looking to extend my current service for another 1 year with this, so would appreciate if someone can confirm if getting this will still work for extending the service for my current number with tracfone. Thanks!
I activated it with my old phone number and it works, but the minutes/txt are 0 (supposed to be unlimited) on my account on the website and the data didn't seem to update. The end date updated correctly though. Everything works though so I haven't bothered to call tracfone.
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Jul 16, 2026 5:00 PM
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SpyrusNViware
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Jul 16, 2026 5:00 PM
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Quote from Madaoz View quoted comment :
I activated it with my old phone number and it works, but the minutes/txt are 0 (supposed to be unlimited) on my account on the website and the data didn't seem to update. The end date updated correctly though. Everything works though so I haven't bothered to call tracfone.
Text PLAN to 611611 and it should show Unl. If you added an Unl plan to Paygo, you should see and Unl plan data balance with expiration date, and a Paygo balance. The Paygo balance only applies after Unl expires, I believe.
Last edited by SpyrusNViware July 16, 2026 at 10:12 AM.

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Jul 16, 2026 5:21 PM
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yngw13Jul 16, 2026 5:21 PM
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Bought this just for AI and instagram
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