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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.

Original Post

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.

    Ilovetosavemoney7AcinagreenhandleDoremon

  • 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.

    pooraznSiennaHerring788Noremac0sdfoo

  • 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 23, 2026 3:40 PM
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LavenderDime307Jul 23, 2026 3:40 PM
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Will this drop back down to $40 you think?
Jul 25, 2026 6:23 PM
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pooraznJul 25, 2026 6:23 PM
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Just following back up I ordered and received this phone. I ordered two.

The phones have ESIM, but come with a physical SIM for TracFone.

The phones do have 5g, and connected to TracFone displaying 5gUW

Lots of normal Samsung bloatware. Used adb method is remove most. Turned off RAM plus. Installed the MANY MANY MANY updates (update and rebooted maybe 10 times?)

I used the method described to login to your existing account, unlock old phone, wait 30 minutes, then go to activate, new phone, select existing phone number, receive and ever verification code, enter code given in box on the red card. Within minutes, old phone drops cell service. Reboot new phone. Few minutes new phone shows service, make phone call, and receive text from TracFone that everything ready. Lock line. Old balance added with new balance, and extended 1 year from previous end date.

Phones didn't come with charger, but did come with c to c cable.
Jul 25, 2026 8:10 PM
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sdfooJul 25, 2026 8:10 PM
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Quote from poorazn View quoted comment :
Just following back up I ordered and received this phone. I ordered two.

The phones have ESIM, but come with a physical SIM for TracFone.

The phones do have 5g, and connected to TracFone displaying 5gUW

Lots of normal Samsung bloatware. Used adb method is remove most. Turned off RAM plus. Installed the MANY MANY MANY updates (update and rebooted maybe 10 times?)

I used the method described to login to your existing account, unlock old phone, wait 30 minutes, then go to activate, new phone, select existing phone number, receive and ever verification code, enter code given in box on the red card. Within minutes, old phone drops cell service. Reboot new phone. Few minutes new phone shows service, make phone call, and receive text from TracFone that everything ready. Lock line. Old balance added with new balance, and extended 1 year from previous end date.

Phones didn't come with charger, but did come with c to c cable.
Did you have a card with the 1 year plan? I got the phone and tried activating, but hit two problems. 1, the phone itself has an unlock pattern, so I can't get in. Looks like they just sold a return without making sure that it is usable. 2, it did not activate with the 1 year plan. I only got the red activation card with the serial number and sim number on it.

Update: I called tracfone and had to do a factory reset to access the phone, but they said no plan was attached to the new phone, so I had to return it. I did not want to risk a replacement also missing the plan.
Last edited by sdfoo July 25, 2026 at 06:44 PM.
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