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expiredphoinix | Staff posted 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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Jul 16, 2026 5:32 PM
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AlwaysAvidJul 16, 2026 5:32 PM
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I finally got this last month. Just a heads up that the wifi was buggy during setup and at least some amazon reviews have reported a similar issue (they didn't seem to know how to resolve even while talking to "support"): Detected my wifi network but acted like there was no internet. I initially was unsure what to do next, but I ultimately completed the setup and only AFTER did connecting to the wifi network finally see the internet connection and started behaving like a new phone.

Which obviously I wanted to keep this phone for putting in that effort. Unlike other people who would assume this doesn't work and hence was "renewed". As for usage, the thumb unlock two weeks later seems to take a long time to actually go from an off screen to powering on. Versus the tracfone locked 2024 moto g power deal (walmart might still have for 49.88+tx) that's been here being way more responsive on that and 8g ram on that one holding some advantages. only pet peeve is this Samsung more strongly autocorrects if it doesn't like your uncommon word/name changes. Samsung's advantage also has an android 16 upgrade among those flurry of updates.
Jul 16, 2026 5:57 PM
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NE0tekkJul 16, 2026 5:57 PM
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Quote from jimx200 :
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.
How does it compare to the A35 or A36? Currently using a a35 which has a camera similar to my old Motorola stylus 5g 2022, still can't really zoom in on anything far away
Jul 16, 2026 6:11 PM
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PrunerJul 16, 2026 6:11 PM
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Quote from aprideangel :
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!
It still worked for me a month ago, and I extended my unlimited plan with this 1500 Talk/Txt/Data
Jul 16, 2026 6:14 PM
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HoaT3042Jul 16, 2026 6:14 PM
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Can I take the sim and transfer to another tracfone A36 phone?
Jul 16, 2026 6:18 PM
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PrunerJul 16, 2026 6:18 PM
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Quote from NE0tekk :
How does it compare to the A35 or A36? Currently using a a35 which has a camera similar to my old Motorola stylus 5g 2022, still can't really zoom in on anything far away
A35 is likely better as A3x series is higher than A1x and you are just 1 gen older.
Jul 16, 2026 6:19 PM
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PrunerJul 16, 2026 6:19 PM
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Quote from HoaT3042 :
Can I take the sim and transfer to another tracfone A36 phone?
it's not recommended to swap sims though it may work. You should transfer the service to the sim that comes with your A36 phone if it has one
Jul 16, 2026 6:35 PM
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greenhandleJul 16, 2026 6:35 PM
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Quote from mozillafirefix :
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.
It will stack, following your workflow. You're transferring your active line of service to a new phone, and any existing service will stack with the allotment included with the new phone.
The other method used to be activating the new phone on a separate line, and then asking Customer Service to merge/combine the 2 lines. No real advantage to that, other than possibly scoring some referral bonus points. For the last year or so, the merge/combine method has become almost impossible, with most agents saying it cannot be done. Twice over the last year, I've seen reports of a user finding an agent that could, and would, do it.
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Jul 16, 2026 7:05 PM
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jimx200Jul 16, 2026 7:05 PM
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Quote from NE0tekk :
How does it compare to the A35 or A36? Currently using a a35 which has a camera similar to my old Motorola stylus 5g 2022, still can't really zoom in on anything far away
both of the Samsung phones you mention are a step up in performance and cameras. Digital zoom on most camera phones are just ok and nothing as good as optical zoom. I have a Stylus 2025 and it's an ok phone. For whatever reasons I get lots of wi-fi connections dropped and the Verizon network must have issues the past 2 months as data is crawling.
Jul 16, 2026 8:25 PM
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DyscalculicJul 16, 2026 8:25 PM
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Walmart Family Mobile has this one new for free in store with a $35 plan minimum for the first month.
Jul 16, 2026 9:01 PM
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ZetonJul 16, 2026 9:01 PM
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I have 2025 motorola stylus locked to Straight talk deal from January. Is it possibleto to use this to ulock the stylus after 1 year?
Jul 16, 2026 9:07 PM
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Mark2276Jul 16, 2026 9:07 PM
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Quote from Dyscalculic :
Walmart Family Mobile has this one new for free in store with a $35 plan minimum for the first month.
The thing most go after is the one year plan on these which allows the phone to become unlocked at the end of the service (was way better when it was 60 days) . And honestly when i bought one of these months ago it looked brand new and might of been left over new stock. With the family mobile deal is you stuck with a locked phone unless you pay 12x35.
Last edited by Mark2276 July 16, 2026 at 02:11 PM.
Jul 16, 2026 9:12 PM
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DyscalculicJul 16, 2026 9:12 PM
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Quote from Mark2276 :
The thing most go after is the one year plan on these which allows the phone to become unlocked at the end of the service (was way better when it was 60 days) . And honestly when i bought one of these months ago it looked brand new and might of been left over new stock. With the family mobile deal is you stuck with a locked phone unless you pay 12x35.
Agree and understood.

However, you can downgrade the plan to $20 * 11.

And get $15 monthly off on your Verizon Fios or Frontier Fiber home internet. This part also applies to this deal I think. So it's not a differentiator but just wanted to highlight.
Last edited by Dyscalculic July 16, 2026 at 02:18 PM.
Jul 16, 2026 9:20 PM
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oregon14Jul 16, 2026 9:20 PM
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Quote from Zeton :
I have 2025 motorola stylus locked to Straight talk deal from January. Is it possibleto to use this to ulock the stylus after 1 year?
Unlock requirement is 1 yr of paid service on EACH TF/ST/TW phone, so service that comes with a phone will only unlock that specific phone - carryover service from another phone doesn't count towards unlock time.
Jul 16, 2026 9:32 PM
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Jul 16, 2026 10:17 PM
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Thanks OP! Order one for an extra number lying around for my fun activities.

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