While pricing around new technology is increasing, Amazon Prime deals are still here to bring you a few sales on phones — even those that are already at fair prices. Take this Samsung Galaxy A16 for example. The Samsung Galaxy A series are some of our favorite phones for people on a budget, and while it doesn’t have everything the new Samsung Galaxy S25 series offers, it’s still a solid device. Best of all, Amazon Prime sales just dropped the phone to a new record low of $142. That’s a nice $58 saving for a 2025 model that has 5G built-in; and its the lowest price we have seen all year.
The Samsung Galaxy A-series phones are built to last and are our favorite options for those who want an affordable model that will remain viable for years. Realistically, the new 2025 Galaxy A16 won’t exactly keep up with the latest and greatest models from Apple and Google — or the foldable Samsung devices being announced today at Galaxy Unpacked — but it still boasts some decent specs for the price.
The Samsung Galaxy A15 won the best ultracheap phone on our Best Samsung Phone of 2025 round-up. Our CNET tech experts called it “an easy choice for someone looking to buy a phone that will last for years.” They added in the review, “Samsung provides [the Galaxy A15] with four years of software updates and five years of security support, which in this price range is unparalleled.”
So, the Samsung Galaxy A16 is one step up. Mike Sorrentino, senior tech editor, says that the “Galaxy A16 [is] one of the lowest-cost phones to get a software and security update commitment [for] longer than five years, which could be a benefit for someone looking to buy a simple phone that will be updated.”
The A16 has an Exynos 1330 processor, a 6.7-inch AMOLED display and an impressive 50-megapixel rear camera. It also has 4GB of RAM and 128GB of built-in storage that can be expanded using a microSD card. Other features include a tap-to-pay function, an IP54 weather-resistance rating and 25-watt fast-charging support.
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Why this deal matters
We recommend the Samsung Galaxy A series phones as an excellent budget option, which means they’re already great value at full price. This deal marks the best discounts we’ve seen on this new 2025 model, beating out the last record-low price of $175 (now, it’s $33 cheaper than that). Plus, this offer is for an unlocked model, giving you the flexibility to activate it with whatever carrier you prefer or use it exclusively over Wi-Fi.
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