Samsung's new lower-cost phone will get support for years to come.

At a glance Expert's Rating Pros ・Clean, appealing design ・Punchy AMOLED display ・Impressive software update promise Cons ・Sluggish performance ・Battery life worse than A15 5G ・Poor secondary cameras Our Verdict The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is another sound budget phone that won’t let you down,

Samsung is offering six generations of full OS upgrades on the Galaxy A16 5G, a first for a product at this price point. The Galaxy A16 5G also includes a new Exynos processor, an IP rating, and a larger screen.

A lot of phones under $300 are lucky to get two major Android updates at most, so Samsung giving us six here (even if it's one less than what they commit to for their flagship phones) is pretty good. The phone starts at $199.99, and it will be available through retailers and Samsung's website starting on January 9th.

Purchase the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G in the US beginning January 9 and save 50% on the Galaxy Fit 3 fitness tracker

Kicking off the new year, Samsung has two new products coming to its website (and retailers) on January 9. We have the Galaxy A16 smartphone, plus the Galaxy Fit3 fitness tracker. Galaxy A16 is a sleek,

Samsung is launching the Galaxy Fit 3 in the US on January 9, 2025 for just $60, and going down to $30 if you buy it with the Galaxy A16.

Samsung released the Galaxy A16 5G and Galaxy Fit3 in some markets last year but now both are available in the US. The Galaxy A16 5G has advanced features at an affordable price, and the Galaxy Fit3 has easy health-tracking tools.