Interestingly enough, we’ve heard whispers about the Galaxy A16 5G for quite some time now because of a listing that was leaked back in October. But now the phone’s finally official and we have all the juicy details about this best cheap phone contender.

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

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

The Galaxy A16 5G, the successor to the excellent Galaxy A15 5G, has a larger screen and improved durability. The Galaxy Fit line also gets a refresh for the first time in several years.

The Galaxy A16 5G smartphone and Galaxy Fit3 fitness tracker are now available in the US. You can buy them starting January 9, 2025.

Samsung is narrowing the gap to iPhone—its latest update makes it by far the best alternative to Apple’s devices when it comes to security and privacy. Google has already raised the bar with Android 15, with a raft of innovations. Samsung has gone further. And its latest update shows that Galaxy phones are about to change forever.

Samsung first released the Galaxy Fit3 in several countries outside the US last February. The device comes equipped with a 1.6-inch display surrounded by an aluminum body and lasts up to 13 days on a single charge.

Samsung is kicking off the new year with the launch of its budget-oriented Galaxy A16 in the US, which also offers the most Android updates per dollar compared to anything else on the market. The Galaxy A16 is not a particularly flashy device.