Need a budget phone for the upcoming school semester? StraightTalk has one of our favorite values phones on sale for less than $50.
For a limited time, StraightTalk is the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G for $39 when you open a new line and sign up to the carrier's Silver Unlimited data plan or higher. By comparison, it sells for over $100 at Amazon. That's one of the best cell phone deals I've seen at StraightTalk.
StraightTalk is part of Verizon's prepaid brands that also includes the likes of Visible and Total Wireless. It's a particularly good carrier if you're looking for value.
Meanwhile, the Galaxy A16 is a solid affordable entry point in the Galaxy lineup. When it first launched, it retailed for $200. That’s a significant benchmark because many of the best cheap phones tend to hover closer to $500.
The phone offers incredible value while mirroring many features found on premium devices. For example, it boasts a sizable 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display, an IP54 rating, six years of guaranteed software updates, and a versatile triple-camera system.
For a budget handset, you also get a 50MP main shooter, a 5MP ultrawide, and a 2MP macro lens. The 13MP front-facing camera should more than suffice for selfies and vlogging. For those who want more control, the ‘Pro’ mode provides access to manual settings like ISO, shutter speed, and focus.
Samsung’s pledge of six years of updates is also unheard of at this price point. Combined with a 5,000 mAh battery and 25W wired charging, this phone is built to go the distance.
