Galaxy A16 4G LTE (128GB + 4GB) International Model

Took me a while to decide, but I finally pulled the trigger on the Samsung Galaxy A16 after hearing so many good things about it. My old phone was barely hanging in there, and I needed something reliable for work. So, here's my experience with the A16 over the past month.

First off, let me just say, the battery life on this thing is incredible! As someone who's constantly on calls or running social media apps all day, I used to be paranoid about my phone dying mid-day. Not anymore. This baby lasts me a full day, even with heavy usage, and often has some juice left over for the next morning. It's got a 5000 mAh battery, which Samsung claims is a "day-long" charge, and I'd say that's accurate.

Another thing I absolutely love about this phone is its camera setup. As a casual photographer, I was blown away by the photo quality it produces. The 50 MP main lens and the ultra-wide lens are fantastic for landscape shots, while the macro lens has been fun to play around with. It's not a professional camera replacement, but for a phone in this price range, it sure punches above its weight.

One minor thing I've noticed is that sometimes the fingerprint scanner can be a bit finicky. It works most of the time, but once or twice a day, I have to try multiple times before it registers my print. Not a deal