A decent Samsung under 2,500! It has a 90Hz display, 50MP camera, and long-term support

Not everyone needs a flagship phone for twenty thousand — and the Galaxy A series exists precisely for these users. The Samsung Galaxy A16 LTE is now on Alza for 2,372 CZK after applying the code ALZADNY15. From the original 4,490 CZK, the price dropped to the current 2,790 CZK, and the discount pushed it even lower — the real saving compared to the starting price is over two thousand crowns.

Quick summary:
✅ Makes sense if you’re looking for a first phone for a child, an upgrade for grandma, or a backup phone for a drawer — it has everything essential, including NFC payments, a large display, and a reliable system.
⚠️ Consider that 4 GB RAM and Helio G99 are sufficient for everyday use, but don’t expect any serious gaming or demanding multitasking. The camera is, according to users, average, and a charger is missing from the package.
💡 For 2,372 CZK you get a 6.7″ AMOLED display (90 Hz), 128GB storage + microSD slot up to 1 TB, a 50Mpx camera, a 5,000mAh battery, NFC payments, a fingerprint reader in the button, and six years of software updates.

What people praise the most

Three points repeatedly appear in reviews — battery life, AMOLED display, and long-term software support. At this price point, Samsung guarantees 6 generations of Android updates, which is something virtually no other manufacturer offers in the sub-three-thousand-crown segment. The phone will thus receive security patches until sometime in 2030 (it’s a 2024 model). It has already been updated to Android 16 with One UI 8. The 5,000mAh battery lasts two days with normal use — one reviewer writes that the phone typically lasts two days and even longer in power-saving mode. User comments also indicate that the phone is often bought as a gift for an older family member or as a child’s first mobile phone — and everyone is generally satisfied. They appreciate the large display, simple One UI operation, and parental controls.

Let’s mention one more detail appreciated by people switching from older Samsung phones — the fingerprint reader is integrated into the power button and works accurately and quickly. On the side of the phone, there’s also NFC for contactless payments, which is already part of the basic features today, but it’s not a given at this price point.

What to expect

4 GB RAM is really little for 2026, and you’ll occasionally see a second-long delay when launching applications. The MediaTek Helio G99 processor is average — fine for social media, payments, messaging, and videos, but not for playing demanding 3D games. The camera is described in reviews with words ranging from “good for the price” to “ugly” depending on user expectations — the truth will be somewhere in between, naturally, don’t expect miracles. A charger is missing from the package, but a USB-C cable is included. And one user points out that there is no dedicated memory card slot — with two SIM cards, you have to choose between the second SIM and a microSD card. The phone is also quite large and heavy (200 grams), so it might be a challenge for small children’s hands.

When choosing affordable phones, do you prefer a brand with guaranteed updates, or maximum performance regardless of the manufacturer’s name?