Weekly poll results: Samsung Galaxy A16 5G can last 6 years, some people think

20 October 2024
Others like the phone, but don't plan on waiting the full 6 years before upgrading.

Sort by:

Anonymous, 20 Oct 2024And break the type c port because it is now used more often... moreAgree on this bro. i Really hate smart phone company remove them but it just my guess. to maintain the water resistance too. i saw some of phone released last year with headphone jack has lower water resistance to nothing.

Thats why im currently going to try the new tech, the Magnetize type-c extension. im waiting for my order to Try it.
So basically you plug your additional accessories on detached magnet type-c extension.
On the description of seller you can connect external keyboard and mouse.

    • ?
    • Anonymous
    • 7XH
    • 20 Oct 2024

    DarlingYext, 20 Oct 2024Exactly, a company is a company, they are no different, no ... moreU think a26 will last for 6 years? It use same chip as a25. I expected a26 will use dimensity1080 but its a dream. Only improvements on a26 was punchhole camera the rest is none

      • b
      • ben
      • YUU
      • 20 Oct 2024

      Anonymous, 20 Oct 2024:) see either way they will make u buy new phone, be it hw... morea phone can easily lasts 5+ years given that you take care of it. 3rd party battery replacement is cheap, broken volume button is cheap to replace etc. i had lg v30 which i gave to lil brother, he is still using it right now. i just cant use it anymore because of outdated android, which many will appreciate with oem years of updates. you might think 5 years later phone will be unusable but lots of 2019 phone is still running good nowdays

        • ?
        • Anonymous
        • 7XH
        • 20 Oct 2024

        Answer is hell NO! Its same as a14 5g but with u notch and minor improvements. If u buy it u will replace it within 2 to 3 yrs

          Cpt.Power, 20 Oct 2024Bro this tech exist since 1867 so yes its ancient its usele... moreVinyl records are making a comeback surprisingly so I wouldn't say just because something is ancient it's useless. However you can't assume the same for 3.5mm because it's still widely used in Media production and audiophile equipment so until someone comes up with True lossless wireless audio (not lossy Bluetooth) I wouldn't see that happening

            ben, 20 Oct 2024my dad's oppo f1 lasted 7 years before it dies because... moreThe difference with the oppo f1 is, this thing is an entry level device, pretty sure the F1 has much better build quality than this considering Samsung's budget quality degrade over years, either way even if it lasts that long and not in a bin as someone mentioned. that hardware won't be running android 20 efficiently enough to do anything without lagging like hell.

              Hugo, 20 Oct 2024The 3.5 mm jack isn't ancient. Its is a very good and ... moreBro this tech exist since 1867 so yes its ancient its useless in modern smartphones packed with wireless technology. Removing was best idea they could did.
              I am so gratefull.

                • ?
                • Anonymous
                • vaS
                • 20 Oct 2024

                Anonymous, 20 Oct 2024just buy 3.5 to usbc connector, can save u from buying new ... moreAnd break the type c port because it is now used more often compared to when it was just exclusive for charging and data transfer?

                  • ?
                  • Anonymous
                  • vaS
                  • 20 Oct 2024

                  Anonymous, 20 Oct 20243.5mm also went off bcoz of space/repair constraints on pcb... moreHuh? Even if you remove the Galaxy XCover6 Pro, with ip rating AND removable batteries, older ip68 phones with open ports rarely had issues. Next time, I'm betting you'll be saying the same thing once the usb type c port disappears lmao.

                    • ?
                    • Anonymous
                    • txF
                    • 20 Oct 2024

                    sometimes someone chose to suffer for 6 years

                      • ?
                      • Anonymous
                      • 7jZ
                      • 20 Oct 2024

                      I'm not sure about a flagship lasting 6 years, let alone an entry level device

                        • FF7
                        • 09c
                        • 20 Oct 2024

                        I'm going the rugged phone route even if the phone will be stuck on Android 13 forever. Ordered an Oukitel WP33 Pro yesterday because I'm sick and tired of these flimsy glass slabs or overpriced foldables with sub-5000 mAh batteries. WP33 Pro is a brick that weighs as much as an LCD Steam Deck but at least I don't have to worry about charging it twice a day like I do with my Razr 5G, Z Flip 3, iPhone SE, and Pixel 3.

                        If I end up liking the WP33 Pro enough, I may get the Unihertz Tank Mini which does have a headphone jack and expandable storage. I wish GSM Arena covered Unihertz. They rarely cover Oukitel and Doogee. The rugged phone market is where it's at if you can deal with midrange SoCs and inferior cameras but want strong, durable build quality, loud speakers, and battery life that gives you 20+ hour SOT that would embarrass any iPhone Pro Max and S23 Ultra.

                          • ?
                          • Anonymous
                          • 7SY
                          • 20 Oct 2024

                          ben, 20 Oct 2024my dad's oppo f1 lasted 7 years before it dies because... more:) see either way they will make u buy new phone, be it hw deterioration battery/earpiece/screen abrasion or controlled app support/updates

                            • b
                            • ben
                            • YUU
                            • 20 Oct 2024

                            Bravosixgoingdark, 20 Oct 2024Making a call would be the only thing this (smart) phone co... moremy dad's oppo f1 lasted 7 years before it dies because little brother accidentally dropped it in water. the only hardware my dad ever had it repaired was the volume button. battery life is degraded but can still do like half day, not really an issue to him i guess because he never complained it as he brings powerbank anywhere. he gave it to lil brother because banking app is not supported on outdated android.

                            6 years of android support sounds like marketing bs, if you never look outside the world

                              • ?
                              • Anonymous
                              • 7kp
                              • 20 Oct 2024

                              Hugo, 20 Oct 2024The 3.5 mm jack isn't ancient. Its is a very good and ... more3.5mm also went off bcoz of space/repair constraints on pcb & waterproofing issues

                                • ?
                                • Anonymous
                                • 7kp
                                • 20 Oct 2024

                                Anonymous, 20 Oct 2024Surely, the removal of the headphone jack would result in l... morejust buy 3.5 to usbc connector, can save u from buying new c earph altogether

                                  • G
                                  • Geoffrey
                                  • fX7
                                  • 20 Oct 2024

                                  I think the six years of updates are a gimmick to cover up the lack of hardware improvement, not to mention the removal of the headphone jack.

                                    Making a call would be the only thing this (smart) phone could be doing in 6yrs although highly doubtful if the hardware even last that long, it's like using a Samsung J4 plus in 2024, pure marketing BS at work, a Nokia feature phone is a better alternative

                                      "Others like the phone, but don't plan on waiting the full 6 years before upgrading."

                                      Well, I don't, and I also don't think it can last anywhere near 6 years, maybe in a bin.

                                        • ?
                                        • Anonymous
                                        • vaS
                                        • 20 Oct 2024

                                        Hugo, 20 Oct 2024The 3.5 mm jack isn't ancient. Its is a very good and ... moreA lot of audio-related devices still rely on jack style connectors. Mass consumers can't look beyond their consoomer wireless slop.

                                        The same with external storage because cloud exists. Now some people are feeling the pain of low storage and cloud rentals but it's too late to go back.

                                          3 of 5