Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) and the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|
| Our rating | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 25W |
| RAM (max) | — | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.6 in | 6.7 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 194 g | 200 g |
| Released | Mar 2024 | Oct 2024 |
Summary: Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) is ahead on refresh rate, weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is ahead on our rating, wired charging, storage (max), screen size.
Display
| Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD, 120Hz | Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1612 pixels (HD+) | 1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+) |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | — |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | Unspecified |
| Pixel Density | 267 ppi | — |
Platform
| Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 (SM4375) | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) or Exynos 1330 (5 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (configuration varies by chipset) |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Mali-G57 MC2 (Dimensity 6300) or Mali-G68 (Exynos 1330) |
| OS | — | Android 15, One UI (upgradable to Android 16 and beyond) |
Memory
| Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|
| RAM | 4GB | — |
| Internal Storage | 128GB UFS 2.2 | — |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 1TB expandable) | — |
| Card slot | — | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 1.5TB) |
| Internal | — | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|
| Modules | Dual | — |
| Primary | 50 MP, f/1.8 (wide), 1.28µm, PDAF, Quad Pixel technology | — |
| Secondary | 2 MP, f/2.4 (macro/depth), 1.75µm | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, Panorama | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Triple | — | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF; 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide); 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
Selfie Camera
| Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0 (wide), 1.12µm | 13 MP, f/2.0 |
| Features | HDR | No OIS, No AF, No Flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired (TurboPower) | 25W wired (charger sold separately) |
Body
| Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|
| Dimensions | 164.4 x 75 x 8.2 mm (6.47 x 2.95 x 0.32 in) | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 194 g (6.84 oz) | 200g (7.05 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass), plastic frame, faux leather back | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame (typical for segment) |
| Water Resistance | Water-repellent design | — |
| SIM | — | Dual Nano-SIM (Hybrid slot for some regions) |
| Durability | — | IP54 dust and splash resistant |
Comms
| Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE | 5.3 |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, LTEPP, SUPL | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Radio | — | Unspecified |
Launch
| Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|
| Announced | 2024, March 12 | 2024, October 7 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, March 21 | Available. Released 2024, October 25 (Global); January 9, 2025 (US) |
| OS | Android 14 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the smoother screen, Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) or Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?
Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) — 120 Hz for the Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) versus 90 Hz for the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G.
Which is lighter, Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) or Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?
Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) — 194 g for the Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) versus 200 g for the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G.
Which is newer, Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) or Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G — Mar 2024 for the Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) versus Oct 2024 for the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G.
Is the Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) or the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G rated higher?
We rate the Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G 7/10.
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