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Motorola Moto G (2026) vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

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MotorolaMoto G (2026)SamsungGalaxy A16 5G
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2025October 2024
Display
Screen size6.7″6.7″
Resolution1604 × 7202340 × 1080
Sharpness262 pixels per inch385 pixels per inch
PanelLCDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz90 Hz
Peak brightness1,000 nits–
Display typeHD+ LCD, 263 ppi; maker lists 60–120 Hz depending on application and settingsSuper AMOLED, FHD+ and 16 million colours; full rectangle 6.7 inches or 6.5 inches accounting for rounded corners
Brightness detailUp to 1,000 nits in High Brightness mode (Motorola)–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3–
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 6300Samsung Exynos 1330
Memory4 GB4 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB
CPUMediaTek Dimensity 6300, octa-core CPU up to 2.4 GHzMaker UK SM-A166B lists octa-core CPU at 2.4/2 GHz; Samsung Exynos 1330 identification confirmed by Tech Advisor's UK review configuration and PhoneArena; some other regions use MediaTek Dimensity 6300
Storage type–UK 4 GB RAM/128 GB storage with 109.3 GB available; hybrid microSD slot supports up to 1.5 TB
GPUArm Mali-G57 MC2–
Memory4 GB physical RAM; RAM Boost uses storage as virtual memory, for up to 12 GB combined rather than 12 GB physical RAM; 128 GB storage with microSD expansion up to 1 TB–
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide cameraNone5 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera32 MP13 MP
Main camera50 MP, F1.8, phase-detection autofocus; 0.61 µm pixels, 1.22 µm with Quad Pixel combination for 12.5 MP images50 MP, f/1.8 and autofocus; no OIS; rear LED flash
Ultra wide camera–5 MP, f/2.2; additional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera
Front camera32 MP, F2.2, 0.64 µm pixels; Quad Pixel combination produces 8 MP images13 MP, f/2.0, fixed focus; no OIS or flash
ZoomDigital zoom up to 8x; no optical telephoto cameraUp to 10× digital zoom; no optical telephoto
Video recordingMain camera up to 1080p at 30 fps; macro camera up to 720p at 30 fps; dual capture, timelapse and slow motionMaker UK specifies Full HD at 30 fps and slow motion HD at 120 fps; UHD 4K at 30 fps is listed for video playback, not native recording
Front videoUp to 1080p at 30 fps–
Camera featuresSeparate 2 MP F2.5 Macro Vision camera with 1.75 µm pixels; ambient light sensor is not another imaging camera–
Battery and charging
Battery5,200 mAh5,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 18 hours
Wired chargingUp to 30 WUp to 25 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail5,200 mAh typical and 5,100 mAh rated; up to two days claimed under Motorola's mixed-use and standby test conditionsNon-removable; 5,000 mAh typical and 4,860 mAh rated; current UK page lists energy class B and minimum 1,200 endurance cycles
Wired chargingMaximum 30 W TurboPower device charging; maker specifies compatible TurboPower charger, sold separately in the US retail box25 W Super Fast Charging; wall charger sold separately
Wireless charging–No wireless charging, confirmed by Tech Advisor and PhoneArena
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight202 g200 g
Thickness8.44 mm7.9 mm
Height × width167.15 × 76.4 mm164.4 × 77.9 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP52IP54
MaterialsVegan leather back–
ColoursPANTONE Slipstream and PANTONE Cattleya OrchidBlue Black, Light Grey and Light Green; availability varies by region
Water resistance detailIP52, tested for dripping fresh water with up to 15-degree tilt; not for immersion or pressurised waterIP54; maker test sprays 10 litres of fresh water per minute for five minutes at all angles; not for swimming or immersion, and resistance can decline with wear
BiometricsFingerprint reader and face unlockFingerprint reader; side-mounted power-button location confirmed by PhoneArena; Samsung Knox Vault isolates sensitive credentials
Sensors–Accelerometer, fingerprint, gyroscope, geomagnetic and light sensors; virtual proximity sensing
SpeakersStereo speakers with Dolby Atmos; 3.5 mm headphone socketMono speaker; no stereo support
MicrophonesTwo microphones–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 16 with Hello UXOne UI 6.1; Android 14 confirmed by Tech Advisor and PhoneArena; Smart Switch, Quick Share and SmartThings supported; no Samsung DeX
Software updatesMotorola US currently lists Android 17 as the next OS and security updates through December 2028, at least every two months; plans vary by channel and regionUp to six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security maintenance; current UK specification page lists security validity until 31 October 2030
AI featuresGoogle Gemini and Circle to Search–
In the boxUS retail USB-C to USB-C cable, guides and SIM tool; charger not listedPhone and USB-C charging cable confirmed by PhoneArena; power adaptor sold separately
Connectivity
Mobile networkUS retail 5G sub-6, 4G LTE, 3G WCDMA and 2G GSM; carrier compatibility varies5G sub-6 FDD bands n1/3/7/8/20/28 and TDD n38/40/41/77/78; LTE FDD 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/20/28/66 and TDD 38/40/41; WCDMA 1/2/4/5/8 and quad-band GSM
SIMOne physical nano-SIM and eSIM, plus separate microSD; US retail configurationDual nano-SIM; second slot shared with microSD
Wi-Fi802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 and 5 GHz; Wi-Fi hotspotWi-Fi 5, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5 GHz, VHT80 and Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth–Bluetooth 5.3; Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid supported
NFCSupported on the US retail modelSupported on UK SM-A166BZADEUB
USBUSB Type-C, USB 2.0USB-C, USB 2.0; USB-C audio and no 3.5 mm headphone socket
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, LTEPP, SUPL, Glonass and GalileoGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS

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