Moto G85 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
28.2Performance24.9
51.4Display36.6
45.9Camera30.1
58.3Battery55.7
60Features65.3
14 spec wins — Moto G85 5G2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Moto G85 5G wins this phone face-off, 45.6 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+16) and display (+15). Samsung Galaxy A16 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Moto G85 5G
- Stronger performance score: 28 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 51 vs 37
- Stronger camera score: 46 vs 30
- 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 800 nits
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
- 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $299
Display
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | pOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+3% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+100% | 800 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 87.6 %+3% | 85.2 % |
Performance
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 460,000+10% | 420,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 930+26% | 740 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,050 | 2,050 |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
Camera
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP+60% | 5 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | 1 x |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+146% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+32% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 171 g+14% | 200 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm+4% | 7.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP52 | IP54 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (Hello UI) | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 6 years+200% |
Audio
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |