Moto G96 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
21.8Performance27.1
56.9Display36.6
45.9Camera30.1
52.6Battery55.7
52Features65.3
12 spec wins — Moto G96 5G5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Moto G96 5G wins this phone face-off, 42.8 to 39.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+20) and camera (+16). 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 G96 5G
- Stronger display score: 57 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
- 60% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 90 Hz
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- Stronger performance score: 27 vs 22
- Stronger battery score: 56 vs 53
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 52
- 500% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 1 years
- Has NFC — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | Moto G96 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 | 144 Hz+60% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+100% | 800 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 85.2 % |
Performance
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| AnTuTu | — | 509,232Bottom 2% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 210,242Bottom 5% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 43,774Bottom 4% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 110,272Bottom 2% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 144,944Bottom 3% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,016+37%Bottom 33% | 740Bottom 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,922+43%Bottom 36% | 2,050Bottom 20% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Moto G96 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 |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+146% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh+10% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+32% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 178 g+11% | 200 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) |
| OS update pledge | 1 years | 6 years+500% |
Audio
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |