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Motorola Moto G (2025) vs Samsung Galaxy A16
Product A: Motorola
82 of 162 known
Change Motorola Moto G (2025)
Product B: Samsung
86 of 162 known
Change Samsung Galaxy A16
79 of 154 fields differ
- 45 different values
- 34 known for one only
- 16 the same
- 59 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 284 phones.
- Maximum wired charging power (claimed)A: 30WB: 25WMotorola is 5 W higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AMotorola: 76.3 × 167.1 mm
- BSamsung: 77.9 × 164.4 mm
Weight
0 to 250 g
All 162 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
January 20251Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2025/pmipmhh39mqRead 16 October 2026Moto G (2025) announced in January 2025, see the Business Today launch report.4Press articlebusinesstoday.in/amp/technology/news/story/moto-g-5g-2025-and-moto-g-power-5g-2025-launched-with-dimensity-6300-soc-460959-2025-01-16Read 16 October 2026Launch report dated 16 January 2025.
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Status
Available1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2025/pmipmhh39mqRead 16 October 2026Selected PB5X0002US maker object states marketingStatus Available and inventoryStatus 1 on 2026-10-16.6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DNRK51QQRead 16 October 2026Listing showed In Stock on 2026-10-16, sold by a third-party seller and shipped by Amazon.
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Predecessor
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Successor
Motorola Moto G (2026)9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Moto-G-2026-Motorola-launches-new-affordable-5G-smartphone-for-199-99-with-three-upgrades-on-2025-edition.1155065.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says the Moto G (2026) replaces the Moto G (2025).
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A17-4G-smartphone-test-Unusually-well-equipped-budget-phone.1146414.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's review of the Galaxy A17 4G describes its differences to its predecessor and compares its cameras with the Galaxy A16 4G.10Press articleoficinadanet.com.br/comparativos/68819-galaxy-a17-4g-vs-galaxy-a16-4g-o-que-mudouRead 23 October 2026Oficina da Net calls the Galaxy A17 4G the direct successor of the Galaxy A16 4G.
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
Form factor
OS support period (claimed)
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Security support period (claimed)
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Body
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Height
Width
Thickness
Thickness with camera bump
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Folded dimensions
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Weight
Frame
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Front
Corning Gorilla Glass 31Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2025/pmipmhh39mqRead 16 October 2026Maker Display row: Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
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Back
Dust and water rating
Water resistance depth
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Water resistance time
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MIL-STD-810
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SIM capacity
Nano-SIMs1Active eSIM capacity1eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2025/pmipmhh39mqRead 16 October 2026Maker: dual SIM (1 physical nano SIM + eSIM + 1 microSD). One eSIM is stored as active eSIM capacity.
Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity0eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Complete regional table states two physical nano-SIM positions. eSIM capacity is not guessed from an incomplete generic feature list.4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A16-4G-Review-OLED-display-smartphone-for-under-180-Euros.1002095.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Case section explicitly denies eSIM and describes the two physical SIM positions with shared microSD.
Stylus
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Stylus name
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Display
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Screen size
Resolution
Pixel density
262.4ppi
384.7ppi
Aspect ratio
Display type
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Display type (as published)
Max refresh rate
Min refresh rate
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Touch sampling rate
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Instant touch sampling
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Display brightness (typical, claimed)
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Outdoor brightness (claimed)
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Peak display brightness (claimed)
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Minimum brightness
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Colour depth per channel
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DCI-P3 coverage
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HDR playback formats
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PWM dimming frequency
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Always-on display
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Front camera cutout
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Cover screen size
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Cover screen resolution
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Cover screen refresh rate
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Cover screen type
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Platform
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OS at launch
Software
Latest stable OS (verified)
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Chipset
Process
CPU cores
CPU configuration
AMotorola Moto G (2025)
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Cortex-A76 | 2.4 |
| 6 | Cortex-A55 | 2 |
BSamsung Galaxy A16
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Cortex-A76 | 2.2 |
| 6 | Cortex-A55 | 2 |
Max CPU clock
2.4GHz
2.2GHz
GPU
NPU performance
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Memory
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RAM
RAM type
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Storage (nominal)
Storage type
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Memory card
microSD (shares the SIM slot)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026
Max card size
Rear cameras
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Physical rear cameras
AMotorola Moto G (2025)
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 1.8 | 0.64 | PDAF |
| Macro | 2 | 2.4 | 1.75 | Not available |
BSamsung Galaxy A16
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Autofocus | OIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 1.8 | PDAF | No |
| Ultrawide | 5 | 2.2 | Not available | No |
| Macro | 2 | 2.4 | Not available | No |
Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Exact rear resolution/aperture table and no rear OIS. Physical roles additionally supported by maker overview and exact same-model review.4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A16-4G-Review-OLED-display-smartphone-for-under-180-Euros.1002095.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact LTE camera table expressly describes phase-comparison autofocus for the 50 MP main camera and identifies 5 MP ultrawide plus 2 MP macro. No unproved autofocus subtype on the other lenses.
Number of rear cameras
2
3
Main camera
50MP
50MP
Longest physical-lens optical zoom
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Maximum photo digital zoom
Flash
Camera features
Night Vision, Portrait, Panorama, Pro Mode, Scan, Tilt-Shift, Shot Optimization, Auto Smile Capture, Google Lens integration, Google Photos Auto Enhance, Macro Vision, HDR, Burst Shot, Assistive Grid, Leveler, Watermark, Barcode scanner, Face Retouch, Photo Booth, Dual Capture, Timelapse (with Hyperlapse), Slow motion, Audio Zoom1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2025/pmipmhh39mqRead 16 October 2026Maker software feature list plus the video software line (dual capture, timelapse with hyperlapse, slow motion, audio zoom).
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Maximum rear video rate per resolution
AMotorola Moto G (2025)
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
| 1280 | 720 | 30 |
BSamsung Galaxy A16
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
| 1280 | 720 | 120 |
Max video resolution
1920 × 1080px
1920 × 1080px
Recorded video HDR formats
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Log recording
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Video recording codecs
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Video stabilisation
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Maximum slow-motion capture rate
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Front camera
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Front cameras
AMotorola Moto G (2025)
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Pixel size (µm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 16 | 2.4 | 1 |
BSamsung Galaxy A16
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Autofocus | OIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 13 | 2 | Fixed | No |
Maximum front video rate per resolution
AMotorola Moto G (2025)
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
BSamsung Galaxy A16
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No
Audio
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Stereo speakers
3.5 mm jack
Audio features
Dolby Atmos1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2025/pmipmhh39mqRead 16 October 2026
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Microphones
Network
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Network
2G bands
PCS 1900, DCS 1800, GSM 850, GSM 9001Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2025/pmipmhh39mqRead 16 October 2026Maker GSM band 2/3/5/8, mapped to PCS 1900, DCS 1800, GSM 850 and GSM 900.
GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS19001Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026
3G bands
B1(2100), B5(850), B8(900)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 711Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2025/pmipmhh39mqRead 16 October 2026Maker LTE band list for the US part.
B1(2100), B3(1800), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B20(800), B28(700), B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026
5G bands
n2, n5, n7, n12, n14, n25, n26, n29, n30, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n77, n781Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2025/pmipmhh39mqRead 16 October 2026Maker NR band list n2/n5/n7/n12/n14/n25/n26/n29/n30/n41/n48/n66/n70/n71/n77/n78. Sub-6 only.
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5G mmWave
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Maximum modem download rate
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Satellite
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Connectivity
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Bluetooth
Bluetooth audio codecs
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NFC
Ultra-wideband
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Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2025/pmipmhh39mqRead 16 October 2026Maker: GPS, A-GPS, LTEPP, SUPL, GLONASS, Galileo. Assisted protocols add no constellation.
GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026
Dual-frequency GNSS
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Connector
USB data standard
Video out over USB
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IR blaster
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FM radio
Yes2Maker product pageen-us.support.motorola.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/184288/~/specifications---moto-g---2025Read 16 October 2026Support spec page and manual app list include FM radio. The manual says the FM Radio app is not available in France or Italy.3Owner's manualhelp.motorola.com/hc/3590/16/pdf/help-moto-g-2025-16-na-en-us.pdfRead 16 October 2026Manual app list: FM Radio, listen to FM radio stations.
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Features and sensors
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Fingerprint
Face unlock
Yes, type not stated1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2025/pmipmhh39mqRead 16 October 2026Maker lists Face unlock without naming 2D or 3D.
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Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Sensor hub, E-compass, SAR sensor, Barometer1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2025/pmipmhh39mqRead 16 October 2026Maker sensor list.
Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026
Extra buttons
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Haptic motor
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Battery and charging
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Rated battery capacity
Battery capacity (typical)
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Rated battery energy
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Battery type
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Claimed battery life
AMotorola Moto G (2025)
Not availableBSamsung Galaxy A16
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Video playback | 18 |
Maximum wired charging power (claimed)
Wired charging standards
Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)
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Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)
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Wireless charging
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Wireless charging power
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Wireless standards
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Built-in alignment magnets
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Reverse wireless output power
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Reverse wired
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Charger in box
Included adapter rated power
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Measured
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Geekbench single-core
Geekbench multi-core
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
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AnTuTu
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Display brightness (measured)
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PWM dimming (measured)
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Mixed-use battery life (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
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EU label and regulatory
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EU energy class
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Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
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Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
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Drop resistance class
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Repairability class
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SAR head (US)
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SAR body (US)
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SAR head (EU)
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SAR body (EU)
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Hearing aid compatibility
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In the box
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In the box
moto g - 2025, USB cable, Guides, SIM tool1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2025/pmipmhh39mqRead 16 October 2026Maker Components row and Device row (moto g - 2025).
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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