Samsung Galaxy A16 5G vs Motorola Moto G Play (2024)
The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G scores 5.0 in our rating, and the Motorola Moto G Play (2024) scores 4.0. The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G leads in display, performance, camera, battery, software support and value for money, while the Motorola Moto G Play (2024) is ahead in design. At launch in the US, the Motorola Moto G Play (2024) cost $50 less ($149.99 vs $199.99). The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is the newer phone, announced Oct 7, 2024.
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Key differences
Why choose the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- Faster wired charging 25 W vs 15 W
- Bigger screen 6.7 inches vs 6.5 inches
- Better water resistance IP54 vs IP52
- Longer OS update support 6 years vs 1 years
- Newer model Oct 7, 2024 vs Jan 16, 2024
- More RAM 4 GB / 8 GB vs 4 GB
Why choose the Motorola Moto G Play (2024)
- Lower launch price $149.99 vs $199.99
- Lighter 185 g vs 200 g
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
- Stereo speakers
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A16 5GMotorola Moto G Play (2024)
Overall
5.0
4.0
Display
6.2
5.4
Performance
3.7
2.2
Camera
4.1
3.8
Battery
4.6
4.1
Design
6.0
6.2
Software support
8.4
3.5
Value for money
4.4
4.1
Display
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A16 5GMotorola Moto G Play (2024)
Size
6.7 inches
6.5 inches
Type
OLED, Super AMOLED
LCD
Resolution
1080 × 2340 px
720 × 1600 px
Pixel density
385 ppi
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Refresh rate
90 Hz
90 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✕ No
—
Peak brightness
800 nits
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Protection
—
Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A16 5GMotorola Moto G Play (2024)
Process
5 nm
6 nm
Max CPU clock
2.4 GHz
2.4 GHz
GPU
Mali-G68 MP2
Adreno 610
RAM
4 GB / 8 GB
4 GB
Storage
128 GB / 256 GB
64 GB
Storage type
UFS 2.2
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microSD slot
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Cameras
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A16 5GMotorola Moto G Play (2024)
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.8
50 MP, f/1.8
Optical stabilization
✕ No
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Ultrawide
5 MP
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Rear cameras
3
1
Rear video
1080p@30
1080p@30
Front camera
13 MP
8 MP
Front video
1080p@30
1080p@30
Battery and charging
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A16 5GMotorola Moto G Play (2024)
Capacity
5,000 mAh
5,000 mAh
Wired charging
25 W
15 W
Reverse wireless
✕ No
✕ No
Charger in box
✕ No
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Design and build
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A16 5GMotorola Moto G Play (2024)
Dimensions
164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm
163.8 × 74.9 × 8.3 mm
Thickness
7.9 mm
8.3 mm
Weight
200 g
185 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Plastic
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Back
Plastic
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Water resistance
IP54
IP52
Fingerprint
Side-mounted
Side-mounted
3D face unlock
✕ No
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SIM
Dual Nano-SIM
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Colors
Blue Black, Light Gray, Light Green, Gold
Sapphire Blue
Connectivity and features
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A16 5GMotorola Moto G Play (2024)
5G
✓ Yes
✕ No
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5
Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
5.3
5.1
USB
USB-C 2.0
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NFC
✓ Yes
✕ No
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✓ Yes
Stereo speakers
✕ No
✓ Yes
Satellite
✕ No
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IR blaster
✕ No
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Software
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A16 5GMotorola Moto G Play (2024)
OS at launch
Android 14
Android 13
Interface
One UI 6.1
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OS updates
6 years
1 years
Security updates
6 years
3 years
Launch and price
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A16 5GMotorola Moto G Play (2024)
Announced
Oct 7, 2024
Jan 16, 2024
Released
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Jan 26, 2024
Status
Discontinued
Discontinued
US launch price
$199.99
$149.99
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