Samsung Galaxy A16 5GvsMotorola Moto G05
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G wins
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G wins 3 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is the overall winner, 3 / 5 — price is its standout. It costs USD 199 — USD 70 more than the Motorola Moto G05. Pay the premium if price is your priority.
- Samsung Galaxy A16 5G takes Performance — led by storage (128 GB).
- Samsung Galaxy A16 5G takes Display — led by pixel density (385 ppi).
- Samsung Galaxy A16 5G takes Camera — led by video score (75 pts).
- Too close to call between Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and Motorola Moto G05.
- Too close to call between Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and Motorola Moto G05.
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 5G if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 5G if you want more room for photos and apps — 128 GB vs 64 GB.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 5G if you want a bigger screen — 6.7 in vs 6.67 in.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 5G if you want a sharper screen — 385 ppi vs 263 ppi.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 5G if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 800 nits vs 550 nits.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 5G if you want sharper selfies — 13 MP vs 8 MP.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 5G if you want better video quality — 75 pts vs 42 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 5G if you want a better camera — 102 pts vs 70 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 5G if you want faster charging — 25 W vs 18 W.
Choose Motorola Moto G05 if you want…
- Choose Motorola Moto G05 if you want longer battery life — 5,200 mAh vs 5,000 mAh.
At a glance
- Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- Motorola Moto G05
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Best price now
The cheap alternative
Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 5G if price matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 199.
Motorola Moto G05
Choose Motorola Moto G05 if price matters most. It costs USD 129, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- Cheap 5G
- 5,000 mAh battery
- Long support
- Slow chipset
- HD+ screen
- Plastic build
Motorola Moto G05
- 5,200 mAh battery
- 90 Hz display
- Clean Android
- Helio G81 is basic
- Slow 18 W charging
- No 5G