Samsung Galaxy A16 5GvsMotorola Moto G35
TOO CLOSEUpdated September 8, 2026
Your call
Verdict
Too close to call — it comes down to your priorities
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and Motorola Moto G35 trade category wins — Samsung Galaxy A16 5G in Price; Motorola Moto G35 in Price. Decide by the category you actually use most, then check the price.
- Motorola Moto G35 takes Performance — led by ram (8 GB).
- Motorola Moto G35 takes Display — led by refresh rate (120 Hz).
- Samsung Galaxy A16 5G takes Camera — led by video score (75 pts).
- Samsung Galaxy A16 5G takes Battery — led by charging speed (25 W).
- Too close to call between Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and Motorola Moto G35.
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 a screen you can read in sunlight — 800 nits vs 550 nits.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 5G if you want better video quality — 75 pts vs 55 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 5G if you want a better camera — 102 pts vs 85 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 5G if you want faster charging — 25 W vs 20 W.
Choose Motorola Moto G35 if you want…
- Choose Motorola Moto G35 if you want more apps open at once — 8 GB vs 4 GB.
- Choose Motorola Moto G35 if you want a bigger screen — 6.72 in vs 6.7 in.
- Choose Motorola Moto G35 if you want a sharper screen — 392 ppi vs 385 ppi.
- Choose Motorola Moto G35 if you want smoother scrolling — 120 Hz vs 90 Hz.
- Choose Motorola Moto G35 if you want sharper selfies — 16 MP vs 13 MP.
At a glance
- Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- Motorola Moto G35
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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 costs USD 199.
Motorola Moto G35
Choose Motorola Moto G35 if price matters most. It costs USD 169, 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 G35
- 120 Hz FHD display
- 5,000 mAh battery
- Clean Android
- Unisoc chip is modest
- Slow 20 W charging
- No telephoto