Samsung Galaxy A16 5GvsMotorola Moto G84
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Motorola Moto G84 wins
Verdict
Motorola Moto G84 wins 3 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Motorola Moto G84 is the overall winner, 3 / 5 — price is its standout. It costs USD 249 — USD 50 more than the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G. Pay the premium if price is your priority.
- Motorola Moto G84 takes Performance — led by ram (8 GB).
- Motorola Moto G84 takes Display — led by refresh rate (120 Hz).
- Motorola Moto G84 takes Camera — led by video score (87 pts).
- Too close to call between Motorola Moto G84 and Samsung Galaxy A16 5G.
- Too close to call between Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and Motorola Moto G84.
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 bigger screen — 6.7 in vs 6.5 in.
Choose Motorola Moto G84 if you want…
- Choose Motorola Moto G84 if you want more apps open at once — 8 GB vs 4 GB.
- Choose Motorola Moto G84 if you want more room for photos and apps — 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose Motorola Moto G84 if you want a sharper screen — 402 ppi vs 385 ppi.
- Choose Motorola Moto G84 if you want smoother scrolling — 120 Hz vs 90 Hz.
- Choose Motorola Moto G84 if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 1,300 nits vs 800 nits.
- Choose Motorola Moto G84 if you want sharper selfies — 16 MP vs 13 MP.
- Choose Motorola Moto G84 if you want better video quality — 87 pts vs 75 pts.
- Choose Motorola Moto G84 if you want a better camera — 112 pts vs 102 pts.
- Choose Motorola Moto G84 if you want faster charging — 30 W vs 25 W.
At a glance
- Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- Motorola Moto G84
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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 costs USD 199, the lowest price in this group.
Motorola Moto G84
Choose Motorola Moto G84 if price matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 249.
Pros & cons
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- Cheap 5G
- 5,000 mAh battery
- Long support
- Slow chipset
- HD+ screen
- Plastic build
Motorola Moto G84
- 120 Hz pOLED
- OIS camera
- Clean Android
- Slow chipset
- 30 W charging
- No telephoto