Moto G (2025) vs Galaxy A16 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy A16 5G is supported until Oct 2030 at $3.80 per month of safe use, while the Moto G (2025) runs out in Feb 2028 ($8.59/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Moto G (2025) 67 · Galaxy A16 5G 71 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Motorola Moto G (2025) $170

Buy with care$8.59/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G $199

Safe to buy$3.80/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Oct 20282030

Category by category

Display

Moto G (2025) 70Galaxy A16 5G 50

The Moto G (2025)'s screen is the better one — 6.7-inch lcd, 1604 x 720 (hd+), 120hz.

Performance

Moto G (2025) 42Galaxy A16 5G 45

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

Moto G (2025) 55Galaxy A16 5G 55

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery

Moto G (2025) 80Galaxy A16 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Moto G (2025) 24Galaxy A16 5G 62

The Galaxy A16 5G is supported until Oct 2030 — 33 months longer than the Moto G (2025).

Value

Moto G (2025) 67Galaxy A16 5G 71

Overall value goes to the Galaxy A16 5G at $3.80 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Moto G (2025)	Galaxy A16 5G
Price (street)	$170	$199
Display	6.7-inch LCD, 1604 x 720 (HD+), 120Hz	6.7-inch Super AMOLED, FHD+, 90Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	Samsung Exynos 1330
RAM	4GB	4GB/8GB
Storage	128GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	18W wired	25W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP macro	50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions	167.1 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm	164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm
Weight	196 g	200 g
Water resistance	IP52	IP54
Supported until	Feb 2028	Oct 2030

Moto G (2025) full verdict →Galaxy A16 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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