PhoneLifespan

Moto G Power 5G (2023) vs Galaxy F16 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy F16 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy F16 5G is supported until Mar 2031 at $2.38 per month of safe use, while the Moto G Power 5G (2023) is already past its support window. On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Moto G Power 5G (2023) 40 · Galaxy F16 5G 75 — 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 Power 5G (2023) $160
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2023◆ Buy-by Apr 20242026
Samsung Galaxy F16 5G $135
Safe to buy$2.38/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20292031

Category by category

Display
Moto G Power 5G (2023) 70Galaxy F16 5G 50

The Moto G Power 5G (2023)'s screen is the better one — 6.5-inch ips lcd, 720 x 1600, 120hz.

Performance
Moto G Power 5G (2023) 52Galaxy F16 5G 42

The Moto G Power 5G (2023)'s MediaTek Dimensity 930 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Moto G Power 5G (2023) 55Galaxy F16 5G 55

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

Battery
Moto G Power 5G (2023) 80Galaxy F16 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Moto G Power 5G (2023) 0Galaxy F16 5G 68

The Galaxy F16 5G is supported until Mar 2031 — 59 months longer than the Moto G Power 5G (2023).

Value
Moto G Power 5G (2023) 40Galaxy F16 5G 75

Overall value goes to the Galaxy F16 5G at $2.38 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecMoto G Power 5G (2023)Galaxy F16 5G
Price (street)$160$135
Display6.5-inch IPS LCD, 720 x 1600, 120Hz6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 930MediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM4GB/6GB4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging15W wired25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP macro50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions163.9 × 75 × 8.4 mm164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm
Weight189 g191 g
Water resistanceIP52IP54
Supported untilApr 2026Mar 2031
Moto G Power 5G (2023) full verdict →Galaxy F16 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.