Moto G45 5G 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 G45 5G runs out in Aug 2027 ($9.90/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Moto G45 5G 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 G45 5G $140

Avoid buying$9.90/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Aug 20252027

Samsung Galaxy F16 5G $135

Safe to buy$2.38/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20292031

Category by category

Display

Moto G45 5G 70Galaxy F16 5G 50

The Moto G45 5G's screen is the better one — 6.5-inch lcd, 1600 x 720 (hd+), 120hz.

Performance

Moto G45 5G 46Galaxy F16 5G 42

The Moto G45 5G's Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Moto G45 5G 55Galaxy F16 5G 55

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

Battery

Moto G45 5G 80Galaxy F16 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Moto G45 5G 17Galaxy F16 5G 68

The Galaxy F16 5G is supported until Mar 2031 — 43 months longer than the Moto G45 5G.

Value

Moto G45 5G 40Galaxy F16 5G 75

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

Full spec table

Spec	Moto G45 5G	Galaxy F16 5G
Price (street)	$140	$135
Display	6.5-inch LCD, 1600 x 720 (HD+), 120Hz	6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3	MediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM	4GB/8GB	4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage	128GB	128GB
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	162.7 × 74.6 × 8.0 mm	164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm
Weight	183 g	191 g
Water resistance	IP52	IP54
Supported until	Aug 2027	Mar 2031

Moto G45 5G 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.