PhoneLifespan

Moto G75 5G vs Galaxy A16 5G

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 1 point overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Galaxy A16 5G (supported until Oct 2030); want maximum speed → Moto G75 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3).

Value Score: Moto G75 5G 72 · 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 G75 5G $240
Safe to buy$4.67/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Oct 20282030
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G $199
Safe to buy$3.81/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Oct 20282030

Category by category

Display
Moto G75 5G 70Galaxy A16 5G 50

The Moto G75 5G's screen is the better one — 6.78-inch lcd, 2388 x 1080 (fhd+), 120hz.

Performance
Moto G75 5G 48Galaxy A16 5G 45

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Moto G75 5G 67Galaxy A16 5G 55

The Moto G75 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Moto G75 5G 80Galaxy A16 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Moto G75 5G 61Galaxy A16 5G 62

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Moto G75 5G 72Galaxy A16 5G 71

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecMoto G75 5GGalaxy A16 5G
Price (street)$240$199
Display6.78-inch LCD, 2388 x 1080 (FHD+), 120Hz6.7-inch Super AMOLED, FHD+, 90Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3Samsung Exynos 1330
RAM8GB4GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging30W wired, 15W wireless25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions166.1 × 77.2 × 8.3 mm164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm
Weight205 g200 g
Water resistanceIP68IP54
Supported untilOct 2030Oct 2030

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