Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy A16
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme, while the Samsung Galaxy A16 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; estimated prices are $590 and $118. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads — 80/100 vs 44/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (2,366,913 vs 503,850).
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
Samsung Galaxy A16
- Higher AnTuTu: 2366913 vs 503850
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 67/100)
- Cheaper: $118 vs $590
- Overall rating 44/100
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs the Samsung Galaxy A16, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ scores 36 points higher (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (93/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (76/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy A16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 2366913 | 503850 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.4×77.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 200 g | |
| Price | $590 | $118 |
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A16
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy A16
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and Samsung Galaxy A16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads Samsung Galaxy A16 by 369.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $472. Samsung Galaxy A16 is cheaper by $472.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (78/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (93/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (81/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (76/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 by 36 points (80/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Samsung Galaxy A16 — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on camera score (81/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on performance (78/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ over the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A16 is a better fit for everyday use.