Motorola Moto G 2026 vs Samsung Galaxy M16
The Motorola Moto G 2026 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Samsung Galaxy M16 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M16 leads — 45/100 vs 44/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G 2026 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G 2026
Samsung Galaxy M16
What makes Motorola Moto G 2026 better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (37/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M16 better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 202g
- Better display (67/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G 2026 vs the Samsung Galaxy M16, the Samsung Galaxy M16 scores 1 points higher (45/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M16 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G 2026 and the Samsung Galaxy M16 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G 2026 is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M16 is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G 2026 | Samsung Galaxy M16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 167.2×76.4×8.5 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy M16
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G 2026
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M16
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G 2026
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M16
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G 2026 and Samsung Galaxy M16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy M16
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M16 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G 2026 and the Samsung Galaxy M16 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G 2026 is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M16 is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G 2026 or the Samsung Galaxy M16?
The Samsung Galaxy M16 edges out the Motorola Moto G 2026 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G 2026 and the Samsung Galaxy M16?
The Motorola Moto G 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Samsung Galaxy M16 — 45/100.
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G 2026 over the Samsung Galaxy M16?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Samsung Galaxy M16 (65/100 vs 52/100).