Motorola Moto G100S vs Samsung Galaxy A16
The Motorola Moto G100S (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy A16 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G100S leads — 51/100 vs 45/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G100S has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Moto G100S is faster in AnTuTu (829,894 vs 554,590).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G100S
Samsung Galaxy A16
What makes Motorola Moto G100S better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 829894 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 1009 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2892 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A16 better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 210g
- Better display (67/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G100S vs the Samsung Galaxy A16, the Motorola Moto G100S scores 6 points higher (51/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G100S leads (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G100S leads (57/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G100S is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 and the Motorola Moto G100S are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 33/100. In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G100S is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 is a bit better (60/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G100S | Samsung Galaxy A16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 829894 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1009 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2892 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1050 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 166.2×76.5×8.6 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $130 | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G100S
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A16
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G100S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A16
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G100S
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A16
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G100S and Samsung Galaxy A16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Moto G100S leads Samsung Galaxy A16 by 49.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy A16
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G100S is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 and the Motorola Moto G100S are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 33/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G100S is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 is a bit better (60/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G100S or the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The Motorola Moto G100S edges out the Samsung Galaxy A16 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G100S and the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The Motorola Moto G100S has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy A16 — 45/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G100S or the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The Motorola Moto G100S leads on performance (55/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G100S over the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The Motorola Moto G100S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.