Motorola Signature vs Samsung Galaxy A16
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A16 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; estimated prices are $891 and $118. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 89/100 vs 44/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 503,850).
Motorola Signature
Samsung Galaxy A16
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 503850
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 200g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 60/100)
- Better value for money (90/100 vs 72/100)
- Cheaper: $118 vs $891
- Overall rating 44/100
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Samsung Galaxy A16, the Motorola Signature scores 45 points higher (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (91/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (90/100 vs 72/100).
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Samsung Galaxy A16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 503850 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 200 g | |
| Price | $891 | $118 |
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A16
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A16
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Signature and Samsung Galaxy A16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Samsung Galaxy A16 by 682.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $773. Samsung Galaxy A16 is cheaper by $773.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (98/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (84/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (91/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (77/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (78/100 vs 60/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (90/100 vs 72/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 by 45 points (89/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Samsung Galaxy A16 — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (98/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A16 is a better fit for everyday use.