Motorola Moto G55 vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Motorola Moto G55 vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Motorola Moto G55Motorola Moto G55International · 8GB · 256GB
Samsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy A16 5GGlobal · 4GB · 128GB · SM-A166B
Technical data sheets

Basics
Motorola Moto G55
Motorola Moto G55
International · 8GB · 256GB
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Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Global · 4GB · 128GB · SM-A166B
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 7.4 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		7.3 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.5Design & Materials 6.2Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 6.6Performance & Hardware 5.8Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.4Camera 6.4Camera
Connectivity score 7.5 Connectivity 7.4 Connectivity
Battery score 6.7 Battery 6.6 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.2
9 reviews
7.7
26 reviews

Technical specifications of the Motorola Moto G55 vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

Specs Motorola Moto G55 price comparison Motorola Moto G55
International · 8GB · 256GB 		Samsung Galaxy A16 5G prices Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Global · 4GB · 128GB · SM-A166B
Inches 6.49" 6.7"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 85% useful 85% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 19.5:9
Dimensions 73.8 mm
161.6 mm
8.1 mm 		77.9 mm
164.4 mm
7.9 mm
Weight 179 g 200 g
Micro Dimensity 7025
Octa-Core 		Exynos 1330
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 256 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 470.000
v10 		419.526
v10
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Main Camera 1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.8

2 		1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
S5KJN1
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.4 SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 15 Android 16

Brand
Brand Motorola Samsung
Aliases Motorola Moto G55 5G SM-A166B

Release Date
Release date August 2024,
2 years ago 		October 2024,
2 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market International Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Motorola Moto G55
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Motorola Moto G55
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Size
73.8 mm • 161.6 mm • 8.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
77.9 mm • 164.4 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 179 g 200 g
Usable surface 85 % 85 %
Materials Plastic, Leather, Splash resistant design Plastic
Resistance IP54
Splash resistant 		IP54
Colors
Gray
Purple
Green
Black
White
Blue
Gold
Green

Screen
Diagonal 6.49" 6.7"
Type LCD IPS Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 20:9 19.5:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2400 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2340 px
Brightness -- --
Peak brightness -- --
Maximum brightness (HBM) -- --
Density 405 Pixels per inch 385 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 240 Hz
  • DCI-P3
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Refresh rate 90 Hz
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.3
6.9
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.1
8.2
Is it comfortable?
9.1
8.0
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.2
6.7
Number of reviews
9 reviews
26 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Samsung Exynos 1330
CPU 2x2.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A78+6x 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 2x Cortex-A78 2.4 GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 2.0 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 6 nm 5 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU IMG BXM-8-256 Mali-G68 MC4

RAM
RAM 8 GB 4 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
470.000
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 71% of devices
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419.526
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 68% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 256 GB 128 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the side Yes, on the side

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Geomagnetic
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual

Audio

Audio
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 2 microphones
-

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system Yes No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.1
7.6
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.0
6.6
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.0
5.7
Number of reviews
9 reviews
26 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 50 Mpx 50 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.8
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Unknown Samsung S5KJN1
Type CMOS ISOCELL
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- 0.64 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size -- 1/2.76"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
8 Mpx
5 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Unknown
Smartsens SC501CS
Type
CMOS
CMOS
Pixel size
--
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/5"
3
Camera type
--

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
2 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.3
Optical zoom
--
View angle
--
Sensor
GalaxyCore GC02M1
Type
CMOS
Pixel size
1.75 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
1/5"

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Front Flash
  • Night Mode
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Night Mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 16 Mpx 13 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 2.4 ƒ/ 2.0
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Unknown GalaxyCore GC13AO
Type CMOS CMOS
Pixel size 1.00 µm 1.10 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/4"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score --
77
Camera
72Photo
93Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
7.9
7.6
Quality of nighttime photos
7.0
5.4
Quality of selfies
8.2
7.2
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.4
8.0
Number of reviews
9 reviews
26 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n26 (850)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
No official network bands

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • eSIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.3 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.3 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • AAC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 2.0
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 2.0

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- 0.380 W/Kg on head
0.940 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

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Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • No official network bands
  • eSIM
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.4
8.2
Quality of the GPS
7.9
8.2
And the WiFi?
8.0
8.7
Number of reviews
9 reviews
26 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes,
30.0W 		Yes,
25.0W
Others
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 11%
    One day
  • 56%
    More than one day
  • 33%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 17%
    Less than a day
  • 58%
    One day
  • 25%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
9 reviews
26 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 15
    Android 15 , 2 years ago
  • Android 16
    Android 16 , 1 year ago
Google Services With Google Mobile Services With Google Mobile Services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 22%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 78%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 24%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 72%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 4%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 25%
    Every six months
  • 75%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 5%
    Once a year
  • 64%
    Every six months
  • 32%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
9 reviews
26 reviews
Prices
From $ 160 --
From $ 166 --

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