Motorola Edge 70 Fusion vs Samsung Galaxy A16

Our Verdict: Edge 70 Fusion offers more storage headroom, up to 256GB against 128GB, with another advantage: Edge 70 Fusion also has the sharper display at about 450 PPI to 385. Galaxy A16 counters mainly on cost. The lowest live total currently favours Galaxy A16 at roughly £107, about £262 less than Edge 70 Fusion. Pay more for Edge 70 Fusion only if its hardware advantages matter to you; otherwise Galaxy A16 is the more cost-conscious choice.

The A16 is the cheaper one to own: around £277 over a typical contract, £126 less than the Edge 5G 70 Fusion.

Expert Rating
4.0
10 reviews
3.4
3 reviews
Screen
6.78" 6.7"
Display
AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution
1272 x 2772 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch
450 385
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
32 Megapixels 13 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
Battery
5,200 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage
256GB 128GB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G N/A
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
162.8 x 75.6 x 7.2 mm 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm
Weight
177 grams 200 grams
Water Resistance
IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP54
Contracts
£12.99/mo (£69.00 upfront) £9.99/mo (£5.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£369.00 £137.00

Prices updated 25 July 2026

Motorola Edge 70 Fusion Motorola Edge 70 Fusion Samsung Galaxy A16 Samsung Galaxy A16
Expert Rating 4.0
10 reviews
3.4
3 reviews
Screen 6.78" 6.7"
Display AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution 1272 x 2772 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch 450 385
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 32 Megapixels 13 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
Battery 5,200 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android Android
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G N/A
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 162.8 x 75.6 x 7.2 mm 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm
Weight 177 grams 200 grams
Water Resistance IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP54
Contracts £12.99/mo
£69.00 upfront
£9.99/mo
£5.00 upfront
SIM-free £369.00 £137.00
Prices updated 25 July 2026
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Cheapest Deals

Motorola Edge 70 Fusion
Motorola Edge 70 Fusion

24 Months

256GB

Silhouette

25GB

Data

£12.99 per month, £69 upfront.

Use code: SUMMER10 (£10)

Samsung Galaxy A16
Samsung Galaxy A16

24 Months

128GB

Black

25GB

Data

£9.99 per month, £5 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion or Samsung Galaxy A16 cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Samsung Galaxy A16 is cheaper on contract at £277.16 over the life of the deal from £9.99 per month with £5.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion or Samsung Galaxy A16?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.8", the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion has the sharper display at 450 pixels per inch versus 385, and the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion uses a AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy A16 has a Super AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion or Samsung Galaxy A16?

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy A16 has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion or Samsung Galaxy A16?

The Samsung Galaxy A16 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £137.00.

What storage options are available for the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion and Samsung Galaxy A16?

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is available in 256GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A16 comes in 128GB.

What processors do the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion and Samsung Galaxy A16 use?

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is powered by the Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy A16 uses the Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion or Samsung Galaxy A16?

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is the more portable of the two: it's 23g lighter at 177 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 162.8 x 75.6 x 7.2 mm, and is slimmer at 7.2mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion or Samsung Galaxy A16?

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is rated IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), while the Samsung Galaxy A16 is rated IP54.

What operating system do the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion and Samsung Galaxy A16 run?

Both phones run Android.