Motorola Edge 70 Fusion vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

Our Verdict: The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion goes up to 256GB of storage, where the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G tops out at 128GB, and the Edge 5G 70 Fusion has the sharper display at 450 PPI to 385. The Edge 5G 70 Fusion is the lighter phone at 177g against 200g. The Edge 5G 70 Fusion doesn't just win on price; it holds its own on specs too, which makes it the easy pick unless something specific draws you to the A16 5G.

Expert Rating
4.0
10 reviews
3.5
5 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 Up to 5G
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) -
SIM-free
£369.00 -

Prices updated 25 July 2026

Motorola Edge 70 Fusion Motorola Edge 70 Fusion Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Expert Rating 4.0
10 reviews
3.5
5 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 Up to 5G
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
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SIM-free £369.00 -
Prices updated 25 July 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion or Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?

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 5G has a Super AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion or Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

What storage options are available for the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion and Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is available in 256GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G comes in 128GB.

What processors do the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion and Samsung Galaxy A16 5G use?

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is powered by the Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G uses the Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion or Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?

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 5G?

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is rated IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), while the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is rated IP54.

What operating system do the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion and Samsung Galaxy A16 5G run?

Both phones run Android.