Motorola Moto G35 vs Samsung Galaxy A16

Our Verdict: With Motorola Moto G35 versus Samsung Galaxy A16, the stronger argument is display quality. The Samsung has the useful edge there with its Super AMOLED panel and its IP54 rating. The Motorola still has a role if you prefer a lighter 188g body. The Samsung is the stronger choice for display quality, with the Motorola better suited to portability.

The A16 is the cheaper one to own: around £281 over a typical contract, £403 less than the Moto G 35.

Expert Rating
3.5
8 reviews
3.4
3 reviews
Screen
6.72" 6.7"
Display
IPS LCD Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2400 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch
392 385
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
16 Megapixels 13 Megapixels
Chipset
Unisoc T760 (6 nm) Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
Battery
5,000 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage
128GB 128GB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G N/A
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
166.3 x 76 x 7.8 mm 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm
Weight
188 grams 200 grams
Water Resistance
IP - Water-repellent coating IP54
Contracts
£26.00/mo (£10.00 upfront) £9.99/mo (£5.00 upfront)
SIM-free
- £119.00
Motorola Moto G35 Motorola Moto G35 Samsung Galaxy A16 Samsung Galaxy A16
Expert Rating 3.5
8 reviews
3.4
3 reviews
Screen 6.72" 6.7"
Display IPS LCD Super AMOLED
Resolution 1080 x 2400 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch 392 385
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 16 Megapixels 13 Megapixels
Chipset Unisoc T760 (6 nm) Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
Battery 5,000 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS Android Android
SIM Type Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G N/A
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 166.3 x 76 x 7.8 mm 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm
Weight 188 grams 200 grams
Water Resistance IP - Water-repellent coating IP54
Contracts £26.00/mo
£10.00 upfront
£9.99/mo
£5.00 upfront
SIM-free - £119.00
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Cheapest Deals

Motorola Moto G35
Motorola Moto G35

24 Months

128GB

Midnight Black

1GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£26 per month, £10 upfront.

Samsung Galaxy A16
Samsung Galaxy A16

24 Months

128GB

Black

25GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£9.99 per month, £5 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Motorola Moto G35 or Samsung Galaxy A16 cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Samsung Galaxy A16 is cheaper on contract at £280.76 over the life of the deal from £9.99 per month with £5.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Motorola Moto G35 or Samsung Galaxy A16?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.7", both screens are similarly sharp at around 392 pixels per inch, and the Motorola Moto G35 uses a IPS LCD panel while the Samsung Galaxy A16 has a Super AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Motorola Moto G35 or Samsung Galaxy A16?

The Motorola Moto G35 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.

What storage options are available for the Motorola Moto G35 and Samsung Galaxy A16?

The Motorola Moto G35 is available in 128GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A16 comes in 128GB.

What processors do the Motorola Moto G35 and Samsung Galaxy A16 use?

The Motorola Moto G35 is powered by the Unisoc T760 (6 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy A16 uses the Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Moto G35 or Samsung Galaxy A16?

The Motorola Moto G35 is the more portable of the two: it's 12g lighter at 188 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 166.3 x 76 x 7.8 mm.

Which is more water resistant, the Motorola Moto G35 or Samsung Galaxy A16?

The Motorola Moto G35 is rated IP - Water-repellent coating, while the Samsung Galaxy A16 is rated IP54.

What operating system do the Motorola Moto G35 and Samsung Galaxy A16 run?

Both phones run Android.