Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) vs Motorola Moto G42
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Motorola Moto G42. In terms of display resolution, Motorola Moto G42 has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has more internal memory than Motorola Moto G42
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Motorola Moto G42 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.47 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 15499 | Rs. 9999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is October 14th, 2024. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 15499. The launch Date of the second phone is July 4, 2022. The cost of Motorola Moto G42 is Rs. 9999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Motorola Moto G42's 6.47 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Motorola Moto G42 has AMOLED Screen type. Motorola's phone has display density of 411 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Motorola's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.9% than Samsung's phone ~ 86%. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Motorola Moto G42 has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Motorola Moto G42's lower 4 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Motorola Moto G42 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to Motorola Moto G42's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. Motorola Moto G42 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 12 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Motorola Moto G42 |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | SM-A166B, SM-A166B/DS, SM-A166P, SM-A166P/DS, SM-A166E, SM-A166E/DS | Moto G42 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| SAR | 0.38 W/kg (Head) 0.94 W/kg (Body) | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October 14th, 2024 | July 4, 2022 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.9 mm | 73.47 x 160.61 x 8.26 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 175 g |
| Colors | Blue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light Green | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.47 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 411 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86% | ~ 90.9% |
| Features | 800 nIts Brightness | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1.5 TB | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), 5G* TDD Sub6: N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, LTEPP, SUPL, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Notification LED, Gyroscope, E-Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, IP52 | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | 6 Years of Android Updates | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR, Digital Zoom up to 10x | Smart Composition, Spot Color, Shot Optimization, Timer Snap, Pro Mode, Live Photo, 360 Degree Panorama, Portrait, Cutout, Night Vision, Low Light Stacking, Best Shot, Ultra Wide Distortion Correction, Super Resolution, Digital Zoom, 50M High Resolution Mode, Video Feature: Snap in Video Recording, Active Photos, Timelapse, Hyperlapse Stabilization, Cinemagraph |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 16 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 6.0 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Exynos 1330 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | 4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP2 or Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 610 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 20W Fast Charging |