The Samsung Galaxy A16 may not be the top performer, but its synthetic benchmark results align closely with those of the Moto G85. The close alignment of its synthetic benchmark results with the Moto G85 indicates that, in regular use, the Galaxy A16 should deliver a performance level similar to the Motorola model, maintaining stability under sustained workloads. However, its tendency to overheat could be a drawback for potential buyers.
The Samsung Galaxy A16 is powered by MediaTek’s affordable Dimensity 6300 SoC, whereas the Moto G85 rocks Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 chipset under the hood. Both are 5G-capable chipsets with octa cores and a 6nm manufacturing process. The Samsung Galaxy A16 is priced in India at Rs 17,499, whereas the Moton G85 costs Rs 17,999.
We evaluated the Samsung Galaxy A18 and Moto G85 performance using benchmarking apps such as AnTuTu (overall system performance), Geekbench (CPU efficiency for single and multi-core tasks), and Burnout (sustained performance under heavy load). To further assess real-world capabilities and thermal efficiency, we also ran popular games like BGMI, Call of Duty, and Real Racing 3 on each device. Check out the results:
| Tests | Samsung Galaxy A16 | Moto G85 |
| AnTuTu (Overall performance test) | 411561 | 471687 |
| Geekbench (CPU test): Single Core | 735 | 926 |
| Geekbench (CPU test): Multi core | 1948 | 2145 |
| Burnout (CPU throttle) | 62.2 percent | 53.2 percent |
| Gaming (Overall temp increase after playing three games for 30 minutes each) | 33.6 degree Celsius | 15.6 degree Celsius |
Verdict
- AnTuTu test: The Samsung Galaxy A16’s AnTuTu score, which reflects the graphics and processing capabilities of a smartphone, aligns with the expected performance of its MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC. However, this score is slightly lower than that of the Moto G85, which is powered by the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 SoC. That said, the Motorola smartphone rocks 12GB RAM as opposed to its counterpart’s 8GB, which may account for the approximately 60,000-point difference.
- Geekbench test: The Moto G85 once again leads in raw performance, as demonstrated by Geekbench’s single-core and multi-core tests. However, the differences are marginal and may not be noticeable in everyday use. During my limited testing, both smartphones launched apps simultaneously and handled minor multitasking without any stuttering.
- Burnout test: The Samsung Galaxy A16 delivers better performance than the Moto G85 under heavy load, as indicated by the Burnout CPU throttle test. This suggests that the A16 should be superior at handling a task or two for an extended period.
- Gaming test: The purpose of this test is to provide a realistic sense of how the device performs in everyday use. While neither device is well-suited for gaming, they are capable of running games such as BGMI, Call of Duty, and Real Racing 3. We tested the smartphones with respective games for 30 minutes each, and per our findings, the Samsung Galaxy A16 delivered a superior average of 52.6 frames per second (FPS) compared to the Moto G85’s 41 FPS, ensuring smoother gameplay. However, its thermal management is not as efficient as the Moto G85.
To conclude, the Moto G85 excels in raw performance and multitasking, aided by its Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 SoC and 12GB RAM, making it a solid choice for general use. The Samsung Galaxy A16, on the other hand, offers smoother gameplay with higher FPS, though this advantage is tempered by its less effective thermal management. For power users, other options under Rs 20,000, like the iQOO Z9, Realme Narzo 70 Turbo, and Vivo T3, may offer even better performance and value.
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