Motorola Moto G45 5G 8/128 GB vs Samsung Galaxy M16 5G 4/128 GB

73/100
Motorola Moto G45 5G 8/128 GB with a 120Hz display for great value

Motorola Moto G45 5G 8/128 GB

₹11,999

73/100
Samsung Galaxy M16 5G 4/128 GB 90Hz refresh rate boosts budget visuals

Samsung Galaxy M16 5G 4/128 GB

₹21,999

Display
85
85
Screen Size
6.5 inches
6.7 inches
Display Type
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720x1600 px
1080x2340
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
90 Hz
Brightness
580 nits
800 nits
Performance
65
66
Processor/CPU
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
MediaTek Dimensity 6300
AnTuTu Score
449055
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RAM
8 GB
4 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
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Storage Type
UFS 2.2
—
Operating System
Android 14
Android v15
Camera
70
72
Main Camera
50 MP, Wide Angle, f/1.8, 1/2.76", 0.64µm, up to 8x Digital Zoom
50 MP, Wide Angle, f/1.8, 1/2.76", 0.64µm, upto 10x Digital Zoom
Secondary Camera
2 MP, Macro, f/2.4, 1.75µm
5 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle, f/2.2, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Tertiary Camera
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2 MP, Macro, f/2.4
Front Camera
16 MP, Wide Angle, f/2.4, 1µm MP
13 MP, Wide Angle, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm MP
Rear Video Recording
Full HD @30fps
Full HD @30fps
Front Video Recording
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—
Camera Features
8 x Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Custom Watermark, Face detection, Filters, Touch to focus, Phase Detection Autofocus, LED Flash, Exposure compensation, ISO control, Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Burst mode, Macro Mode, Dual Video Recording, Audio Zoom
10 x Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, Exposure compensation, ISO control, Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Memory
Internal Storage
128 GB
128 GB
Expandable Storage
yes
yes
Battery
73
78
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Fast Charging
yes
yes
Charging Speed
20 W
25 W
Wireless Charging
no
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Network
5G Support
yes
yes
WiFi
Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz, MIMO
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz
Bluetooth
Yes, v5.1
v5.3
Design
84
74
Weight
183 g
191 g
Build Material
Vegan Leather -
Plastic -
Colors
Brilliant Blue
Blush Pink
Connectivity
USB Type
USB Type C
USB Type C
NFC
yes
yes
Headphone Jack
yes
no
SIM Type
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid)
Nano
Dual SIM
yes
yes
General
Release Date
2024-08-28
2025-03-05
SIM Slot
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
Water Resistance
Yes, Splash proof, IP52
Not Water Resistant
OS Updates
1 Year
6 Years
Security Updates
3 Years
6 Years
Model Name
Moto G45 5G
Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
Who should buy this

✓ Ideal for users looking for…

  • Buttery smooth 120Hz display for everyday scrolling
  • Clean Android with almost no bloatware
  • All-day battery life without worry
  • Premium vegan leather back that feels and grips well
  • Solid daylight camera for casual shots

! Consider before buying…

  • HD resolution — not the sharpest screen around
  • Charging is on the slower side at around 1.5 hours
  • Camera app can lag and the macro lens is nearly useless
  • Some units report Bluetooth connectivity issues

✓ Ideal for users looking for…

  • Vivid AMOLED display with fluid 90Hz scrolling
  • Typical use gets you through the whole day
  • Hard to beat value in the budget segment
  • Light enough to hold all day without fatigue
  • Camera handles casual shots without fuss
  • Smooth where it counts — light apps and calls

! Consider before buying…

  • Heavy multitasking and gaming will make it struggle
  • Plastic build doesn't feel premium in hand
  • No water resistance — keep it away from water
  • Software glitches tend to creep in after updates
  • Low light camera leaves a lot to be desired
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