Phone vs phone
Moto G15 vs Galaxy A16 5G
Same question, two phones: which costs less over a 24-month contract, which is cheaper to buy outright, and what you actually get for the difference.
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Which is cheaper over 24 months?
Moto G15 — its best deal costs £267.96 including April rises, £135 less than the Galaxy A16 5G.
Which has the bigger screen and battery?
Screen: Moto G15 6.72″, Galaxy A16 5G 6.7″. Battery: Moto G15 5,200 mAh, Galaxy A16 5G 5,000 mAh.
Is it cheaper to buy either one outright?
Moto G15: £243 SIM-free plus SIM only. Compare with the contract totals above.
Moto G15£267.96
Galaxy A16 5G£402.96True total of the cheapest deal, April rises included
Live from retailers, rises estimated for a contract starting this month.
The Moto G15 is the cheaper of the two today: its best contract costs £267.96 over 24 months with April rises, against £402.96 for the Galaxy A16 5G — a gap of £135, or about £5.63 a month.
Prices checked 28 October 2026 · How we compare
Moto G15 vs Galaxy A16 5G, side by side
| Moto G15 | Galaxy A16 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| True total (24 months) | £267.96 | £402.96 |
| Cheapest network | iD Mobile | iD Mobile |
| Upfront on that deal | £9 | £0 |
| Monthly on that deal | £8.99 | £14.99 |
| Lowest monthly anywhere | £8.99 | £14.99 |
| Contract deals tracked | 26 | 5 |
| Screen | 6.72 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Battery | 5,200 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
| Weight | 190 g | 200 g |
| Released | January 2025 | October 2024 |
| Colours on sale | 1 | 1 |
Highlighted = better on that line. Prices live from retailers; specifications from our data partner’s catalogue.
Network by network
If you already know which network you want, here is the cheapest deal for each phone on it, April rises included.
| Network | Moto G15 | Galaxy A16 5G | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| iD Mobile | £267.96 | £402.96 | £135 |
Our verdict
On price, the Moto G15 wins: £135 less over two years once each network’s April rises are counted. That is £5.63 a month — enough to matter unless the Galaxy A16 5G does something you need.
On the spec sheet, the Moto G15 has the bigger screen (6.72 vs 6.7 inches), the Moto G15 has the larger battery (5,200 mAh), the Moto G15 is the newer phone (January 2025).
Pick the Moto G15 if…
- You want the lowest monthly price — from £8.99 a month vs £14.99
- You want the lower total — £135 less over 24 months
- You want the bigger screen
- Battery size matters most to you
- You prefer a lighter phone
- You want the newer model with longer support ahead
FAQ
Moto G15 vs Galaxy A16 5G questions
Which is cheaper, the Moto G15 or the Galaxy A16 5G?
The Moto G15. Its cheapest contract costs £267.96 over 24 months including April rises, £135 less than the Galaxy A16 5G (£402.96).
What is the cheapest network for each?
For the Moto G15 it is iD Mobile (£9 upfront, £8.99 a month); for the Galaxy A16 5G it is iD Mobile (£0 upfront, £14.99 a month).
Is the Moto G15 bigger than the Galaxy A16 5G?
The Moto G15 has a 6.72-inch screen and the Galaxy A16 5G a 6.7-inch screen; they weigh 190 g and 200 g.