Motorola Edge 20 (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Edge 20 vs Samsung Galaxy A21s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/18/2021 8:32 PM, updated: 9/23/2022 3:00 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A21s X Motorola Edge 20 (256GB) 30Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
OLED

1080x2400

108
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB) Compare Motorola Edge 20 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Edge 20 (256GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

30 Advantages Motorola Edge 20 (256GB)	vs	4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)33% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (230GB available)11 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (19GB available)
+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+163 grams (5.71 ounces)18% Lighter	vs	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)27% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+OLEDAdvantage OLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+144Hz140% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1080x2400 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1600 pixels
+393 PPI46% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	270 PPI
+6.7"3% Larger screen	vs	6.5"
+(triple camera) 108MP + 8MP + 16MP120% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+1/1.52" inches32% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2" inches
+f/1.9 (aperture)5% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 32MP150% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 13MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual ambient light sensor
+30W100% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	15W
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
4000 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

19 Common items in both devices

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

Android 12

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Motorola Edge 20 (256GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)
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Model	Edge 20 (256GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)
Other model names	Lenovo Edge 20 XT2143-1 (256GB+8GB RAM), MC3A2	Galaxy A21s SM-A217F/Dual-Sim NFC (32GB + 3GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), (United Kingdom), Kazakhstan, Russia
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	8/16/2021, Announced: 7/29/2021	6/2/2020, Announced: 5/15/2020
Depth	7 millimeters (0.28 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	76 x 163 millimeters (2.99 x 6.42 in)	75.3 x 163.7 millimeters (2.96 x 6.44 in)
Weight	163 grams (5.71 ounces)	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola Edge 20 (256GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)
Display type	OLED	TFT PLS
Screen size	6.7" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (19.5:9)	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	393 PPI	270 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	144Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR10+	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Edge 20 (256GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)
System version	Android 11	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 12	Android 12
User Interface	My UX	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Edge 20 (256GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325) (6nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Single-core) 3x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 642L (550MHz)	ARM Mali-G52 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 424022 (v8), 488574 (v9) Geekbench: 2549 (v5.1) GFXBench: 29fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 107157 (v8) Geekbench: 1100 (v5.1) GFXBench: 11fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Edge 20 (256GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (230GB available) UFS 2.2	32GB (19GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Edge 20 (256GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	300/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE	LTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 41, 66, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE	LTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Motorola Edge 20 (256GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 108 megapixels 8MP telephoto f/2.479mm1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 16MP ultrawide f/2.213mm119°1.0µm	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4"1.12µm123° 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	12000x9000 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.52" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	0.7µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola Edge 20 (256GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.3 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	0.7µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola Edge 20 (256GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Edge 20 (256GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C SlimPort®	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Edge 20 (256GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor Virtual ambient light sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Edge 20 (256GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	30W Wired fast charging	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Motorola Edge 20 (256GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Frosted Grey, White, Emerald • Protective case included • ThinkShield	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Edge 20 (256GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.422W/kg (head), 1.544W/kg (body)