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Motorola Edge+ Plus (2022 512GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 512GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Edge+ Plus (2022) vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra X Motorola Edge+ Plus (2022 512GB) 09Points
6.7"
POLED

1080x2400

50
MP

60mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4800
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
17Points Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 512GB) Compare Motorola Edge+ Plus (2022) X
6.8"
AMOLED

1440x3200

108
MP

40mp

16GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 512GB)

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!

Edge+ Plus (2022 512GB)} 9 Advantages Motorola Edge+ Plus (2022 512GB) vs Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 512GB)} 17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 512GB)
+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)19%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.9GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)
+196 grams (6.86 ounces)16%
Lighter
vs227 grams (7.95 ounces)
+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)1%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+144Hz20%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs120Hz
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+(front) 60MP50%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 40MP
+68W172%
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.
vs25W
+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
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]
8GB LPDDR5vs+16GB LPDDR5100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Plastic body, glass front/backvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
P-OLEDvs+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage
Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2400 pixelsvs+1440x3200 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
393 PPIvs+516 PPI31%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.7"vs+6.8"1%
Larger screen
(triple camera) 50MP + 50MP + 2MPvs+(quad camera) 108MP + 10MP + 10MP + 12MP37%
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
1/1.55" inchesvs+1/1.33" inches17%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Android 12vs+Android 14Advantage
Android 14 is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
4800 mAhvs+5000 mAh4%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
IP52 certifiedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

30 Common items in both devices
512GB (460GB available) / 512GB (457GB available)
UFS 3.1
HDR10+
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
OIS: Optical stabilization
HDR photo/video on both cameras
f/1.8 (aperture)
+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola Edge+ Plus (2022 512GB)Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 512GB)
ModelEdge+ Plus (2022 512GB)Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 512GB)
Other model namesMotorola Edge+ 5G UW XT2201-4, XT2201DLGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G (SM-G998B/Dual-SIM)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date3/4/2022, Announced: 1/24/20221/29/2021, Announced: 1/14/2021
Depth8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)75.95 x 163.06 millimeters (2.99 x 6.42 in)75.6 x 165.1 millimeters (2.98 x 6.5 in)
Weight196 grams (6.86 ounces)227 grams (7.95 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashingIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Motorola Edge+ Plus (2022 512GB)Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 512GB)
Display typeP-OLEDDynamic AMOLED
Screen size6.7" inches6.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~87.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~89.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1440x3200 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)393 PPI516 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate144Hz120Hz
Display featuresHDR10+
Always-On Display
2.5D glass
1500nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Motorola Edge+ Plus (2022 512GB)Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 512GB)
System versionAndroid 12Android 11
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 14
User InterfaceMy UXOne UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0

⚙️ Processor

Motorola Edge+ Plus (2022 512GB)Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 512GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 2100 (5nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 3GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core)
3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core)
4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.9GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Single-core)
3x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core)
4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)ARM Mali-G78 MP14 (854MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 941895 (v9)
Geekbench: 3658 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 78fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 657150 (v8), 727634 (v9)
Geekbench: 3457 (v5.2)
GFXBench: 51fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola Edge+ Plus (2022 512GB)Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 512GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR516GB LPDDR5
Internal storage512GB (460GB available)
UFS 3.1
512GB (457GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola Edge+ Plus (2022 512GB)Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 512GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps5000/1920 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 5, 7, 12, 25, 26, 29, 30, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78)
mmWave (260, 261)
SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA

📷 Camera

Motorola Edge+ Plus (2022 512GB)Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 512GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
50MP ultrawide f/2.2114°1/2.76"0.64µmAF
2MP depth f/2.4
(quad camera)
108 megapixels
10MP periscope telephoto f/4.9240mm1/3.24"1.22µmPDAFOIS10x-optical-zoom
10MP telephoto f/2.470mm1/3.24"1.22µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/2.55"1.4µmPDAFSuper-Steady-video
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor size1/1.55" inches1/1.33" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel1.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras4K@60fps
1080p@960fps
4K@60fps
1080p@240fps
720p@960fps

📸 Front camera

Motorola Edge+ Plus (2022 512GB)Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 512GB)
Front camera (secondary)60 megapixels40 megapixels
Front camera resolution10000x6000 pixels7296x5472 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor size1/2.8" inches1/2.8" inches
Pixel size0.61µm pixel0.7µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Motorola Edge+ Plus (2022 512GB)Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 512GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Dolby Atmos
Stereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola Edge+ Plus (2022 512GB)Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 512GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C SlimPort®USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola Edge+ Plus (2022 512GB)Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 512GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola Edge+ Plus (2022 512GB)Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 512GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4800 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts68W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
25W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging
5W Reverse wireless charging
15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy35 hours (1.5 days)feature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Motorola Edge+ Plus (2022 512GB)Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 512GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Stardust White, Cosmos Blue
• ThinkShield
• Ready For
• Colors: Phantom Black, Silver, Titanium, Navy, Brown
• Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard)
• Samsung DeX
• Stylus pen support

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola Edge+ Plus (2022 512GB)Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 512GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.24W/kg (head), 0.72W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.714W/kg (head), 1.58W/kg (body)
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