Motorola Moto E (XT1021) vs Samsung Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto E vs Samsung Galaxy S20 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/7/2020 8:56 PM, updated: 9/27/2024 9:07 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S20 5G X Motorola Moto E (XT1021) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1980
mAh

(Non removable)

39Points Samsung Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V) Compare Motorola Moto E X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
AMOLED

1440x3200

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)

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!

3 Advantages Motorola Moto E (XT1021)	vs	39 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+142 grams (4.97 ounces)18% Lighter	vs	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+8GB LPDDR57 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2.2GB available)	vs	+128GB (104GB available)46 times More internal storage for applications and files
12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)52% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
540x960 pixels	vs	+1440x3200 pixels8 times Higher resolution screen
256 PPI	vs	+566 PPI121% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+6.2"44% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 64MP + 12MP17 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 10MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
FWVGA (854x480)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)80 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+5G mmWaveAdvantage The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps237 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1980 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh102% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
1 microphone	vs	+2 microphones100% More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

13 Common items in both devices

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Proximity sensor

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) / LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)

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📱 Model features
	Moto E (XT1021)	Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
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Model	Moto E (XT1021)	Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
Other model names	Motorola Moto E 2014, Moto E1, Motorola XT1021	Galaxy S20 SM-G981VZIAVZW (Snapdragon, 8GB RAM) - Verizon
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Global, International), USA	USA
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	5/13/2014	6/4/2020, Announced: 5/20/2020
Depth	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.8 x 124.8 millimeters (2.55 x 4.91 in)	69.1 x 151.7 millimeters (2.72 x 5.97 in)
Weight	142 grams (4.97 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Moto E (XT1021)	Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
Display type	TFT LCD	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen size	4.3" inches	6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~63% (screen-to-body ratio)	~88.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	1440x3200 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	566 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	Not supported	HDR10+ Always-On Display 120Hz@FHD 60Hz@QHD
🤖 Operating System
	Moto E (XT1021)	Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Moto E (XT1021)	Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8210) (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto E (XT1021)	Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	4GB (2.2GB available)	128GB (104GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto E (XT1021)	Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (48) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	mmWave (260, 261)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, mmWave
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Moto E (XT1021)	Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 64MP telephoto f/2.029mm1/1.72"0.8µmPDAFOIS1.1x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.4µmSuper-Steady-video
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	FWVGA (854x480) 30 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.76" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Not supported	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@60fps 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps
📸 Front camera
	Moto E (XT1021)	Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	10 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto E (XT1021)	Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto E (XT1021)	Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto E (XT1021)	Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto E (XT1021)	Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1980 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 9W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	20 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto E (XT1021)	Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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	Not 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: Black, White • Oleophobic coating screen • Picture-taking during video recording • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Cloud Pink, Cosmic Grey, Cloud White • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto E (XT1021)	Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.91W/kg (head), 1.05W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered