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Motorola Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-2) vs Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto E5 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A21s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A21s X Motorola Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-2) 04Points
6"
IPS

720x1440

12
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
22Points Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS) Compare Motorola Moto E5 Plus X
6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)

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Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-2)} 4 Advantages Motorola Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-2) vs Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)} 22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT PLS
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual ambient light sensor
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)71%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+64GB (48GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
197 grams (6.9 ounces)vs+192 grams (6.72 ounces)3%
Lighter
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)vs+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)6%
Thinner
720x1440 pixelsvs+720x1600 pixels11%
Higher resolution screen
268 PPIvs+270 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6"vs+6.5"8%
Larger screen
(back) 12MPvs+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
1/2.8" inchesvs+1/2" inches40%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 13MP160%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 8.0 Oreovs+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

22 Common items in both devices
eMMC 5.1
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras
+15 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-2)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
ModelMoto E5 Plus (XT1924-2)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
Other model namesLenovo Moto E5 Plus XT1924 2GB RAM, Motorola EmmaGalaxy A21s SM-A217M/Dual-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
(Latin America)BrazilChileColombia
(Latin America), Brazil, Chile, Colombia
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date5/1/20186/2/2020, Announced: 5/15/2020
Depth9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)75.3 x 160.9 millimeters (2.96 x 6.33 in)75.3 x 163.7 millimeters (2.96 x 6.44 in)
Weight197 grams (6.9 ounces)192 grams (6.72 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-2)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT PLS
Screen size6" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~76.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1440 pixels720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)268 PPI270 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-2)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1

⚙️ Processor

Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-2)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 308 500MhzARM Mali-G52 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 124232 (v8)

💽 Memory and storage

Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-2)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.1
64GB (48GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-2)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps300/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)
LTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-2)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4"1.12µm123°
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor size1/2.8" inches1/2" inches
Pixel size1.25µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-2)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-2)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-2)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-2)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Virtual ambient light sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-2)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-2)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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: Black, Flash gray, Mineral blue, Fine Gold
• Max vision 18:9 display
• Carregador TurboPower 15W
• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-2)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.54W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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