Motorola Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-6) vs Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)
Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G6 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A21 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.9"
IPS
IPS
1080x2160
12
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3200
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.5"
PLS
PLS
720x1600
16
MP
MP
13mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-6)
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27 Common items in both devices |
eMMC 5.1 |
60Hz |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
HDR photo on both cameras |
+20 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-6) | Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U) | |
Model | Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-6) | Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U) |
Other model names | TelCel Lenovo Moto G6 Plus XT1926, Motorola Evert | Galaxy A21 SM-A215U (Sprint, T-Mobile, US Cellular, Verizon) |
Country or region available | (Latin America), Mexico | USA |
Brand | Motorola | Samsung |
Release date | 4/19/2018 | 6/26/2020 |
Depth | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 75.5 x 160 millimeters (2.97 x 6.3 in) | 76.7 x 167.8 millimeters (3.02 x 6.61 in) |
Weight | 167 grams (5.85 ounces) | 193 grams (6.76 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 3 | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-6) | Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT PLS |
Screen size | 5.9" inches | 6.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~74.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~79.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2160 pixels (18:9) | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 409 PPI | 270 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-6) | Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U) | |
System version | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 10 |
Firmware update | Android 9.0 Pie | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-6) | Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 (SDM630) (14nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 508 (650-700Mhz) | PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 90263 (v7) Geekbench: 4160 (v4.4) GFXBench: 5.2fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-6) | Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4 | 3GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 32GB (20GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-6) | Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 300/50 Mbps | 150/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 17, 28) | LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE |
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 |
๐ท Camera | ||
Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-6) | Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.2 | (quad camera) 16 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4.0"1.12ยตm 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.06" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1ยตm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-6) | Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | LED | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12ยตm pixel |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-6) | Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-6) | Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + 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, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-6) | Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-6) | Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3200 mAh | 4000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging | 15W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 27 hours (1.1 days) | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-6) | Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U) | |
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 | 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 | โข Colors: Gray, Gold, Blue indigo โข Front/back Gorilla Glass 3 โข Max vision 18:9 display โข Dolby audio | โข Colors: Black โข One UI 2.0 |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-6) | Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.6W/kg (head), 1.27W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.45W/kg (head), 1.41W/kg (body) | feature not registered |