Motorola Moto G7 (XT1962-5) vs Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS 64GB/3GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G7 vs Samsung Galaxy A21s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/6/2021 3:35 PM, updated: 7/6/2022 7:26 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A21s X Motorola Moto G7 (XT1962-5) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
IPS

1080x2270

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS 64GB/3GB) Compare Motorola Moto G7 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 Moto G7 (XT1962-5)

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12 Advantages Motorola Moto G7 (XT1962-5)	vs	9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS 64GB/3GB)
+4GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4X
+172 grams (6.02 ounces)12% Lighter	vs	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)11% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+LTPS IPS LCDAdvantage LTPS IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+1080x2270 pixels113% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1600 pixels
+405 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	270 PPI
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual ambient light sensor
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)8% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6.2"	vs	+6.5"5% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 13MP60% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/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 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

27 Common items in both devices

64GB (51GB available) / 64GB (48GB available)

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front/back / Plastic body, glass front

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+20 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Moto G7 (XT1962-5)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS 64GB/3GB)
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Model	Moto G7 (XT1962-5)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS 64GB/3GB)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto G7 NFC Dual-sim XT1962, Motorola River	Galaxy A21s SM-A217M/Dual-Sim (64GB + 3GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International)	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	2/7/2019	6/2/2020, Announced: 5/15/2020
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.3 x 157 millimeters (2.96 x 6.18 in)	75.3 x 163.7 millimeters (2.96 x 6.44 in)
Weight	172 grams (6.02 ounces)	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto G7 (XT1962-5)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS 64GB/3GB)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	6.2" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2270 pixels	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	405 PPI	270 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G7 (XT1962-5)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS 64GB/3GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 12
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G7 (XT1962-5)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS 64GB/3GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 SDM632 (14nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 250 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 250 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506	ARM Mali-G52 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 107157 (v8) Geekbench: 1100 (v5.1) GFXBench: 11fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G7 (XT1962-5)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS 64GB/3GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available)	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G7 (XT1962-5)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS 64GB/3GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	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	300/50 Mbps	300/150 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
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, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Moto G7 (XT1962-5)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS 64GB/3GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.2	(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	4000x3000 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	0.8µm 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
📸 Front camera
	Moto G7 (XT1962-5)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS 64GB/3GB)
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	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto G7 (XT1962-5)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS 64GB/3GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, 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
	Moto G7 (XT1962-5)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS 64GB/3GB)
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	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (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, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G7 (XT1962-5)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS 64GB/3GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor Virtual ambient light sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G7 (XT1962-5)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS 64GB/3GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto G7 (XT1962-5)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS 64GB/3GB)
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	• Colors: Ceramic Black, Clear White • 19:9 screen ratio (Max Vision) • Dolby audio • Turbo Power charging: 8h in 15min	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G7 (XT1962-5)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS 64GB/3GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.54W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered