Motorola One (XT1941-5) vs Samsung Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola One vs Samsung Galaxy M21s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/25/2020 11:20 AM, updated: 1/18/2023 4:22 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy M21s X Motorola One (XT1941-5) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.9"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Samsung Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS) Compare Motorola One X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

64
MP

32mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)

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!

7 Advantages Motorola One (XT1941-5)	vs	13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core2% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+162 grams (5.67 ounces)18% Lighter	vs	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)11% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	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
4GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4XAdvantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
LTPS IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1520 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels131% Higher resolution screen
285 PPI	vs	+403 PPI41% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.9"	vs	+6.4"8% Larger screen
(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP	vs	+(triple camera) 64MP + 8MP + 5MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 32MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
3000 mAh	vs	+6000 mAh100% 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

28 Common items in both devices

64GB (51GB available) / 64GB (49GB available)

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

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

+21 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Motorola One (XT1941-5)	Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)
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Model	One (XT1941-5)	Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)
Other model names	Motorola One (Android One), Motorola P30 Play	Galaxy M21s SM-F415F/Dual-Sim (4GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Latin America), Mexico	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	10/1/2018	11/6/2020
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.2 x 149.9 millimeters (2.84 x 5.9 in)	75.1 x 159.2 millimeters (2.96 x 6.27 in)
Weight	162 grams (5.67 ounces)	191 grams (6.69 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
	Motorola One (XT1941-5)	Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.9" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~80.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1520 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	285 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	420nits[peak]
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola One (XT1941-5)	Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 12
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola One (XT1941-5)	Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 9611 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz	ARM Mali-G72 MP3 (850MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola One (XT1941-5)	Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available)	64GB (49GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola One (XT1941-5)	Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)
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	300/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,28)	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) 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, 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 Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Motorola One (XT1941-5)	Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.41.75um	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°12mm1/4"1.12µm 5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.72" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm 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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30fps 1080p@30fps
📸 Front camera
	Motorola One (XT1941-5)	Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	6528x4896 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	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola One (XT1941-5)	Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola One (XT1941-5)	Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)
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
	Motorola One (XT1941-5)	Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient Light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient Light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola One (XT1941-5)	Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable)	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	6000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	11 hours	48 hours (2 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Motorola One (XT1941-5)	Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)
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: Black, White • Android One • 2.5D curved glass • Max Vision HD+ 19:9 • Moto Actions, Moto Display • Dolby audio • TurboPower: 6h in 20min	• Colors: Black, Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola One (XT1941-5)	Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.383W/kg (head)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered