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Motorola Photon 4G (MB855) vs Samsung W21 5G

Side by side comparison between Motorola Photon 4G vs Samsung W21 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung W21 5G X Motorola Photon 4G (MB855) 06Points
Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.3"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Removable)

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30Points Samsung W21 5G Compare Motorola Photon 4G X
Samsung W21 5G
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
7.6"
AMOLED

1768x2208

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung W21 5G

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Photon 4G (MB855)} 6 Advantages Motorola Photon 4G (MB855) vs W21 5G} 30 Advantages Samsung W21 5G
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+158 grams (5.53 ounces)78%
Lighter		vs282 grams (9.87 ounces)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsLED flash
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores		vsType-C reversible connector
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+3.09GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+12GB LPDDR511 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (13GB available)vs+512GB (455GB available)34 times
More internal storage for applications and files
12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)77%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Flexible Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Flexible Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixelsvs+1768x2208 pixels7 times
Higher resolution screen
256 PPIvs+372 PPI45%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"vs+7.6"77%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 12MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 10MP32 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.4 Gingerbreadvs+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps195 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1700 mAhvs+4500 mAh165%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)		vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)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/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
15 Common items in both devices
16 million
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
+8 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Samsung W21 5G
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ModelPhoton 4G (MB855)W21 5G
Other model namesSprint Motorola Photon 4GδΈ‰ζ˜ŸW21 5G SM-W2021 (China Telecom edition)
Country or region availableUSA
USA		China
China
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date8/1/201111/1/2020
Depth12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)66.9 x 126.9 millimeters (2.63 x 5 in)128.2 x 159.2 millimeters (5.05 x 6.27 in)
Weight158 grams (5.53 ounces)282 grams (9.87 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Samsung W21 5G
Display typeTFT LCDFlexible Super AMOLED
Screen size4.3" inches7.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~60% (screen-to-body ratio)~89.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels1768x2208 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)256 PPI372 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass Victus
Refresh ratefeature not registered120Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredHDR10+
Extra display: Super AMOLED 6.23" (816x2260) Gorilla Glass Victus

πŸ€– Operating System

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Samsung W21 5G
System versionAndroid 2.3.3 GingerbreadAndroid 10
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.4 GingerbreadAndroid 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0

βš™οΈ Processor

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Samsung W21 5G
Chipset32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 2 250 AP20H64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (SM8250-AB) (7nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)		Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.09GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerNVIDIA GeForceQualcomm Adreno 650 (250-646MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Samsung W21 5G
RAM memory1GB LPDDR212GB LPDDR5
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)512GB (455GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Samsung W21 5G
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload10.2/5.76 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSub6 (1, 28, 41, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA

πŸ“· Camera

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Samsung W21 5G
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels(triple camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.6"1.0Β΅mPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.2123Β°12mm1.12Β΅m
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.76" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.8Β΅m pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredCover camera: 10MP (f/2.2)
4K@30/60fps
1080p@60fps
1080p@240fps (slow motion)
720p@960fps (slow motion)

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Samsung W21 5G
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels10 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supported4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.22Β΅m pixel

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Samsung W21 5G
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Samsung W21 5G
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputMini HDMI Type CUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Samsung W21 5G
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Samsung W21 5G
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
HF5X		LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1700 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging25W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registered11W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy9.1 hours31 hours (1.3 days)
Standby314 hours (13.1 days)feature not registered

βž• Other features

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Samsung W21 5G
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Black
β€’ HDMI 1.3 connector
β€’ Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone
β€’ Motorola MOTOBLUR UI
β€’ Docking connector
β€’ 3G/4G WiFi hotspot up to 8 devices
β€’ Java framework		β€’ Colors: Gold
β€’ Bixby
β€’ Samsung Wireless DeX
β€’ Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)

☒️ Radiation rate

Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)Samsung W21 5G
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.93W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.859W/kg (head), 1.453W/kg (body)
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