Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1) vs Motorola Moto X Style (XT1572 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A21 vs Motorola Moto X Style phones, differences, pros, cons with full specifications. What's the better?

9/28/2020 12:08 AM, updated: 9/28/2020 12:22 AM

Compare Motorola Moto X Style XSamsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1)16Points

Specifications Compare Models

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

16
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

64bit Octa

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

11PointsMotorola Moto X Style (XT1572 16GB)Compare Samsung Galaxy A21 X

Specifications Compare Models

5.7"
IPS

1440x2560

20.7
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

64bit Hexa

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1)

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!

16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1)	vs	11 Advantages Motorola Moto X Style (XT1572 16GB)
+2.3Ghz 64bit Octa-Core48% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8Ghz 64bit Hexa-Core
+32GB (20GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)37% Thinner	vs	11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)
+6.5"14% Larger screen	vs	5.7"
+(quad camera) 16MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP35% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 20.7MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo/video only main camera
+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)
+(front) 13MP154% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
193 grams (6.76 ounces)	vs	+179 grams (6.27 ounces)8% Lighter
TFT PLS	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
720x1600 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen
270 PPI	vs	+515 PPI91% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/3.06" inches	vs	+1/2.4" inches28% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G+ LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

26 Common items in both devices

3GB LPDDR3

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE / 4G+ LTE-A

+19 specs and more in the table below

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Physical features	Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1)	Motorola Moto X Style (XT1572 16GB)
Model	Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1)	Moto X Style (XT1572 16GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A21 SM-A215UZKAXAA (USA Unlocked)	Moto X Style XT1572, Motorola Clark
Country or region available	USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Motorola
Release date	June, 2020	September, 2015
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.7 x 167.8 millimeters (3.02 x 6.61 in)	76.2 x 153.9 millimeters (3 x 6.06 in)
Weight	193 grams (6.76 ounces)	179 grams (6.27 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing
System (OS)	Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1)	Motorola Moto X Style (XT1572 16GB)
Operating system	Android 10	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 7.0 Nougat
Hardware	Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1)	Motorola Moto X Style (XT1572 16GB)
Chipset	64bit - MediaTek MT6765 Helio P35 (12nm)	64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)
CPU processor	Octa-Core, 2 processors: 2.3Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53 1.8Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53	Hexa-Core, 2 processors: 1.8Ghz Dual-Core ARM Cortex-A57 1.4Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8320 680Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 418
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (20GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (10GB available)
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Display	Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1)	Motorola Moto X Style (XT1572 16GB)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.5" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~79.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	270 PPI	515 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Display features	60Hz	feature not registered
Mobile networks	Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1)	Motorola Moto X Style (XT1572 16GB)
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	150/50 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band detailsCollapse details
GSM Mhz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,25,28) TD-LTE 2300/2500 (Bands 40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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
Calling	Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1)	Motorola Moto X Style (XT1572 16GB)
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Speakerphone	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Camera	Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1)	Motorola Moto X Style (XT1572 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 16 megapixels 8MP ultrawidef/2.21/4.0"1.12µm 2MP macrof/2.4 2MP depthf/2.4	20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.06" inches	1/2.4" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.1µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	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/video only main camera
2ª camera	Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1)	Motorola Moto X Style (XT1572 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Multimedia	Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1)	Motorola Moto X Style (XT1572 16GB)
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
Connectivity	Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1)	Motorola Moto X Style (XT1572 16GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
NFC	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
Other functions	Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1)	Motorola Moto X Style (XT1572 16GB)
Active noise cancellation	Supported	Supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope
Other features	- Colors: Black - One UI 2.0 - WiFi direct, hotspot	- Colors: Black, White, Gray - Fast battery charging: 34% in 15min - Slow motion video - Motorola Moto Maker - WiFi hotspot
Power supply	Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1)	Motorola Moto X Style (XT1572 16GB)
Battery	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Fast battery charging	15W Fast battery charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
Radiation rate	Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1)	Motorola Moto X Style (XT1572 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.6W/kg (head) \| 1.27W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered