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
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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 |