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Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1) vs Motorola One 5G UW

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A21 vs Motorola One 5G UW phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola One 5G UW X Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1) 03Points
6.5"
PLS

720x1600

16
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.7"
IPS

1080x2520

48
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola One 5G UW

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!

Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1)} 3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1) vs One 5G UW} 20 Advantages Motorola One 5G UW
+193 grams (6.76 ounces)8%
Lighter
vs209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)11%
Thinner
vs9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)vs+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)14%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (20GB available)vs+128GB (109GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
TFT PLSvs+LTPS IPS LCDAdvantage
LTPS IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hzvs+90Hz50%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
720x1600 pixelsvs+1080x2520 pixels136%
Higher resolution screen
270 PPIvs+409 PPI51%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.5"vs+6.7"3%
Larger screen
(quad camera) 16MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MPvs+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP126%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/3.06" inchesvs+1/2" inches53%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 13MPvs+(dual front camera) 16MP + 8MP87%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
4G LTEvs+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps32 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
4000 mAhvs+5000 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

31 Common items in both devices
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras
+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1)Motorola One 5G UW
 
ModelGalaxy A21 (SM-A215U1)One 5G UW
Other model namesGalaxy A21 SM-A215UZKAXAA (USA Unlocked)Lenovo Moto One 5G Ultra Wideband (Verizon exclusive)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandSamsungMotorola
Release date6/26/202010/16/2020
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)76.7 x 167.8 millimeters (3.02 x 6.61 in)74 x 168 millimeters (2.91 x 6.61 in)
Weight193 grams (6.76 ounces)209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1)Motorola One 5G UW
Display typeTFT PLSLTPS IPS LCD
Screen size6.5" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~79.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1600 pixels (20:9)1080x2520 pixels (21:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)270 PPI409 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz90Hz
Display featuresNot supportedHDR10

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1)Motorola One 5G UW
System versionAndroid 10Android 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1)Motorola One 5G UW
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 (SM7250-AA) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.3GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core)
1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 620
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1)Motorola One 5G UW
RAM memory3GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB (20GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (109GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1)Motorola One 5G UW
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps5000/200 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 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 Cat11 (2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 66)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedmmWave (2, 5, 66, 260, 261)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1)Motorola One 5G UW
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
16 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4.0"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1.12µm
5MP macro f/2.2AF
2MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.06" inches1/2" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1)Motorola One 5G UW
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels(dual front camera)
16 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.21.12µm
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1)Motorola One 5G UW
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1)Motorola One 5G UW
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1)Motorola One 5G UW
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1)Motorola One 5G UW
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1)Motorola One 5G UW
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• One UI 2.0
• Colors: Oxford Blue

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1)Motorola One 5G UW
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.6W/kg (head), 1.27W/kg (body)0.98W/kg (head)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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