Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS) vs Motorola Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A21s vs Motorola Moto G60S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/7/2021 6:11 PM, updated: 8/1/2023 5:05 PM

Compare Motorola Moto G60S X Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

17Points Motorola Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A21s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.8"
IPS

1080x2460

64
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB)

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!

6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	vs	17 Advantages Motorola Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)1% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.05GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+192 grams (6.72 ounces)10% Lighter	vs	212 grams (7.42 ounces)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8% Thinner	vs	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer	vs	Android 11
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
64GB (48GB available)	vs	+128GB (109GB available)127% More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
TFT PLS	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
720x1600 pixels	vs	+1080x2460 pixels131% Higher resolution screen
270 PPI	vs	+395 PPI46% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.5"	vs	+6.8"5% Larger screen
(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP	vs	+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP32% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)18% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 13MP	vs	+(front) 16MP25% 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
Virtual ambient light sensor	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
15W	vs	+50W2 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

28 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4X

Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A21s SM-A217M/Dual-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)	Lenovo Moto G60S XT2133-2 (4GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Chile, Colombia	(Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Motorola
Release date	6/2/2020, Announced: 5/15/2020	8/12/2021
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.3 x 163.7 millimeters (2.96 x 6.44 in)	75.88 x 169.61 millimeters (2.99 x 6.68 in)
Weight	192 grams (6.72 ounces)	212 grams (7.42 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.5" inches	6.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	1080x2460 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	270 PPI	395 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	Not supported	450nits[typ] HDR10
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 12	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1	My UX
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio G95 (MT6785V) (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.05GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G52 MP1	ARM Mali-G76 MC4 (900MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 124232 (v8)	Geekbench: 1653 (v5.1)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/150 Mbps	300/150 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 Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4"1.12µm123° 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.483°1.12µm 2MP depth f/2.480°1.75µm
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
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	1080p@240fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 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
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor Virtual ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging	50W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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, Blue, Red	• Colors: Ink Blue, Iced Mint • Protective case included
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.54W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.65W/kg (head), 1.79W/kg (body)