Samsung W21 5G vs Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)

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

5/14/2021 6:50 AM, updated: 1/19/2023 3:12 PM

Compare Motorola Droid Turbo X Samsung W21 5G 29Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.6"
AMOLED

1768x2208

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic) Compare Samsung W21 5G X

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5.2"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.7
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung W21 5G

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!

29 Advantages Samsung W21 5G	vs	5 Advantages Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)
+3.09GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)49% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.7GHz 32bit Quad-core
+12GB LPDDR53 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+512GB (455GB available)20 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (22GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.0
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)62% Thinner	vs	11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
+Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1768x2208 pixels6% Higher resolution screen	vs	1440x2560 pixels
+7.6"46% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 12MP75% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 20.7MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo 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) 10MP4 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4500 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3900 mAh
+25W67% 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.	vs	15W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
282 grams (9.87 ounces)	vs	+176 grams (6.16 ounces)60% Lighter
372 PPI	vs	+565 PPI52% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices

Flexible Super AMOLED / Super AMOLED

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

BSI sensor

4K UHD (3840x2160)

Capacitive

Multitouch

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Samsung W21 5G	Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	W21 5G	DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)
Other model names	三星W21 5G SM-W2021 (China Telecom edition)	Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo XT1254 (Ballistic Nylon)
Country or region available	China	USA
Brand	Samsung	Motorola
Release date	11/1/2020	10/30/2014
Depth	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)	11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)	128.2 x 159.2 millimeters (5.05 x 6.27 in)	73.3 x 143.5 millimeters (2.89 x 5.65 in)
Weight	282 grams (9.87 ounces)	176 grams (6.16 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Samsung W21 5G	Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)
Display type	Flexible Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	7.6" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~89.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1768x2208 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	372 PPI	565 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR10+ Extra display: Super AMOLED 6.23" (816x2260) Gorilla Glass Victus	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung W21 5G	Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)
System version	Android 10	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung W21 5G	Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (SM8250-AB) (7nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 (28nm)
CPU	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)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-646MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 420
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung W21 5G	Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	512GB (455GB available) UFS 3.1	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung W21 5G	Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 7, 13)
Primary 5G network	Sub6 (1, 28, 41, 78, 79)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Samsung W21 5G	Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.6"1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°12mm1.12µm	20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.76" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	Cover camera: 10MP (f/2.2) 4K@30/60fps 1080p@60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Samsung W21 5G	Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)
Front camera (secondary)	10 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3872x2592 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Samsung W21 5G	Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung W21 5G	Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung W21 5G	Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung W21 5G	Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	3900 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	11W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	31 hours (1.3 days)	48 hours (2 days)
Standby	feature not registered	675 hours (28.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Samsung W21 5G	Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)
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: Gold • Bixby • Samsung Wireless DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)	• Colors: Black Ballistic Nylon • Moto Display • Turbo Charger: 60% battery in 30min • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung W21 5G	Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.39W/kg (head), 0.5W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.859W/kg (head), 1.453W/kg (body)	feature not registered

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Samsung W21 5G vs Motorola DROID Turbo (32GB Ballistic)

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

What's the better phone? Samsung W21 5G

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate