Motorola Moto E (2020) vs Samsung Galaxy A21 - specs comparison

Display

Size:

6.2 inches

6.5 inches

Resolution:

1520 x 720 pixels, 19:9 ratio, 271 PPI

1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 270 PPI

Technology:

IPS LCD

Refresh rate:

60Hz

Screen-to-body:

78.55 %

79.20 %

Features:

Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip:

Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 SDM632

Mediatek Helio P35

Processor:

Octa-core, 1800 MHz, Kryo 250, 64-bit, 14 nm

Octa-core, 2300 MHz, Arm Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 12 nm

GPU:

Adreno 506

PowerVR GE8320

RAM:

2GB LPDDR3

3GB LPDDR4

Internal storage:

32GB (eMMC 5.1)

32GB (eMMC 5.1), available to use: 19.8 GB

Storage expansion:

microSDXC up to 512 GB

Device type:

Smartphone

OS:

Android (10)

Android (10), Samsung One UI

Battery

Capacity:

3550 mAh

4000 mAh

Type:

Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable

Charging:

Fast charging

Max charge speed:

Wired: 5.0W

Wired: 15.0W

Camera

Rear:

Dual camera

Quad camera

Main camera:

13 MP (PDAF)

16 MP (PDAF)

Specifications:

F2.0; 1/3.1"; 1.12 μm

F1.8; 1/3.06"; 1 μm

Second camera:

2 MP (Depth information)

8 MP (Ultra-wide)

Specifications:

Aperture size: F2.2; Pixel size: 1.75 μm

Aperture size: F2.2; Sensor size: 1/4"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm

Third camera:

2 MP (Macro)

Specifications:

Aperture size: F2.4

Fourth camera:

2 MP (Depth information)

Specifications:

Aperture size: F2.4

Video recording:

1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps)

1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)

Features:

Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse

Front:

5 MP (HDR)

13 MP

Video capture:

1920x1080 (Full HD)

Design

Dimensions:

6.29 x 3.01 x 0.34 inches (159.77 x 76.56 x 8.65 mm)

6.61 x 3.02 x 0.32 inches (167.8 x 76.7 x 8.1 mm)

Weight:

6.53 oz (185.0 g)

6.81 oz (193.0 g)

Materials:

Back: Plastic; Frame: Plastic

Resistance:

Splash

Biometrics:

Fingerprint (touch)

Keys:

Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key

Colors:

Midnight blue, Champagne pink

Black

Cellular

LTE (FDD):

Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)

Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)

LTE (TDD):

Bands 38(2600), 41(2600+)

Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+)

UMTS:

Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)

Data Speed:

LTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s

SIM type:

Nano SIM

HD Voice:

Yes

Multimedia

Headphones:

3.5mm jack

Speakers:

Earpiece, Loudspeaker

Screen mirroring:

Wireless screen share

Radio:

FM

Additional microphone(s):

for Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth:

4.2

5.0

Wi-Fi:

802.11 a, b, g, n, dual-band; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot

802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot

USB:

microUSB, USB 2.0

Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0

Features:

Charging

Location:

GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning

GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning

Sensors:

Accelerometer, Compass

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass

Other:

NFC

Hearing aid compatible:

M4, T3

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval:

Date approved:

Oct 10, 2020

Apr 17, 2020

FCC ID value:

IHDT56YQ2

ZCASMA215U

Measured SAR:

Head:

0.45 W/kg

0.42 W/kg

Body:

1.39 W/kg

1.27 W/kg

Simultaneous Transmission:

1.59 W/kg

1.27 W/kg

Wireless Router:

1.39 W/kg

1.27 W/kg

Buyers information

Price:

$ 150

$ 250

User Manual:

This is the official Motorola Moto E (2020) User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.

In The Box:

Charger, USB cable, guides, SIM tool (for certain carriers)

This is the official Samsung Galaxy A21 User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.

Availability

Officially announced:

Jun 05, 2020

Apr 08, 2020