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| Global Score | |
| 77.2 | 76.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Motorola | Samsung |
| Android 11, 10 | Android 10 |
| 2021-06-17 | 2020-06-29 |
| 6.69 x 3.08 x 0.43 inches | 6.61 x 3.02 x 0.32 inches |
| 8.18 ounces | 6.81 ounces |
| Black and Forged Green | Black |
| Plastic and Plastic | Plastic and Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| -- | $ 194.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.5 inches | 6.5 inches |
| 1600 x 720 pixels | 1600 x 720 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 270 pixels per inch | 270 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 7.2 | 7.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SM6115 chipset | Mediatek Helio P35 chipset |
| Kryo 260, 64-bit, 11 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | Arm Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 12 nm (Octa-Core 2300 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 3 GB RAM |
| Adreno 610 GPU | PowerVR GE8320 GPU |
| 9.09 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot |
| 11.74 | 9.84 |
| Camera | |
| 48.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 16.00 MP + 13.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 0.59 inches (1/1.7") sensor | 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor |
| 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 11.22 | 9.35 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 5000mAh Battery | 4000mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.8 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
Motorola Defy (2021) is slightly better than the Samsung Galaxy A21, getting a general score of 77.2 against 76.1. The Motorola Defy (2021) design is newer than the Samsung Galaxy A21's, although it is heavier and notably thicker. Both phones in this comparison review come with Android operating system, but Motorola Defy (2021) has 11 version and Samsung Galaxy A21 has Android 10 version, so it offers lots of additional features.
The Galaxy A21 counts with a bit faster CPU than Motorola Defy (2021), although it has less RAM memory, they both have 8 cores. The Galaxy A21 features a little more vivid display than Motorola Defy (2021). Both of them have the same pixel density, the same exact 720 x 1600 pixels resolution and a screen of the same size.
The Motorola Defy (2021) has a greater storage for games and applications than Samsung Galaxy A21, and although they both have a SD extension slot that allows up to 512 GB, the Motorola Defy (2021) also has 64 GB internal memory. Motorola Defy (2021) has longer battery life than Galaxy A21, because it has a 25 percent more battery capacity.
Motorola Defy (2021) counts with a greater camera than Samsung Galaxy A21, and although they both have the same (Full HD) video resolution, the Motorola Defy (2021) also has a larger camera aperture, a way more MP back camera, better 60 frames per second video frame rate and a much larger back-facing camera sensor which gives a much better photo and video quality.
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