Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 84.6 | 78.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Motorola | |
| Android 11 | Android 11, 10, 9.0 Pie |
| 2021-08-19 | 2019-05-07 |
| 6.65 x 2.99 x 0.35 inches | 6.30 x 3.00 x 0.32 inches |
| 7.05 ounces | 5.89 ounces |
| Nebula Blue | Black, Purple and White |
| -- | Plastic |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| -- | $ 167.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.8 inches | 6 inches |
| 2460 x 1080 pixels | 2160 x 1080 pixels |
| IPS LCD | OLED |
| 395 pixels per inch | 402 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.1 | 8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SM7325 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 SDM670 chipset |
| Kryo 670 Prime, 64-bit, 6 nm (Octa-Core 2400 MHz) processor | Kryo 360, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 642L GPU | Adreno 615 GPU |
| 9.36 | 9.09 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.1 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 108.00 MP + 32.00 MP | 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.90 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| -- | 28.00mm focal length |
| -- | 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (920 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 12.1 | 9.79 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 10.6 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 5000mAh Nano SIM Battery | 3700mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.8 | 5.68 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Motorola Edge (2021) is a little bit better than the Google Pixel 3a XL, getting a overall score of 84.6 against 78.9. Motorola Edge (2021)'s body is way newer, but a little thicker and heavier than the Google Pixel 3a XL. Both phones in this comparison work with the same Android 11 OS, so you shouldn't perceive any difference in that aspect.
Motorola Edge (2021) features a little better processing power than Google Pixel 3a XL, and although they both have the same number of cores, the Motorola Edge (2021) also has a greater amount of RAM. The Motorola Edge (2021) features a bit better screen than Google Pixel 3a XL, because although it has a just a little lower number of pixels per inch of display, it also counts with a bit larger display and a little bit higher 1080 x 2460 resolution.
Motorola Edge (2021) shoots way better videos and photos than Google Pixel 3a XL, because although it has a smaller aperture, and they both have the same 30 frames per second video frame rate and the same 3840x2160 video definition, the Motorola Edge (2021) also counts with a camera in the back with a lot higher resolution.
Motorola Edge (2021) features a superior memory capacity to install applications and games than Google Pixel 3a XL, because it has more internal storage capacity. Motorola Edge (2021) features improved battery performance than Google Pixel 3a XL, because it has a 5000mAh battery size.
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