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| Global Score | |
| 74.6 | 89.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Motorola | Samsung |
| -- | Android 11 |
| 2017-03-31 | 2022-01-11 |
| 5.91 x 2.91 x 0.38 inches | 6.13 x 2.93 x 0.31 inches |
| 5.47 ounces | 6.00 ounces |
| Gold and Gray | -- |
| Aluminum and Plastic | Metal and Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 229.00 | $ 700.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.2 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| IPS LCD | Dynamic AMOLED |
| 424 pixels per inch | 403 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.1 | 8.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 8953 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | Kryo 680 Prime, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 506 GPU | Adreno 660 GPU |
| 9.09 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.02 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 32.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.4 inches (1/2.5") sensor | -- |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 9.57 | 9.9 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G) and HSPA | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.1 | 10.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Li - Ion Battery | 4500mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 4.96 | 6.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | FM Radio |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has a global score of 89.1, which is much better than the Moto G5 Plus's 74.6 score. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a noticeably newer and thinner device than the Moto G5 Plus, although it's also just a little heavier. Galaxy S21 FE features a bit better hardware performance than Moto G5 Plus, and although they both have the same number of cores, the Galaxy S21 FE also has 2 GB more RAM memory.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has a bit more vivid screen than Moto G5 Plus, because although it has a little lower pixel density, it also counts with a little higher 1080 x 2340 resolution and a larger screen. Galaxy S21 FE has a little bit better memory capacity for applications and games than Motorola Moto G5 Plus, because although it has no slot for SD memory cards, it also counts with 64 GB more internal memory.
The Galaxy S21 FE counts with a little bit better camera than Moto G5 Plus, because although it has a tinier aperture which is not favorable for taking photographs and video in low light environments, and they both have the same video resolution and a 12 MP back camera, the Galaxy S21 FE also counts with better video frame rate.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE features a superior battery lifetime than Moto G5 Plus, because it has a 4500mAh battery size.
Although Galaxy S21 FE is a better device, it is way more expensive than Motorola Moto G5 Plus, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the Motorola Moto G5 Plus. So if you want that extra specs, you can buy Galaxy S21 FE, else you can save a couple dollars and buy the Motorola Moto G5 Plus, letting go some features and specifications.
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