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| Global Score | |
| 74.4 | 89.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Motorola | Samsung |
| Android 8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow | Android 11 |
| 2016-10-04 | 2022-01-11 |
| 6.16 x 3.01 x 0.28 inches | 6.13 x 2.93 x 0.31 inches |
| 5.82 ounces | 6.00 ounces |
| Black, Gold, Gray and White | -- |
| Glass and Metal | Metal and Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 280.00 | $ 700.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.5 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| Super AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| 401 pixels per inch | 403 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8 | 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 |
| 3 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 506 GPU | Adreno 660 GPU |
| 9.09 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 12.76 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 16.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 32.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| -- | 26.00mm focal length |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 9.68 | 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 | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.1 | 10.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3510mAh Battery | 4500mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 5.44 | 6.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | 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 |
Comparison review
Galaxy S21 FE has a score of 89.1, which is much better than the Moto Z Play's overall score of 74.4. Galaxy S21 FE's body is a lot newer, but a little bit thicker and just a bit heavier than the Moto Z Play. Both of these phones have Android OS (operating system), but the Galaxy S21 FE has 11 version and Moto Z Play has Android 8.0 Oreo.
Galaxy S21 FE features a little sharper screen than Motorola Moto Z Play, because it has a quite better resolution of 1080 x 2340px, a little greater pixels density and a larger screen. The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has a bit superior processor than Moto Z Play, and although they both have a Octa-Core CPU, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE also has more RAM memory.
Motorola Moto Z Play features a much better storage capacity to install games and applications than Galaxy S21 FE, because although it has less internal storage, it also counts with a SD memory card expansion slot that holds up to 1,95 TB. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE features longer battery life than Motorola Moto Z Play, because it has a 4500mAh battery size against 3510mAh.
Galaxy S21 FE has a slightly better camera than Moto Z Play, because although it has a worse video definition and a lot lower resolution camera in the back, it also counts with a larger aperture for better photos and video in low-light environments.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE costs a lot more than the Motorola Moto Z Play, but it's still a great choice, because you can get a lot more for that extra money.
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