Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 77.6 | 89.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Motorola | Samsung |
| Android 9.0 Pie, 8.1 Oreo | Android 11 |
| 2018-08-16 | 2022-01-11 |
| 6.16 x 3.01 x 0.27 inches | 6.13 x 2.93 x 0.31 inches |
| 5.50 ounces | 6.00 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | -- |
| Aluminum and Glass | Metal and Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 297.00 | $ 700.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 2160 x 1080 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| Super AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| 402 pixels per inch | 403 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.1 | 8.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) chipset |
| Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2450 MHz) processor | Kryo 680 Prime, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 540 GPU | Adreno 660 GPU |
| 9.36 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 14.66 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 32.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.34 inches (1/2.9") sensor | -- |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 9.57 | 9.9 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.7 | 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 5.0 | 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
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has a score of 89.1, which is much better than the Moto Z3's 77.6 general score. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a a lot newer phone than the Moto Z3, but it is somewhat thicker and a little bit heavier. Both devices we compare here have Android operating system, but Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has the older 11 version and Moto Z3 has Android 9.0 Pie version.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE counts with a bit superior processor than Moto Z3, and although they both have the same number of cores, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE also has a larger amount of RAM. Galaxy S21 FE features a slightly better looking screen than Motorola Moto Z3, because it has a little bit greater quantity of pixels per inch in the screen, a quite larger screen and a bit higher 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution.
Moto Z3 has a superior storage for applications and games than Galaxy S21 FE, because although it has less internal memory capacity, it also counts with a slot for SD memory cards that supports up to 1,95 TB. Galaxy S21 FE features a superior battery lifetime than Moto Z3, because it has a 50 percent greater battery size.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE shoots a little bit better videos and photos than Moto Z3, and although they both have a same resolution camera in the back and the same 3840x2160 video definition, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE also has a larger diafragm aperture and higher video frame rate.
Although Galaxy S21 FE is a better device, it costs a lot more money than Motorola Moto Z3, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as Motorola Moto Z3. If you are trying to save a few dollars, you can get Motorola Moto Z3, and give up a couple features, but you will get the most out of your savings.
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