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| Global Score | |
| 98.1 | 89.6 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Motorola |
| Android 11 | Android 10 |
| 2021-01-29 | 2020-05-14 |
| 6.50 x 2.98 x 0.35 inches | 6.36 x 2.80 x 0.37 inches |
| 8.04 ounces | 6.63 ounces |
| Phantom black and Silver | Midnight magenta and Solar black |
| Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus) | Aluminum and Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 966.00 | $ 544.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.8 inches | 6.7 inches |
| 3200 x 1440 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| Dynamic AMOLED | OLED |
| 516 pixels per inch | 385 pixels per inch |
| 1500 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 9.8 | 8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 SM7250-AA chipset |
| Kryo 680, 64-bit, 5 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo 475, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2300 MHz) processor |
| 12 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 660 GPU | Adreno 620 GPU |
| 9.72 | 9.36 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 256 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 1000 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 18.58 |
| Camera | |
| 108.00 MP + 40.00 MP | 64.00 MP + 25.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 24.00mm focal length | 13.00mm focal length |
| 0.75 inches (1/1.33") sensor | 0.59 inches (1/1.7") sensor |
| 7680 x 4320 (24 fps) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 13.75 | 12.1 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 10.7 | 10.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 5000mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 4500mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 6.8 | 6.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | FM Radio |
Comparison review
The Galaxy S21 Ultra has a general score of 98.1, which is just a bit better than Motorola edge's overall score of 89.6. Galaxy S21 Ultra's body is heavier but a little thinner than Motorola edge, and both were released only a few months apart. Both devices we are comparing work with Android operating system, but the Galaxy S21 Ultra has a newer 11 version and Motorola edge has Android 10, giving a couple nice extra features.
Galaxy S21 Ultra features a little faster processing unit than Motorola edge, and although they both have a Octa-Core processor, the Galaxy S21 Ultra also has 6 GB more RAM. The Galaxy S21 Ultra has a lot better display than Motorola edge, because it has a better 1440 x 3200 pixels resolution, a bit larger screen and a higher pixel density.
The Galaxy S21 Ultra shoots better photographs and videos than Motorola edge, and although they both have a same size camera aperture, the Galaxy S21 Ultra also has a much better 7680x4320 video quality, a lot bigger back camera sensor providing a way higher image quality and a much more megapixels back-facing camera.
Motorola edge has a much greater storage for applications, games, photos and videos than Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, because it has 128 GB more internal storage capacity and a SD memory slot that admits up to 1000 GB. Galaxy S21 Ultra counts with a bit superior battery life than Motorola edge, because it has a 5000mAh battery size instead of 4500mAh.
Although Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is a better device, it costs a lot more than the Motorola edge, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Motorola edge. If you want to save a few dollars, you can buy Motorola edge, giving up a couple features, but you will get the most with your money.
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