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| Global Score | |
| 78.1 | 84.6 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Motorola |
| Android 4.4.2 | Android 11 |
| 2014-06-23 | 2021-08-19 |
| 5.59 x 2.85 x 0.32 inches | 6.65 x 2.99 x 0.35 inches |
| 5.11 ounces | 7.05 ounces |
| Black, Blue, Gold and White | Nebula Blue |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 249.00 | -- |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.1 inches | 6.8 inches |
| 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 2460 x 1080 pixels |
| Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| 432 pixels per inch | 395 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | No touch screen |
| 9.1 | 8.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SM7325 chipset |
| Krait 450 (Quad-Core 2500 MHz) processor | Kryo 670 Prime, 64-bit, 6 nm (Octa-Core 2400 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 420 (500 MHz) GPU | Adreno 642L GPU |
| 9.36 | 9.36 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 6.72 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 16.00 MP + 2.10 MP | 108.00 MP + 32.00 MP |
| f/2.20 aperture | f/1.90 aperture |
| 0.38 inches (1/2.6") 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 |
| 9.79 | 12.1 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA |
| Micro SIM | Nano SIM |
| 7.2 | 10.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2800mAh Li-Ion Battery | 5000mAh Nano SIM Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 390 hours standby time 21 hours talk time | -- |
| 4.8 | 6.8 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | -- |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| 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
The Motorola Edge (2021) has a score of 84.6, which is just a bit better than Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus's 78.1 general score. Both of these devices come with Android OS (operating system), but Motorola Edge (2021) has older 11 version while Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus has Android 4.4.2 version. Motorola Edge (2021) is a a lot newer device than the Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus, although it's much heavier and a bit thicker.
Motorola Edge (2021) and Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus count with similar processing units, because although the Motorola Edge (2021) has doesn't have an extra graphics processor, it also counts with a greater amount of RAM and 4 more cpu cores. The Galaxy S5 Plus features a better looking display than Motorola Edge (2021), because although it has a little bit lower 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution and a much smaller display, it also counts with a little greater screen density.
The Motorola Edge (2021) counts with a much bigger memory to store more games and applications than Galaxy S5 Plus, because although it has no external SD slot, it also counts with 128 GB internal memory. The Motorola Edge (2021) counts with a way better camera than Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus, and although they both have the same (4K) video definition and the same video frame rate, the Motorola Edge (2021) also has a bigger aperture for better captures in poorly lited situations and a lot more megapixels back camera.
The Motorola Edge (2021) has a way better battery life than Galaxy S5 Plus, because it has 5000mAh of battery capacity.
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