Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Motorola Edge 50 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Motorola Edge 50 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB). In terms of display resolution, Motorola Edge 50 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2712 x 1220 than Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Motorola Edge 50 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.2 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple | 50 MP + 13 MP + 10 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 73999 | Rs. 31999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 14, 2021. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 73999. The launch Date of the second phone is April 04, 2024. The cost of Motorola Edge 50 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 31999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.2 inches which falls short to Motorola Edge 50 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Screen type where as Motorola Edge 50 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) has OLED Screen type. Motorola's phone has display density of 451 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 421 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Motorola's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.75% than Samsung's phone ~ 87.2%.
Memory comparison
Motorola Edge 50 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 50 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 13 MP + 10 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Motorola Edge 50 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 10 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 10 and the second one on 14 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Motorola Edge 50 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Galaxy S21 5G | Edge 50 Pro, PB3M0001IN |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 14, 2021 | April 04, 2024 |
| In The Box | Handset, 128W TurboPower Charger (Phone Capable of 125W Wired Charging), USB Type-C to USB Type-C Cable, Guides, Sim Tool, Protective Case, Protective Film | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 71.2 x 151.7 x 7.9 mm | 72.4 x 161.23 x 8.19 mm |
| Weight | 169 g | 186 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Luxe Lavender, Moonlight Pearl, Black Beauty | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 360 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.2 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1220 x 2712 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 421 PPI | ~ 451 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.2% | ~ 90.75% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |
| Features | Always-on Display, HDR10+ | Dolby Vision, DCI-P3 colour space, Peak Brightness: 2000 nits Brightnes, HDR10+, Pantone Validated color |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n26/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4 GHz | 5 GHz | 6 GHz), Wi-Fi 6E | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.1 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, A-GPS, LTEPP, SUPL, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Proximity Sensor, 3-in-1 Sensor (Exposure, Auto White Balance, Flicker), Time of Flight, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, SAR Sensor, Magnetometer (Compass) |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min, Water-repellent Design |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | AI Mobile (Moto AI), ThinkShield, Moto Secure, Dual Microphones, 3 Years OS Upgrade, 4 Years of SMRs, SAR Value Head: 1.08 W/kg (at 1g), Body: 1.08 W/kg (at 1g), Dual Stereo Speakers, Tuning by Dolby Atmos, Spatial Sound by Motorola, Embedded-SIM Support | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 64 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP (Wide Angle) 13 MP ƒ/1.6 (Ultra Wide) 120 Degree 10 MP (Telephoto) 3X Optical Zoom |
| Auto Focus | Yes | |
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | Laser Autofocus (Time-of-Flight), 3-in-1 Sensor (Exposure, Auto White Balance, Flicker), Shooting Modes: Portrait (24mm/35mm/50mm/85mm), Macro, Long Exposure, Timelapse, Dual Capture, Ultra-Res, Night Vision, Tilt-Shift, Pro, Scan (Powered by Adobe Scan), 360 Degree Panorama, Artificial Intelligence: Photo Enhancement Engine, Auto Smile Capture, Gesture Capture, Google Lens Integration, Shot Optimization, Smart High Resolution, Style Sync, Other Features (Google Photos Auto Enhance, Pantone Validated Color & Pantone Skintone Validated, Super Resolution Zoom, Hybrid Zoom: 30X, Burst Shot, Timer, Assistive Grid, Leveler, Metering Mode, Watermark, Live Filters, Selfie Photo Mirror, Selfie Stick Support, RAW Photo Output, QR/Barcode Scanner, Quick Capture (Twist-Twist) |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 240/30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 10 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Autofocus |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | Hello UI | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen3 |
| CPU | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.63 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55 | 1xPrime Core@2.63 GHz & 3xPerformance Cores@2.4 GHz& 4xEfficiency cores@1.8 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Adreno 720 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4500 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 125W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | Yes, 50W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 4.5W | Yes |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 10W | |