HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G
#1873
Motorola Edge S
#1819Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G
Motorola Edge S
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
47.948.7
Display
75.575.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
66.866.8
Overall
62.662.8
Summary
- The HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G features a 6.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Motorola Edge S also has a 6.7-inch IPS LCD but offers a slightly higher resolution of 1080 x 2520 pixels and the same refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Desire 21 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 690 chipset, whereas the Edge S utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 870, providing superior processing capabilities.
- The camera setup on the Desire 21 Pro includes a 48 MP main sensor, while the Edge S boasts a 64 MP main sensor, enhancing image quality.
- Both devices have a 5000 mAh battery, but the Edge S supports faster charging at 20W compared to the 18W of the Desire 21 Pro.
- Software-wise, the Desire runs on Android 10, while the Edge S comes with Android 11 and is upgradable to Android 12, offering a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G
Motorola Edge S
General
Release Date
2021, January 13
2021, January 26
Announced
2021, January 13
2021, January 26
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.7"
6.7"
Type
IPS LCD, HDR10, 90Hz
IPS LCD, 90Hz, HDR10, 560 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
1080 x 2520 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6350 Snapdragon 690 5G (8 nm)
Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 560 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 560 Silver)
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585)
GPU
Adreno 619
Adreno 650
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
64 MP
Main Camera Details
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
64 MP, f/1.7, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.7µm, PDAF16 MP, f/2.2, 121˚ (ultrawide), 1.0µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)TOF 3D
Front Camera
16 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
16 MP, (wide)
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
6K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired, QC4
20W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
167.1 x 78.1 x 9.4 mm (6.58 x 3.07 x 0.37 in)
168.4 x 74 x 9.7 mm (6.63 x 2.91 x 0.38 in)
Weight
205 g
215 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, Purple
Blue, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 10
Android 11, upgradable to Android 12
OS Version
Android 10
Android 11, upgradable to Android 12
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes