Motorola Edge (2021)
#1098
Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW
#1266Category Breakdown
Motorola Edge (2021)
Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW
Performance
90.983.5
Camera
66.666.8
Display
86.384.9
Battery
33.730.6
Build
73.291.0
Connectivity
81.672.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
63.260.8
Summary
- The Motorola Edge (2021) features a larger 6.8-inch LCD display with a 144Hz refresh rate, providing smoother visuals compared to the 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus display of the Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW, which is limited to 60Hz.
- In terms of performance, the Edge is powered by the more advanced Snapdragon 778G chipset, while the A71 uses the Snapdragon 765G, resulting in better overall performance for the Edge.
- The camera capabilities of the Edge are superior with a 108 MP main sensor compared to the A71's 64 MP, although both devices have a 32 MP front camera.
- The Edge also has a larger 5000 mAh battery versus the A71's 4500 mAh, allowing for potentially longer usage.
- Both devices run Android, but the Edge ships with Android 11 and has a planned upgrade to Android 13, while the A71 launched with Android 10 and One UI 2.1.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring plastic backs, but the A71 includes an aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass 3 for added durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Edge (2021)
Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW
General
Release Date
2021, August 19
2020, July 07
Announced
2021, August 19
2020, July 07
Description
N/A
Versions: SM-A716V (Verizon)
Display
Size
6.8"
6.7"
Type
LCD, 144Hz, HDR10
Super AMOLED Plus
Resolution
1080 x 2460 pixels (~395 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
144Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm)
Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 642L
Adreno 620
Memory
256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
108 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.52", 0.7µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm, AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide)5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
32 MP, f/2.3, (wide), 0.7µm
32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120ps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/240fps, 1080p@960fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Charging Details
30W wired
25W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
169 x 75.6 x 9 mm (6.65 x 2.98 x 0.35 in)
162.8 x 75.7 x 8.4 mm (6.41 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight
200 g
188 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Nebula Blue
Prism Bricks Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.50 W/kg (head) 0.78 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM (pre-installed)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, planned upgrade to Android 13
Android 10, One UI 2.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass