Motorola Edge 60
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Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
#469Category Breakdown
Motorola Edge 60
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Performance
73.070.8
Camera
53.553.6
Display
88.588.5
Battery
67.566.0
Build
79.879.8
Overall
71.170.2
Summary
- The Motorola Edge 60 features a larger 6.67-inch P-OLED display with a higher resolution and peak brightness compared to the 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display of the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G.
- In terms of performance, the Edge 60 uses the Mediatek Dimensity 7300 chipset, while the S21 is powered by either the Exynos 2100 or Snapdragon 888, both of which are slightly older but still competitive.
- The Edge 60 has a more versatile camera setup with a 50 MP main sensor and additional telephoto and ultrawide lenses, whereas the S21 has a 12 MP main camera and a hybrid zoom capability.
- Battery capacity is also greater in the Edge 60 at 5200 mAh, compared to the S21's 4000 mAh, although the S21 supports wireless charging.
- Both devices run Android, but the Edge 60 launches with Android 15 and promises three major updates, while the S21 originally shipped with Android 11 and is set to receive four major updates.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Edge 60 using Gorilla Glass 7i and a plastic frame, while the S21 features Gorilla Glass Victus and an aluminum frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Edge 60
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
General
Release Date
2025, April 24
2021, January 14
Announced
2025, April 24
2021, January 14
Description
N/A
Versions: SM-G991B, SM-G991B/DS (International); SM-G991U (USA); SM-G991U1 (USA unlocked); SM-G991W (Canada); SM-G991N (Korea); SM-G9910 (China)
Display
Size
6.67"
6.2"
Type
P-OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 4500 nits peak
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak)
Resolution
1220 x 2712 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~446 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~421 ppi density)
PPI
1220
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 7300 (4 nm)
Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - InternationalQualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - USA/China
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55) - InternationalOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) - USA/China
GPU
Mali-G615 MC2
Mali-G78 MP14 - InternationalAdreno 660 - USA/China
Memory
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS10 MP, f2.0, 73mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, 3x optical zoom, OIS50 MP, f/2.0, 12mm, 122˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS64 MP, f/2.0, 29mm (telephoto), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 1.1x optical zoom, 3x hybrid zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video
Front Camera
50 MP
10 MP
Front Camera Details
50 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 0.64µm
10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS
8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5200 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
5200 mAh (Global)5500 mAh (China)
Li-Ion 4000 mAh
Charging Details
68W wired
25W wired, PD3.015W wireless (Qi)4.5W reverse wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
161.2 x 73.1 x 7.9 mm or 8.2 mm
151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm (5.97 x 2.80 x 0.31 in)
Weight
179 g
169 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Pantone (Gibraltar sea, Shamrock, Plum perfect)
Phantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G (5+ Gbps DL)
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
Yes
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades
Android 11, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
OS Version
Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades
Android 11, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos)
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No