Motorola G96
#584
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
#2029Category Breakdown
Motorola G96
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Performance
94.392.2
Camera
96.784.3
Display
90.795.0
Battery
93.976.8
Build
85.561.9
Overall
92.282.0
Summary
- The Motorola G96 features a larger 6.67-inch P-OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, while the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G has a 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support.
- In terms of performance, the G96 is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset, whereas the S21 utilizes either the Exynos 2100 or Snapdragon 888, offering more robust processing capabilities.
- The G96's camera system includes a 50 MP main sensor, while the S21 has a versatile setup with a 12 MP wide, 64 MP telephoto, and 12 MP ultrawide cameras, allowing for higher resolution video recording up to 8K.
- The G96 boasts a larger 5500 mAh battery compared to the S21's 4000 mAh, but the S21 supports wireless charging.
- Both devices run Android, with the G96 launching on Android 15 and the S21 on Android 11, but the S21 offers more extensive software upgrade support.
- Build quality is comparable, with the G96 using Gorilla Glass 5 and a silicone polymer back, while the S21 features Gorilla Glass Victus and an aluminum frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola G96
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
General
Release Date
2025, July 09
2021, January 14
Announced
2025, July 09
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, 144Hz, 1600 nits (peak)
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~421 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
144Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7435-AB Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm)
Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - InternationalQualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - USA/China
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.40 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.95 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
Adreno 710
Mali-G78 MP14 - InternationalAdreno 660 - USA/China
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF
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
32 MP
10 MP
Front Camera Details
32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.14", 0.7µm
10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5500 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
5500 mAh
Li-Ion 4000 mAh
Charging Details
30W wired
25W wired, PD3.015W wireless (Qi)4.5W reverse wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
161.9 x 73.3 x 7.9 mm (6.37 x 2.89 x 0.31 in)
151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm (5.97 x 2.80 x 0.31 in)
Weight
178 g
169 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), silicone polymer back (eco leather), plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Pantone (Greener Pastures, Cattleya Orchid, Dresden Blue, Ashleigh Blue)
Phantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-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, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
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, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 15, up to 1 major Android upgrade
Android 11, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
OS Version
Android 15, up to 1 major Android upgrade
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