Motorola Moto G Power (2021)
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Samsung Galaxy M12
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Motorola Moto G Power (2021)
Samsung Galaxy M12
Performance
68.469.2
Camera
46.828.4
Display
56.574.9
Battery
33.733.7
Build
67.967.9
Connectivity
56.860.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
47.448.5
Summary
- The Motorola Moto G Power (2021) and Samsung Galaxy M12 both feature a plastic frame with glass fronts, but the Moto G Power is slightly heavier at 206.5g compared to the M12's 212g.
- The Moto G Power has a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate, while the Galaxy M12 offers a slightly smaller 6.5-inch PLS LCD with the same resolution but a smoother 90Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Moto G Power is powered by the Snapdragon 662 chipset, whereas the M12 uses the Exynos 850, both with similar RAM options.
- Camera-wise, both devices have a 48 MP main sensor, but the M12 includes an additional 5 MP ultrawide lens, enhancing its versatility.
- Both smartphones are equipped with a 5000mAh battery and run on different Android versions, with the Moto G Power on Android 10 and the M12 on Android 11, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Moto G Power (2021)
Samsung Galaxy M12
General
Release Date
2021, January 08
2021, April 19
Announced
2021, January 08
2021, April 19
Description
N/A
Not to be confused with Samsung Galaxy M12 for India
Display
Size
6.6"
6.5"
Type
IPS LCD
PLS LCD, 90Hz
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~266 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm)
Exynos 850 (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 610
Mali-G52
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.7, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
48 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
15W wired
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
165.3 x 75.9 x 9.5 mm (6.51 x 2.99 x 0.37 in)
164 x 75.9 x 9.7 mm (6.46 x 2.99 x 0.38 in)
Weight
206.5 g
212 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Flash Gray, Polar Silver
Black, Blue, Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10
Android 11, One UI Core 3.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer