Motorola Edge (2023) vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Motorola Edge (2023) and the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Motorola Edge (2023) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|
| Price | $3,895 | $137 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,400 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 68W | 25W |
| RAM (max) | — | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.6 in | 6.4 in |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 168 g | 177 g |
| Released | Oct 2023 | Jan 2022 |
Summary: Motorola Edge (2023) is ahead on wired charging, screen size, refresh rate, main camera. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is ahead on our rating, battery.
★ Which should you buy? Motorola Edge (2023) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Motorola Edge (2023) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|
| Type | pOLED, 144Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.4 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels (FHD+), 20:9 aspect ratio, 402 ppi | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density) |
| Protection | Not specified (curved 3D glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
Platform
| Motorola Edge (2023) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G (USA/some regions) or Exynos 2100 (International) |
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) - Snapdragon 888 / Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55) - Exynos 2100 |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC3 | Adreno 660 - Snapdragon 888 / Mali-G78 MP14 - Exynos 2100 |
| OS | — | Android 12, upgradable to Android 14 (One UI 6) |
Memory
| Motorola Edge (2023) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|
| RAM | 8GB | — |
| Internal Storage | 256GB UFS 2.2 | — |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Card slot | — | No |
| Internal | — | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Motorola Edge (2023) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|
| Modules | 50 MP, f/1.4, (wide), 1/1.55", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS; 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm, AF | — |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Triple | — | 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 8 MP, f/2.4, 76mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide) |
Selfie Camera
| Motorola Edge (2023) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|
| Modules | 32 MP, f/2.4, (wide), 0.7µm | — |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Single | — | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide) |
Battery
| Motorola Edge (2023) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|
| Type | 4400 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 4500 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 68W wired, wireless charging | 25W wired (50% in 30 min advertised), 15W wireless, Reverse wireless charging |
Body
| Motorola Edge (2023) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|
| Dimensions | 158.52 x 71.99 x 7.64 mm | 155.7 x 74.5 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 168 g | 177 g |
| Build | Glass front (curved 3D), aluminum frame, vegan leather back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, aluminum frame |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP68 rated | — |
| SIM | — | Single SIM or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| IP Rating | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Motorola Edge (2023) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Yes (version not specified) | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
Launch
| Motorola Edge (2023) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|
| Announced | October 2023 | 2022, January 04 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, October 11 | Available. Released 2022, January 07 |
| OS | Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Motorola Edge (2023) or Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G?
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G — 4,400 mAh for the Motorola Edge (2023) versus 4,500 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G.
Which has the smoother screen, Motorola Edge (2023) or Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G?
Motorola Edge (2023) — 144 Hz for the Motorola Edge (2023) versus 120 Hz for the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G.
Which is lighter, Motorola Edge (2023) or Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G?
Motorola Edge (2023) — 168 g for the Motorola Edge (2023) versus 177 g for the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G.
Which is newer, Motorola Edge (2023) or Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G?
Motorola Edge (2023) — Oct 2023 for the Motorola Edge (2023) versus Jan 2022 for the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G.
Is the Motorola Edge (2023) or the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G rated higher?
We rate the Motorola Edge (2023) 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G 8/10.
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