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Price |
₹ 19,999 onwards
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₹ 14,499 onwards
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Launch Date (India) |
Jun, 2019
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Mar, 2020
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Expected Launch Date |
N/A
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N/A
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Smartphone OS |
Android 9.0 Pie, Upgradeable to Android 10Expected update to next Android versionAndroid One series
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Android 10Expected update to next Android version
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Touchscreen |
Yes (Capacitive)
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Yes (Capacitive)
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Screen Size |
6.3 inches
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6.4 inches
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Screen Resolution |
1080x2520 pixels (~ 435 pixels per inch)
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1080x2340 pixels (~ 403 pixels per inch)
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Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal Bezels |
Yes
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Yes
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Scratch Resistant Display |
Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass
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Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
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Display Type |
IPS LCD
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AMOLED
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Screen Refresh Rate |
60 HzStandard
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60 HzStandard
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Display Features |
2.5D Curved Glass, Punch Hole Camera
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Super AMOLED
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Full Physical QWERTY Keypad |
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Processor |
2.2 GHz
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2.3 GHz
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Processor Type |
Octa Core
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Octa Core
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Processor Name |
Samsung Exynos 9609Ranked #42 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
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Samsung Exynos 9611Ranked #38 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
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GPU |
Mali-G72 MP3
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Mali-G72 MP3
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RAM |
4 GB
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6 GB
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3G |
Yes
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Yes
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4G |
Yes
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Yes
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5G |
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VoLTE |
Yes
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Yes
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WiFi |
Yes
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Yes
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VoWiFi/WiFi-Calling |
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Yes
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GPS |
Yes
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Yes
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Bluetooth |
Yes
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Yes
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Connecting Port |
USB-C
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USB-C
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Primary Camera |
48MP + 5MP
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48MP + 8MP + 5MP
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Camera Auto-Focus |
Yes
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Yes
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Camera Flash |
Yes
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Yes
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HD Video Recording |
Yes (4K)
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Yes (4K)
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Other Camera Features |
48MP: F/1.7 Aperture; 1/2" Sensor Size; 0.8um Pixel Size; PDAF; OIS, 5MP: F/2.2 Aperture; Depth Sensor, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, Panorama, Video: [email protected]; [email protected]/60fps, Timelapse video, Hyperlapse video, Youtube Live Stream
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48MP: f/2.0 aperture; 26mm Focal Length; 1/2.0" Sensor Size; 0.8um Pixel Size; PDAF, 8MP: f/2.2 aperture; 12mm Focal Length; Ultra-wide; 1/4.0" Sensor Size; 1.12um Pixel Size, 5MP: f/2.2 aperture; Depth Sensor, Panorama, HDR, Video: [email protected]; [email protected]; EIS
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Secondary Camera |
25MP
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20MP
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Secondary Camera Features |
F/2.0 Aperture; 0.9um Pixel Size, Portrait mode, Spot color, Cinemagraph, Group selfie, Live filter, Slow motion video, Timelapse video, Hyperlapse video, Youtube Live Stream
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f/2.0 aperture, 26mm Focal Length, HDR
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Internal Memory |
128 GB
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128 GB
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Expandable Memory Slot |
Yes, up to 512 GB
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Yes, up to 512 GB
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Contacts Storage |
Unlimited
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Unlimited
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SMS Storage |
Unlimited
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Unlimited
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Music Player |
Yes
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Yes
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FM Radio |
Yes
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Yes (Wireless)
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Dual SIM |
GSM+GSM (Hybrid SIM slot)
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GSM+GSM
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Thickness |
8.7 mmMedium
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8.9 mmMedium
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Weight |
180 gmMedium
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188 gmMedium
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Width |
71.2 mmComfortable for one-handed use
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75.1 mmOk for one-handed use
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Audio Output |
3.5mm jack
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3.5mm jack
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Water Resistant |
Yes, IP52 Rated
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Battery Capacity |
3500 mAh
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6000 mAh
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Battery Standby |
N/A
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N/A
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Battery Standby (3G) |
N/A
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N/A
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Battery Talktime |
N/A
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N/A
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Battery Talktime (3G) |
N/A
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N/A
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Fast Charging Support |
Yes, 15W TurboPower (7 hrs of Charge in 15 mins)
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Yes, 15W Fast Charging
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Included Fast Charger |
Yes, 15.0W Fast Charger
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Yes, 15.0W Fast Charger
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Other Battery Parameters |
N/A
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N/A
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Fingerprint sensor |
Yes
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Yes
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Other Features |
NFC; Noise Filtration; Dolby Audio
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Noise Filtration
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2-minute Review [Positives] |
- Classy, attractive, well-built design, with a glass back - it looks much more premium than its price would suggest
- The glass back has a light-reflecting finish that can't match the likes of the Honor View 20 or Honor 20 Lite for 'wow' factor, but which is nonetheless eye-catching
- The front of the phone is a unique 21:9 'tall & narrow' screen, with a punch hole front camera (a feature that's so far been restricted to flagship handsets like the Galaxy S10 series)
- The narrow dimensions means the phone is fairly easy to use one-handed
- The handset has been finished with a water repellent coating that gives it an IP52 rating for dust and water resistance - that's enough to survive splashes
- Well located (and fast) fingerprint sensor on the back
- Responsive face unlock
- The FHD+ 6.3in display looks nice and the 21:9 aspect ratio is perfect for those that want to enjoy ultra-wide 'cinematic view' movies on Netflix
- Being part of the Android One series, you get a clean stock Android experience, alongside regular updates
- Motorola adds a few useful extras, as always: the usual Gestures are present, including shaking the handset to open the camera, doing a 'karate chop' to toggle the torch on and off, and tapping the screen with three fingers to take a screenshot
- All-round speedy/snappy performance with a Samsung Exynos 9609 processor (similar to Snapdragon 710)
- Good rear camera setup (48MP standard + 5MP depth) - it gives good all-round results, day and night, photo and video - the overall quality is similar the Redmi Note 7 Pro
- Night Vision mode also delivers some good night shots
- OIS too helps with low-light photos
- Portrait shots are good too, with good separation
- Good 25MP selfie camera too (though it's on the slow side when shooting at full 25MP resolution)
- Decent speaker on the bottom edge - delivers decent volume
- Decent (though not exceptional) battery life with a 3500mAh battery - you will get the full day with moderate use - there are many competitors who are ahead in this area though
- Fast charging support
- Overall, if it's a pure Android experience that you are after, the One Vision is a good all-round mid-range option which ticks almost all boxes, and also stands out from the crowd, with a stylish design, a 'cinematic' display, and the punch hole front camera
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- Decent looks and build quality - very similar to the Samsung Galaxy M31, with a a unibody polycarbonate design, and glossy finish on the back panel - the only major difference is the camera module which houses a triple rear camera
- The plastic body keeps the phone feeling relatively lightweight at 188 grams, which is mighty impressive for a phone packing a big 6000 mAh battery
- It also feels great to hold with a seamless curved panel that meets the display up front
- Modern, Infinity-U front - bezels around the screen are slim, except for a slightly thick chin - you still get around 90 per cent screen-to-body ratio, which is great
- Fingerprint sensor at the back is easy to reach and work very well
- Gorgeous, 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with excellent viewing angles, and brightness levels - easily one of the best displays in the price bracket
- It also comes with "Widevine L1" certification, which helps stream content in crisp HD resolution
- Blacks are deep on the AMOLED display, which looks good with Night mode enabled
- Samsung's OneUI is today one of the more clean, refined Android UIs that's especially well optimised for large displays like this
- One UI also brings in other useful stuff, like a System-wide Dark mode (which turns the background completely black, and looks great on the M21's AMOLED display), and Always On Display option
- Decent performance with the Exynos 9611 at the core (similar to Snapdragon 665) - the device is fairly quick to load up apps - multitasking is a breeze
- Decent triple rear camera setup - a 48MP primary snapper, an 8MP ultra-wide lens and a 5MP depth sensor
- In broad daylight, you'll get consistent, crispy shots with decent dynamic range and sharpness levels are respectable with the primary lens
- The ultra-wide sensor, like on any budget phone, is a good addition - it takes social media-worthy images in great lighting conditions (in low-light, the quality dips and pictures look grainy and noisy, wide-angle shots also have barrel distortion at the edges)
- Live Focus shots are quite good and the camera app does give you the option to set the level of blur before taking a shot - edge detection is very good and the Galaxy M21 does a good job of separating the subject from the background
- The 20MP selfie camera is quite good and takes detailed selfies (though, in low light, the quality goes down a notch and results are grainy)
- Monster 6000 mAh battery delivers an incredible 2-3 days of usage easily, making for one of the largest battery life smartphones currently available
- Supports 15W fast charging
- If you're someone who consumes a lot of content on their phone, the Galaxy M21 is a good phone for you, it has great AMOLED display, outstanding battery backup that will last you for days
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2-minute Review [Negatives] |
- With the tall dimensions, pocket-ability is not that great, so the phone will tend to protrude out of shallow pockets
- The punch-hole is on the large side - which makes it both a bit of an eyesore, and on occasion an obstacle to the cinematic immersion
- There is not a lot of cinema content available right now to take advantage of the 21:9 aspect ratio
- There is some strong competition though that's worth looking at, including the Galaxy A50 (larger AMOLED with in-display fingerprint scanner, and better battery life, though camera is not as good), the Poco F1 (much more powerful performance, though design is not as modern), and the Redmi Note 7 Pro (cheaper, better battery life, though MIUI is not as clean/simple as stock Android)
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- The power button and volumes are quite flush with the frame which means they lack that tactile, clicky feel
- Design feels a bit dated and underwhelming, there is no spark in Galaxy M21's design as we see in other brand's phones like Xiaomi and Realme
- However, this is an old chipset and heavy gaming isn't best on this phone - the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the Realme 6 are much better options that will handle gaming better than the Galaxy M21
- Photos taken in low-light are average - focusing gets worse in low light and the extreme noise-correction makes images look like water paintings
- Overall, the cameras on the M21 are decent, but there are better cameras available in this price bracket, including the Galaxy M31, which is just a tad bit pricier
- Samsung Galaxy M11 falls behind in fast charging as competitors are offering close to 30W fast charging, the 15W on M21 feels low
- Having said that, the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the Realme 6 will still offer you more bang for your buck, overall and when it comes to intensive tasks like gaming, you’ll be better off choosing the Realme 6 or the Redmi Note 8 Pro that are probably the best phones for gaming in this segment
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Expert Reviews |
Has what it takes to be a good mid-ranger and thanks to the cinematic screen and its punch-hole selfie shooter, the Vision can stand out in a crowd...but the battery life is average in-depth Read Review »Excellent value for the money in-depth Read Review »A worthy budget phone contender with a beautifully pure OS in-depth Read Review »Has a unique personality that is hard to find elsewhere in its price bracket...should definitely be on your list if you are looking for a phone in this price segment in-depth Read Review »Worthy contender in-depth Read Review »Excellent mid-range smartphone that gets nearly all the basics right in-depth Read Review »Worthy enough to make it to the list of phones to buy in this price range in-depth Read Review »Impressive, unique mid-range phone in-depth Read Review »Nearly brilliant in-depth Read Review »Has a lot going for it, but may lose out to competition in-depth Read Review »An affordable 21:9-screen handset with good cameras in-depth Read Review »Strictly for Moto fans in-depth Read Review »The queen of the mid-range phones in-depth Read Review »Motorola has worked hard on the One Vision, and it shows....a good choice in-depth Read Review »Forget specs, enjoy great user experience...an absolute recommendation in-depth Read Review »Certainly appealing...If you’re a media-driven, snap-happy kind of person on a budget, the Motorola One Vision may be the right choice for you in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » hands-on Read Review » hands-on Read Review »
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All the battery life you need in-depth Read Review »Great battery in an average package in-depth Read Review »A judicious mix of features and performance gets the day-to-day work done easily in-depth Read Review »Buy This For The Battery and Vivid AMOLED Display in-depth Read Review »A Phone That Caters Best To Video Content Consumers in-depth Read Review »Sharp display, good cameras, decent performance and an amazing battery life, though the Galaxy M31 is better in-depth Read Review »A good option if you are out in the market looking for a capable smartphone that is not Xiaomi or Realme in-depth Read Review »Big battery and display at an affordable price in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » hands-on Read Review » hands-on Read Review »
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User Reviews |
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