Compare: Motorola One Vision vs Samsung Galaxy M21 (6GB RAM, 128GB)

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The Samsung Galaxy M21 (6GB RAM, 128GB) is a slightly better phone than the Motorola One Vision, and is also significantly better value for money. What should you buy? Go for the Samsung Galaxy M21 (6GB RAM, 128GB)!

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	Motorola One Vision	Samsung Galaxy M21 (6GB RAM, 128GB)

Buy Now	not available currently	Buy
Excellence Score	31.4	36.2
Value for Money Score	56.4	73.1
Price	₹ 19,999 onwards	₹ 14,499 onwards
Launch Date (India)	Jun, 2019	Mar, 2020
Expected Launch Date	N/A	N/A
Smartphone OS	Android 9.0 Pie, Upgradeable to Android 10Expected update to next Android versionAndroid One series	Android 10Expected update to next Android version
Touchscreen	Yes (Capacitive)	Yes (Capacitive)
Screen Size	6.3 inches	6.4 inches
Screen Resolution	1080x2520 pixels (~ 435 pixels per inch)	1080x2340 pixels (~ 403 pixels per inch)
Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal Bezels	Yes	Yes
Scratch Resistant Display	Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass	Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Display Type	IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen Refresh Rate	60 HzStandard	60 HzStandard
Display Features	2.5D Curved Glass, Punch Hole Camera	Super AMOLED
Full Physical QWERTY Keypad
Processor	2.2 GHz	2.3 GHz
Processor Type	Octa Core	Octa Core
Processor Name	Samsung Exynos 9609Ranked #42 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks	Samsung Exynos 9611Ranked #38 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
GPU	Mali-G72 MP3	Mali-G72 MP3
RAM	4 GB	6 GB
3G	Yes	Yes
4G	Yes	Yes
5G
VoLTE	Yes	Yes
WiFi	Yes	Yes
VoWiFi/WiFi-Calling		Yes
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Connecting Port	USB-C	USB-C
Primary Camera	48MP + 5MP	48MP + 8MP + 5MP
Camera Auto-Focus	Yes	Yes
Camera Flash	Yes	Yes
HD Video Recording	Yes (4K)	Yes (4K)
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	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
Secondary Camera	25MP	20MP
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	f/2.0 aperture, 26mm Focal Length, HDR
Internal Memory	128 GB	128 GB
Expandable Memory Slot	Yes, up to 512 GB	Yes, up to 512 GB
Contacts Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
SMS Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
Music Player	Yes	Yes
FM Radio	Yes	Yes (Wireless)
Dual SIM	GSM+GSM (Hybrid SIM slot)	GSM+GSM
Thickness	8.7 mmMedium	8.9 mmMedium
Weight	180 gmMedium	188 gmMedium
Width	71.2 mmComfortable for one-handed use	75.1 mmOk for one-handed use
Audio Output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Water Resistant	Yes, IP52 Rated
Battery Capacity	3500 mAh	6000 mAh
Battery Standby	N/A	N/A
Battery Standby (3G)	N/A	N/A
Battery Talktime	N/A	N/A
Battery Talktime (3G)	N/A	N/A
Fast Charging Support	Yes, 15W TurboPower (7 hrs of Charge in 15 mins)	Yes, 15W Fast Charging
Included Fast Charger	Yes, 15.0W Fast Charger	Yes, 15.0W Fast Charger
Other Battery Parameters	N/A	N/A
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	Yes
Other Features	NFC; Noise Filtration; Dolby Audio	Noise Filtration
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	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
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)	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
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 »	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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