Moto G55 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21
21.8Performance34.4
47.1Display49.1
42.6Camera40.8
46.4Battery36.9
100Features78.7
6 spec wins — Moto G55 5G8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Moto G55 5G scores 43.7 against 43.6 for Samsung Galaxy S21. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Moto G55 5G edges ahead in features and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Moto G55 5G
- Stronger battery score: 46 vs 37
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 79
- 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 60% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 10 MP
- 25% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21
- Stronger performance score: 34 vs 22
- 50% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,550 vs 2,370
- 50% higher ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
- 41% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,430 vs 1,013
- 30% higher Peak brightness: 1,300 nits vs 1,000 nits
Display
| Spec | Moto G55 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.49 ″+5% | 6.2 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 405 ppi | 421 ppi+4% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,300 nits+30% |
| Screen-to-body | 86 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Moto G55 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
| AnTuTu | — | 746,547Bottom 18% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 252,025Bottom 14% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 127,819Bottom 35% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 144,909Bottom 16% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 221,794Bottom 18% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,013Bottom 32% | 1,430+41%Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,370Bottom 25% | 3,550+50%Bottom 50% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Moto G55 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 64 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+60% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Moto G55 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+25% | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30 W+20% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Moto G55 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 179 g | 171 g+4% |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm | 7.9 mm+2% |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Moto G55 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Moto G55 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 11 (One UI 3.1) |
| OS update pledge | — | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Moto G55 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |