Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
Edge 30 Neo
Battery capacity (4,020 mAh)
WinsCharging
Edge 30 Neo
Wired charging speed (68W)
WinsPerformance
Galaxy S21 5G
AnTuTu benchmark (584,055 pts)
WinsDisplay
Edge 30 Neo
Screen size (6.28")
WinsWeight
Edge 30 Neo
Total weight (155g)
WinsValue
Edge 30 Neo
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (9.2/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Edge 30 Neo | Galaxy S21 5G |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.28" | 6.2" | |
| 1,080 × 2,400 | 1,080 × 2,400 | |
| P-OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| — | 1,300 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Dual | Triple | |
| — | 1.1x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, optical), proximity | Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity, ultrasonic) | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) | Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - InternationalQualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - USA/China | |
| 380,818 | 584,055 | |
| 8 GB | 8 GB | |
| 256 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 4,020 mAh | 4,000 mAh | |
| 68W | 25W | |
| 5W | 15W | |
Build | ||
| 155g | 169g | |
| 7.8mm | 7.9mm | |
| glass front, plastic frame, plastic back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, aluminum frame | |
| IP52 | IP68 | |
| Mid-Range | Mid-Range | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Motorola Edge 30 Neo
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Motorola Edge 30 Neo
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Highest resolution main camera.