HMD T21
#2993
Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus
#2973Category Breakdown
HMD T21
Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
42.142.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
72.872.8
Overall
59.459.5
Summary
- The HMD T21 features a slightly larger 10.36-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1200 x 2000 pixels, compared to the Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus's 10.1-inch display at 1200 x 1920 pixels, both with a 60Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the T21 is powered by the Unisoc Tiger T612 chipset, while the Mi Pad 4 Plus uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, with both offering 64GB storage and 4GB RAM options.
- The camera on the T21 has an 8 MP rear sensor and an 8 MP front camera, whereas the Mi Pad 4 Plus has a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Mi Pad 4 Plus at 8620 mAh versus the T21's 8200 mAh, but the T21 supports faster charging at 18W compared to 10W.
- Both devices have a premium build with glass fronts and aluminum backs, but the Mi Pad 4 Plus includes an aluminum frame.
- The T21 runs on Android 13, providing a more recent software experience compared to the Mi Pad 4 Plus, which operates on Android 8.1 with MIUI 10.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HMD T21
Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus
General
Release Date
2024, May 15
2018
Announced
2024, May 15
2018
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
10.36"
10.1"
Type
IPS LCD, 360 nits (typ)
IPS LCD
Resolution
1200 x 2000 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~225 ppi density)
1200 x 1920 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~224 ppi density)
PPI
1200
1200
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc Tiger T612 (12 nm)
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Mali-G57
Adreno 512
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
13 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP
5 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
8200 mAh
8620 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 8200 mAh
Li-Po 8620 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, PD3.0
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
247.5 x 157.3 x 7.5 mm (9.74 x 6.19 x 0.30 in)
245.6 x 149.1 x 8 mm (9.67 x 5.87 x 0.31 in)
Weight
467 g
485 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black Steel
Black, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, BDS (LTE model only)
Software
Operating System
Android 13
Android 8.1 (Oreo), MIUI 10
OS Version
Android 13
Android 8.1 (Oreo), MIUI 10
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity (accessories only)
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass (LTE model only)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes