HMD T21
#2089
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
#3155Category Breakdown
HMD T21
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
Performance
72.771.3
Camera
19.127.9
Display
47.758.9
Battery
38.828.1
Build
76.693.2
Connectivity
60.750.4
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
51.943.4
Summary
- The HMD T21 features a larger 10.36-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1200 x 2000 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro has a 5.99-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the T21 is powered by the Unisoc Tiger T612 chipset, whereas the Redmi Note 5 Pro utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, both with 4GB of RAM.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the T21 having an 8 MP rear camera and an 8 MP selfie camera, compared to the Redmi Note 5 Pro's 12 MP rear camera and a 20 MP front camera.
- The T21 boasts a substantial 8200 mAh battery, which is significantly larger than the 4000 mAh battery found in the Redmi Note 5 Pro, both supporting 18W charging.
- Lastly, the T21 runs on Android 13, offering a more recent software experience compared to the Redmi Note 5 Pro, which originally launched with Android 7.1.2 and is upgradable to Android 9.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HMD T21
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
General
Release Date
2024, May 15
2018
Announced
2024, May 15
2018, February 14
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
10.36"
5.99"
Type
IPS LCD, 360 nits (typ)
IPS LCD
Resolution
1200 x 2000 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~225 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1200
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc Tiger T612 (12 nm)
Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Mali-G57
Adreno 509
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
12 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.0, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP
20 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
8200 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 8200 mAh
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, PD3.0
18W wired, QC2
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
247.5 x 157.3 x 7.5 mm (9.74 x 6.19 x 0.30 in)
158.6 x 75.4 x 8.1 mm (6.24 x 2.97 x 0.32 in)
Weight
467 g
181 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black Steel
Black, Champagne Gold, Rose Gold, Lake Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.19 W/kg (head) 0.33 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
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
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9, MIUI 11
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity (accessories only)
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass