Nokia T21
#2994
Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus
#2973Category Breakdown
Nokia 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 Nokia T21 features a slightly larger 10.4-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1200 x 2000 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus has a 10.1-inch display with a resolution of 1200 x 1920 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the T21 is powered by the Unisoc Tiger T612 chipset, whereas the Mi Pad 4 Plus utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, with both offering 4GB of RAM.
- The camera on the Mi Pad 4 Plus is superior, boasting a 13 MP rear camera compared to the T21's 8 MP.
- Battery capacity is similar, with the T21 at 8200 mAh and the Mi Pad 4 Plus at 8620 mAh, but the T21 supports faster charging at 18W versus the 10W of the Mi Pad.
- The T21 runs on Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, while the Mi Pad 4 Plus operates on Android 8.1 with MIUI 10, indicating a more modern software experience for the T21.
- Both devices have a premium build quality with glass fronts and aluminum backs, but the Mi Pad 4 Plus is slightly heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia T21
Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus
General
Release Date
2022, September 01
2018
Announced
2022, September 01
2018
Description
Versions: Wi-Fi only; Wi-Fi/LTE
N/A
Display
Size
10.4"
10.1"
Type
IPS LCD, 360 nits (typ)
IPS LCD
Resolution
1200 x 2000 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~224 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
466 g
485 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Charcoal Grey
Black, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM (cellular model only)
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE - cellular model only
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 - cellular model only
GPS, GLONASS, BDS (LTE model only)
Software
Operating System
Android 12, upgradable to Android 13
Android 8.1 (Oreo), MIUI 10
OS Version
Android 12, upgradable to Android 13
Android 8.1 (Oreo), MIUI 10
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass (LTE model only)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes