Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
#1534
Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro
#1435Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro
Performance
62.564.8
Camera
47.947.9
Display
79.579.5
Battery
63.563.0
Build
77.875.8
Overall
63.964.3
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 features a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate, while the Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro has a larger 6.67-inch IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10 support, offering smoother visuals.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy M21 is powered by the Exynos 9611 chipset, whereas the Poco X3 Pro utilizes the more powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 860, providing superior processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a 48 MP main camera, but the Poco X3 Pro includes additional macro and depth sensors, along with more advanced video recording options.
- The Galaxy M21 has a larger 6000mAh battery compared to the Poco X3 Pro's 5160mAh, but the latter supports faster 33W charging.
- Both devices run on Android 11, but the Poco X3 Pro is upgradable to Android 12 and features stereo speakers, enhancing the overall software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro
General
Release Date
2021, July 21
2021, March 22
Announced
2021, July 21
2021, March 22
Description
Also known as Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 Edition
N/A
Display
Size
6.4"
6.67"
Type
Super AMOLED, 420 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 120Hz, HDR10, 450 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 9611 (10 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (1x2.96 GHz Kryo 485 Gold & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 Gold & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485 Silver)
GPU
Mali-G72 MP3
Adreno 640
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
48 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1.0µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
20 MP
20 MP
Front Camera Details
20 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide)
20 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.4", 0.8µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@240fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 1080p@960fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
6000 mAh
5160 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 6000 mAh
Li-Po 5160 mAh
Charging Details
15W wired
33W wired, 59% in 30 min, 100% in 59 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
159 x 75.1 x 9 mm (6.26 x 2.96 x 0.35 in)
165.3 x 76.8 x 9.4 mm (6.51 x 3.02 x 0.37 in)
Weight
192 g
215 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Charcoal Black, Arctic Blue
Phantom Black, Frost Blue, Metal Bronze
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE (CA)
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
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
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 11, One UI 3.1 Core
Android 11, upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 13 for POCO
OS Version
Android 11, One UI 3.1 Core
Android 11, upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 13 for POCO
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes