Samsung Galaxy M21s
#1484
Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite
#1562Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy M21s
Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
48.748.7
Display
79.579.5
Battery
63.563.0
Build
77.875.8
Overall
64.163.9
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy M21s features a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite has a slightly larger 6.47-inch AMOLED display that supports HDR10, providing a richer viewing experience.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy M21s is powered by the Exynos 9611 chipset, whereas the Mi Note 10 Lite utilizes the Snapdragon 730G, which may offer better graphics performance.
- Both phones have a 64 MP main camera, but the Mi Note 10 Lite includes additional macro capabilities and offers more video recording options.
- The Galaxy M21s has a larger 6000 mAh battery compared to the 5260 mAh battery of the Mi Note 10 Lite, but the latter supports faster 30W charging.
- Build quality favors the Mi Note 10 Lite with Gorilla Glass 5 on both front and back, while the Galaxy M21s has a glass front and plastic back.
- Both devices run Android 10, but the Mi Note 10 Lite is upgradable to Android 11, providing a more current software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M21s
Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite
General
Release Date
2020, November 06
2020, April 30
Announced
2020, November 06
2020, April 30
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.4"
6.47"
Type
Super AMOLED, 420 nits (peak)
AMOLED, HDR10, 430 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~398 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 9611 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730G (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver)
GPU
Mali-G72 MP3
Adreno 618
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP
64 MP
Main Camera Details
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
32 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06" 1.0µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
6000 mAh
5260 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 6000 mAh
Li-Po 5260 mAh
Charging Details
15W wired
30W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
159.2 x 75.1 x 8.9 mm (6.27 x 2.96 x 0.35 in)
157.8 x 74.2 x 9.7 mm (6.21 x 2.92 x 0.38 in)
Weight
191 g
204 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, Black
Midnight Black, Glacier White, Nebula Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-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 Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 10, One UI 2.5
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12.5 E
OS Version
Android 10, One UI 2.5
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12.5 E
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes