Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 4G
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Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 4G
Performance
70.864.8
Camera
53.657.0
Display
88.588.5
Battery
66.067.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
70.269.5
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy S21 5G features a premium build with Gorilla Glass Victus on the front and an aluminum frame, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 4G also uses Gorilla Glass Victus 2 but is slightly heavier.
- The Galaxy S21 has a 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 1300 nits, whereas the Redmi Note offers a larger 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 1800 nits, both supporting a 120Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy S21 is powered by the Exynos 2100 or Snapdragon 888, providing superior processing capabilities compared to the Mediatek Helio G100 Ultra in the Redmi Note.
- The camera systems differ significantly, with the Galaxy S21 featuring a versatile triple-camera setup including a 12 MP ultra-wide and 64 MP telephoto lens, while the Redmi Note boasts a 200 MP main camera, offering high-resolution photography.
- Battery capacity is another distinction, with the Redmi Note housing a 5500 mAh battery compared to the Galaxy S21's 4000 mAh, and it supports faster charging at 45W.
- Software-wise, the Galaxy S21 runs on Android 11 with One UI 6.1, while the Redmi Note operates on Android 14 with HyperOS, indicating a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 4G
General
Release Date
2021, January 14
2025, January 10
Announced
2021, January 14
2025, January 10
Description
Versions: SM-G991B, SM-G991B/DS (International); SM-G991U (USA); SM-G991U1 (USA unlocked); SM-G991W (Canada); SM-G991N (Korea); SM-G9910 (China)
N/A
Display
Size
6.2"
6.67"
Type
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 1200 nits (HBM), 1800 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~421 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - InternationalQualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - USA/China
Mediatek Helio G100 Ultra (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55) - InternationalOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) - USA/China
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G78 MP14 - InternationalAdreno 660 - USA/China
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
200 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS64 MP, f/2.0, 29mm (telephoto), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 1.1x optical zoom, 3x hybrid zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video
200 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.4", 1.0µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera
10 MP
32 MP
Front Camera Details
10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
32 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Video Recording
8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
5500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4000 mAh
5500 mAh
Charging Details
25W wired, PD3.015W wireless (Qi)4.5W reverse wireless
45W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm (5.97 x 2.80 x 0.31 in)
162.2 x 74.9 x 8.2 mm (6.39 x 2.95 x 0.32 in)
Weight
169 g
180 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), plastic back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Phantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink
Midnight Black, Aurora Purple, Ocean Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G (5+ Gbps DL)
HSPA, LTE
5G
✓
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 11, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
Android 14, HyperOS
OS Version
Android 11, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
Android 14, HyperOS
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos)
Audio Jack
No
Yes