Samsung Galaxy S21
#1377
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro
#639Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy S21
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro
Performance
94.587.2
Camera
94.798.0
Display
90.991.8
Battery
63.290.3
Build
90.091.8
Overall
86.691.8
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy S21 features a more premium build with Gorilla Glass Victus on the front and an aluminum frame, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro uses Gorilla Glass 5 for both front and back with a plastic frame.
- In terms of display, the S21 has a slightly smaller 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X with higher peak brightness at 1300 nits compared to the 6.67-inch AMOLED display of the Note 10 Pro, which peaks at 1200 nits.
- Performance-wise, the S21 is powered by a more advanced Exynos 2100 or Snapdragon 888 chipset, offering superior processing capabilities over the Snapdragon 732G in the Note 10 Pro.
- The camera systems differ significantly, with the S21 featuring a triple-camera setup including a 12 MP wide and 64 MP telephoto lens, while the Note 10 Pro boasts a 108 MP main camera but lacks optical image stabilization.
- The Note 10 Pro has a larger 5020 mAh battery compared to the S21's 4000 mAh, allowing for longer usage, although the S21 supports wireless charging.
- Both devices run on Android 11, but the S21 promises four major Android upgrades, while the Note 10 Pro is upgradable to Android 13.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro
General
Release Date
N/A
2021, March 04
Announced
N/A
2021, March 04
Description
Unofficial preliminary specificationsNot to be confused withSamsung Galaxy S21 5G. Samsung Galaxy S21 LTE only model has been cancelled.
Not to be confused with Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro forIndianorChinamarkets
Display
Size
6.2"
6.67"
Type
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10, 450 nits (typ), 1200 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 5
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - InternationalQualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
Qualcomm SM7150 Snapdragon 732G (8 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
Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver)
GPU
Mali-G78 MP14 - InternationalAdreno 660
Adreno 618
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
108 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
108 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.52", 0.7µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro), AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
10 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Video Recording
8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
OIS
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
5020 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4000 mAh
Li-Po 5020 mAh
Charging Details
25W wired, PD3.015W wireless (Qi)4.5W reverse wireless
33W wired, 59% in 30 min
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)
164 x 76.5 x 8.1 mm (6.46 x 3.01 x 0.32 in)
Weight
169 g
193 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Phantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink
Onyx Gray, Glacier Blue, Gradient Bronze
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE (CA)
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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.1, 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, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 11, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, MIUI 14
OS Version
Android 11, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, MIUI 14
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes