Samsung Galaxy S21
#1377
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro Max
#592Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy S21
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro Max
Performance
94.590.2
Camera
94.797.8
Display
90.990.1
Battery
63.289.5
Build
90.093.2
Overall
86.692.2
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy S21 features a compact build with a glass front and aluminum frame, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro Max has a larger glass front and back, making it slightly heavier.
- In terms of display, the Galaxy S21 offers a 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X with higher peak brightness and HDR10+ support, compared to the 6.67-inch Super AMOLED of the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max, which has slightly lower peak brightness.
- Performance-wise, the Galaxy S21 is powered by the more advanced Exynos 2100 or Snapdragon 888, while the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max uses the Snapdragon 732G, resulting in better overall performance for the S21.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the S21 having a versatile triple-camera setup including a 12 MP ultra-wide and 64 MP telephoto lens, while the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max boasts a 108 MP main sensor but lacks optical image stabilization.
- Battery capacity favors the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max with 5020 mAh versus the S21's 4000 mAh, although the S21 supports wireless charging.
- Both devices run Android 11 but with different user interfaces, One UI for the Galaxy S21 and MIUI for the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro Max
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.
N/A
Display
Size
6.2"
6.67"
Type
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak)
Super 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
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)2 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@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
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, 60% in 30 min, 100% in 75 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)
164.5 x 76.2 x 8.1 mm (6.48 x 3.00 x 0.32 in)
Weight
169 g
192 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Phantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink
Dark Night, Glacial Blue, Vintage 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, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 11, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
Android 11, MIUI 12
OS Version
Android 11, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
Android 11, MIUI 12
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes