Samsung Galaxy S21
#1377
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 4G
#537Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy S21
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 4G
Performance
94.592.6
Camera
94.799.9
Display
90.993.8
Battery
63.293.6
Build
90.082.9
Overall
86.692.6
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy S21 features a compact build with a glass front and aluminum frame, weighing 169g, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 4G is slightly larger and heavier at 180g, also with a glass front and aluminum frame.
- The S21's 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display offers a peak brightness of 1300 nits and HDR10+ support, compared to the Note 14 Pro's larger 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 1800 nits but lacking HDR.
- In terms of performance, the S21 is powered by the Exynos 2100 or Snapdragon 888, providing superior processing capabilities over the Note 14 Pro's MediaTek Helio G100 Ultra.
- The camera setup on the Note 14 Pro boasts a 200 MP main sensor, significantly higher than the S21's 12 MP, although both have optical image stabilization.
- Battery capacity favors the Note 14 Pro with 5500mAh and faster 45W charging, while the S21 has a 4000mAh battery with 25W charging.
- Software-wise, the S21 runs on Android 11 with One UI 6.1, whereas the Note 14 Pro operates on Android 14 with HyperOS, offering a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 4G
General
Release Date
N/A
2025, January 10
Announced
N/A
2025, January 10
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)
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)
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
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G78 MP14 - InternationalAdreno 660
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
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· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
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