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| Global Score | |
| 89.1 | 83.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Xiaomi |
| Android 11 | Android 10, 9.0 Pie |
| 2022-01-11 | 2019-11-20 |
| 6.13 x 2.93 x 0.31 inches | 6.21 x 2.92 x 0.38 inches |
| 6.00 ounces | 7.34 ounces |
| -- | Aurora green, Glacier white and Midnight black |
| Metal and Plastic | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 700.00 | $ 377.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.4 inches | 6.5 inches |
| 2340 x 1080 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| Dynamic AMOLED | AMOLED |
| 403 pixels per inch | 396 pixels per inch |
| -- | 430 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.2 | 8.4 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G SM7150-AB chipset |
| Kryo 680 Prime, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo 470, 64-bit, 8 nm (Octa-Core 2200 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 660 GPU | Adreno 618 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.1 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 32.00 MP | 108.00 MP + 32.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.70 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | 25.00mm focal length |
| -- | 0.75 inches (1/1.33") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.9 | 13.09 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 10.6 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4500mAh Battery | 5260mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 6.32 | 6.96 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | FM Radio |
Comparison review
The Galaxy S21 FE has a global score of 89.1, which is slightly better than the Xiaomi Mi Note 10's score of 83.7. Both phones in this review work with Android OS (operating system), but the Galaxy S21 FE has newer 11 version and Xiaomi Mi Note 10 has Android 10. Galaxy S21 FE is a incredibly newer phone, and it's also lighter and thinner than the Xiaomi Mi Note 10.
Xiaomi Mi Note 10 has a slightly better display than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, because although it has a just a bit worse pixel density, and they both have exactly the same resolution of 1080 x 2340, the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 also counts with a quite bigger display. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 counts with as much memory capacity for apps and games as the Galaxy S21 FE, both have exactly the same 128 GB internal storage.
Galaxy S21 FE counts with a bit better processing power than Xiaomi Mi Note 10. Both have 8 cpu cores and the same RAM amount. The Xiaomi Mi Note 10 takes way better photographs and videos than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, because although it has slower 30 fps video frame rate, and they both have the same (4K) video resolution, the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 also counts with a back facing camera with way more MP and a larger aperture to take better photography and videos in poorly lited situations.
Xiaomi Mi Note 10 counts with superior battery lifetime than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, because it has a 17 percent bigger battery capacity.
Although Galaxy S21 FE is a better device, it is way more expensive than the Xiaomi Mi Note 10, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the Xiaomi Mi Note 10. So if you need that extra features, you can buy the Galaxy S21 FE, else you can save a couple dollars and buy the Xiaomi Mi Note 10, letting go a couple specs and features.
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