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| Global Score | |
| 89.1 | 76 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Xiaomi |
| Android 11 | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
| 2022-01-11 | 2016-11-01 |
| 6.13 x 2.93 x 0.31 inches | 6.15 x 3.04 x 0.30 inches |
| 6.00 ounces | 5.86 ounces |
| -- | Black and Silver |
| Metal and Plastic | Aluminum and Glass |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 700.00 | $ 516.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.4 inches | 5.7 inches |
| 2340 x 1080 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| Dynamic AMOLED | OLED |
| 403 pixels per inch | 386 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.2 | 7.9 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro chipset |
| Kryo 680 Prime, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2350 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 660 GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.09 |
| 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 | 23.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | -- |
| -- | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K) video resolution |
| 9.9 | 8.69 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| 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 | 6.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4500mAh Battery | 4070mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 6.32 | 6 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | -- |
Comparison review
Galaxy S21 FE is much better than the Xiaomi Mi Note 2, getting a global score of 89.1 against 76. The Galaxy S21 FE construction is noticeably newer than Xiaomi Mi Note 2's, but it's just a little thicker and a little heavier. Both of these devices work with Android OS (Operating System), but the Galaxy S21 FE has older 11 version while Xiaomi Mi Note 2 has Android 6.0 Marshmallow version.
The Galaxy S21 FE has a bit more vivid display than Xiaomi Mi Note 2, because it has a bit higher pixels quantity in each inch of display, a little bit higher 1080 x 2340px resolution and a little bit bigger screen. Xiaomi Mi Note 2 features as much memory capacity for apps and games as the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, they have the same 128 GB internal storage.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE features a bit more powerful processor than Xiaomi Mi Note 2, and although they both have the same RAM memory amount, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE also has a larger number of cores. The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE features just a bit better battery life than Xiaomi Mi Note 2, because it has an 11 percent more battery size.
The Galaxy S21 FE counts with a better camera than Xiaomi Mi Note 2, because although it has a camera with a lot lower 12 megapixels resolution and a lower 3840x2160 video resolution, it also counts with a larger aperture to take better images and video in low-light situations.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE costs more money than Xiaomi Mi Note 2, but it's still a great choice, as you can get a lot more features for that extra money.
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