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| Global Score | |
| 91.8 | 77.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Xiaomi |
| Android 11 | Android 8.1 Oreo |
| 2021-01-29 | 2018-11-23 |
| 5.97 x 2.80 x 0.31 inches | 6.22 x 3.01 x 0.33 inches |
| 6.03 ounces | 6.42 ounces |
| Gray, Phantom pink, Violet and White | 16 777 216 |
| Aluminum and Plastic | Metal and Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 722.00 | -- |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.2 inches | 6.3 inches |
| 2400 x 1080 pixels | 2280 x 1080 pixels |
| Dynamic AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| 424 pixels per inch | 400 pixels per inch |
| 1300 cd/m2 brightness | 500 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 9.2 | 8.5 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 chipset |
| Kryo 680, 64-bit, 5 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo 260, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 1800 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 660 GPU | Adreno 509 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 256 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 10.78 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 10.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 20.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.90 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | -- |
| 0.57 inches (1/1.76") sensor | 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor |
| 7680 x 4320 (24 fps) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 10.78 | 9.24 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 10.7 | 6.3 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 4000mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 5.92 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | -- |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | FM Radio |
Comparison review
Galaxy S21 is much better than the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro, getting a overall score of 91.8 against 77.2. These phones have Android OS (operating system), but Galaxy S21 has an older 11 version and Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro has Android 8.1 Oreo. The Galaxy S21 is a notably newer phone, and it is also a little thinner and a little lighter than Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 counts with a bit better display than Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro, because although it has a bit smaller screen, it also counts with a quite better resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, much more brightness and a just a bit better pixel density. Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro features a slightly better memory capacity for applications and games than Samsung Galaxy S21, because although it has 0 less internal memory, it also counts with a slot for external memory cards that holds a maximum of 256 GB.
Galaxy S21 features a little bit better hardware performance than Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro, and although they both have 8 cpu cores, the Galaxy S21 also has more RAM memory. The Galaxy S21 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro have extremely similar battery durations. Galaxy S21 shoots much better videos and photos than Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro, and although they both have a same resolution back camera, the Galaxy S21 also has a way better video definition, a much bigger back camera sensor and a larger aperture for better photos and videos in low-light environments.
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