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| Global Score | |
| 77.8 | 89.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Samsung |
| Android 11 | Android 11 |
| 2022-03-15 | 2022-01-11 |
| 6.01 x 2.75 x 0.32 inches | 6.13 x 2.93 x 0.31 inches |
| 6.21 ounces | 6.00 ounces |
| Blue, Grey and Purple | -- |
| Aluminum and Glass | Metal and Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| -- | $ 700.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.3 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 2400 x 1080 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| 418 pixels per inch | 403 pixels per inch |
| 1100 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.9 | 8.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SM8250-AC (7 nm) chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) chipset |
| processor | Kryo 680 Prime, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 650 GPU | Adreno 660 GPU |
| 6.21 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.1 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 50.00 MP + 32.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 32.00 MP |
| f/1.90 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 50.00mm focal length | 26.00mm focal length |
| 7680 x 4320 (24 fps) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (960 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 11.88 | 9.9 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4500mAh Battery | 4500mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 6.32 | 6.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.1 | 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 |
Comparison review
The Galaxy S21 FE is much better than Xiaomi 12X, getting a general score of 89.1 against 77.8. These devices have the same Android 11 OS (Operating System), so you shouldn't notice any differences regarding operating system features. Although Galaxy S21 FE and Xiaomi 12X were released only 2 months apart, Galaxy S21 FE is just a little bit lighter and just a little thinner.
Galaxy S21 FE has a way better processing power than Xiaomi 12X, although it has 2 GB less RAM, they both have a Octa-Core CPU. The Xiaomi 12X features a little bit better looking screen than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, because although it has a little smaller display, it also counts with a little higher 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution and a just a bit better pixel density.
Xiaomi 12X takes way better photographs and videos than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, because although it has a tinier diafragm aperture which is not nice for low-light photos, it also counts with a camera in the back with a way better resolution and a much higher 7680x4320 video resolution. The Xiaomi 12X and the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE feature really similar memory for apps and games, they have exactly the same 128 GB internal memory.
Xiaomi 12X and Samsung Galaxy S21 FE have similar battery durations.
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