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| Global Score | |
| 81.2 | 89.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Samsung |
| -- | Android 11 |
| 2017-10-10 | 2022-01-11 |
| 5.98 x 2.97 x 0.30 inches | 6.13 x 2.93 x 0.31 inches |
| 6.53 ounces | 6.00 ounces |
| Black | -- |
| Aluminum and Ceramic | Metal and Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 614.00 | $ 700.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 2160 x 1080 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| IPS LCD | Dynamic AMOLED |
| 402 pixels per inch | 403 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.1 | 8.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) chipset |
| Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2450 MHz) processor | Kryo 680 Prime, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 540 GPU | Adreno 660 GPU |
| 9.45 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 256 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 13.3 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 32.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| -- | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.34 inches (1/2.9") sensor | -- |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 9.57 | 9.9 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.3 | 10.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3400mAh Li - Ion Battery | 4500mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 5.36 | 6.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| 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
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a little bit better than Xiaomi Mi MIX 2, getting a overall score of 89.1 against 81.2. The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a noticeably newer and just a little lighter phone than the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2, but it is a little bit thicker. Galaxy S21 FE counts with a bit more vivid screen than Xiaomi Mi MIX 2, because it has a just a little better pixel density, a bit higher 1080 x 2340 resolution and a bit larger screen.
The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 features a way bigger memory capacity to install applications and games than Galaxy S21 FE, because it has more internal storage capacity. Galaxy S21 FE features just a bit better performance than Xiaomi Mi MIX 2. Both have the same RAM memory amount and the same number of cores.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE counts with a little bit better camera than Xiaomi Mi MIX 2, and although they both have a 12 MP resolution camera and the same 3840x2160 (4K) video resolution, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE also has a larger aperture to take better captures in poorly lited environments and higher 60 frames per second video frame rates.
Galaxy S21 FE features longer battery lifetime than Xiaomi Mi MIX 2, because it has a 32 percent bigger battery size.
Galaxy S21 FE costs a little more money than Xiaomi Mi MIX 2, but it's still a great choice, as you can get a much better phone for that extra money.
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