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| Global Score | |
| 76.2 | 76.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Samsung |
| Android 6.0 Marshmallow | Android 10 |
| 2016-11-04 | 2020-06-29 |
| 6.25 x 3.22 x 0.31 inches | 6.61 x 3.02 x 0.32 inches |
| 7.37 ounces | 6.81 ounces |
| Black and White | Black |
| Ceramic | Plastic and Plastic |
| $ 590.00 | $ 194.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.4 inches | 6.5 inches |
| 2040 x 1080 pixels | 1600 x 720 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 361 pixels per inch | 270 pixels per inch |
| 500 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.3 | 7.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro chipset | Mediatek Helio P35 chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2340 MHz) processor | Arm Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 12 nm (Octa-Core 2300 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 3 GB RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | PowerVR GE8320 GPU |
| 9 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 9.84 |
| Camera | |
| 16.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 16.00 MP + 13.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor | 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 9.79 | 9.35 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G) and HSPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4400mAh Li - Ion Battery | 4000mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.24 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | 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 |
Comparison review
The Xiaomi Mi MIX is a little bit better than the Samsung Galaxy A21, having a 76.2 score against 76.1. The Xiaomi Mi MIX construction is just a bit thinner than the Samsung Galaxy A21, although it's a little heavier and was released many years before. These phones have Android OS, but the Xiaomi Mi MIX has a more recent 6.0 Marshmallow version while Samsung Galaxy A21 has Android 10.
Samsung Galaxy A21 has a little bit better performance than Xiaomi Mi MIX, because although it has 1 GB lesser RAM, it also counts with 4 more cpu cores (although they are slower). Xiaomi Mi MIX counts with a sharper screen than Galaxy A21, because although it has a quite smaller display, it also counts with more pixels per screen inch and a better 1080 x 2040 resolution.
The Xiaomi Mi MIX has a little bit better storage to store more apps and games than Samsung Galaxy A21, because although it has no external memory slot, it also counts with 128 GB internal storage. Xiaomi Mi MIX has a bit superior battery duration than Galaxy A21, because it has a 4400mAh battery size.
Xiaomi Mi MIX has just a bit better camera than Samsung Galaxy A21, because although it has a tinier camera aperture which is not good for low-light images and videos, and they both have a same resolution camera in the back and a same size sensor, the Xiaomi Mi MIX also counts with a much better video quality.
Although Xiaomi Mi MIX is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than Samsung Galaxy A21, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Samsung Galaxy A21. If you are trying to save some dollars, you can get the Samsung Galaxy A21, giving up a few specs and features, but you'll get the most with your savings.
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