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| Global Score | |
| 76.2 | 89.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Samsung |
| Android 6.0 Marshmallow | Android 11 |
| 2016-11-04 | 2022-01-11 |
| 6.25 x 3.22 x 0.31 inches | 6.13 x 2.93 x 0.31 inches |
| 7.37 ounces | 6.00 ounces |
| Black and White | -- |
| Ceramic | Metal and Plastic |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 590.00 | $ 700.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.4 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 2040 x 1080 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| IPS LCD | Dynamic AMOLED |
| 361 pixels per inch | 403 pixels per inch |
| 500 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2340 MHz) processor | Kryo 680 Prime, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | Adreno 660 GPU |
| 9 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.1 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 16.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 32.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| -- | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.33 inches (1/3.06") 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 | -- |
| 9.79 | 9.9 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G) and HSPA | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6 | 10.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4400mAh Li - Ion Battery | 4500mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 6.24 | 6.32 |
| 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
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is much better than the Xiaomi Mi MIX, getting a general score of 89.1 against 76.2. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a somewhat lighter phone than Xiaomi Mi MIX, but they are equally thin. Both of these devices use Android OS (operating system), but the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has the older 11 version while Xiaomi Mi MIX has Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
Galaxy S21 FE has just a little better processing power than Xiaomi Mi MIX, because it has more RAM memory and a higher number of cores (and also faster). The Xiaomi Mi MIX has a little bit better looking screen than Galaxy S21 FE, although it has a just a little less pixels per screen inch and a little lower 1080 x 2040 resolution, they both have a screen of the same size.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE shoots a little bit better photos and videos than Xiaomi Mi MIX, because although it has a worse 3840x2160 video quality and a back facing camera with much less MP resolution, it also counts with a larger aperture to take better low-light photography. Galaxy S21 FE counts with as much storage capacity for games and applications as the Xiaomi Mi MIX one, both of them have exactly the same internal storage.
Galaxy S21 FE counts with a bit longer battery life than Xiaomi Mi MIX, because it has a 2% larger battery size.
The Galaxy S21 FE is more expensive than Xiaomi Mi MIX, but it's still a good choice, as you can get a lot more for that extra money.
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