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| Global Score | |
| 80.6 | 76.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Samsung |
| Android 11, 10 | Android 10 |
| 2020-05-09 | 2020-06-29 |
| 6.21 x 2.92 x 0.38 inches | 6.61 x 3.02 x 0.32 inches |
| 7.20 ounces | 6.81 ounces |
| Glacier white, Midnight black and Nebula purple | Black |
| Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) | Plastic and Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 377.00 | $ 194.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.5 inches | 6.5 inches |
| 2340 x 1080 pixels | 1600 x 720 pixels |
| AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| 396 pixels per inch | 270 pixels per inch |
| 600 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.6 | 7.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G SM7150-AB chipset | Mediatek Helio P35 chipset |
| Kryo 470, 64-bit, 8 nm (Octa-Core 2200 MHz) processor | Arm Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 12 nm (Octa-Core 2300 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 3 GB RAM |
| Adreno 618 GPU | PowerVR GE8320 GPU |
| 9.27 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot |
| 7.7 | 9.84 |
| Camera | |
| 64.00 MP + 16.00 MP | 16.00 MP + 13.00 MP |
| f/1.90 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | -- |
| 0.59 inches (1/1.7") 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 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 12.1 | 9.35 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 5260mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 4000mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.96 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | 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
Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite is a bit better than the Galaxy A21, having an 80.6 score against 76.1. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite's design is thicker and a bit heavier than Galaxy A21. These devices have Android OS (Operating System), but the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite has a more recent 11 version while Galaxy A21 has Android 10 version.
Galaxy A21 and Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite count with really similar processors, and although the Galaxy A21 has a smaller amount of RAM memory, they both have the same number of cores. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite has a brighter screen than Galaxy A21, and although they both have a screen of the same size, the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite also has a much better resolution of 1080 x 2340px and a higher pixel quantity per inch of display.
Samsung Galaxy A21 features a much greater memory for games and applications than Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite, because although it has just 32 GB internal storage capacity, it also counts with a slot for an SD memory card that supports up to 512 GB. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite features a very superior camera than Galaxy A21, because although it has a smaller aperture which is not recommended for taking images in low light environments, it also counts with a back camera with a lot better 64 MP resolution, a much better 3840x2160 (4K) video resolution and a way bigger back-facing camera sensor capturing more light and vivid colors.
The Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite has improved battery life than Galaxy A21, because it has a 5260mAh battery capacity.
Although Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than Samsung Galaxy A21, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as Samsung Galaxy A21. If you prefer to save a few dollars, you can buy Samsung Galaxy A21, giving up some specs and features, but you will get the most with your money.
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