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| Global Score | |
| 78.2 | 89.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Samsung |
| Android 10 | Android 11 |
| 2020-11-27 | 2022-01-11 |
| 6.39 x 3.04 x 0.38 inches | 6.13 x 2.93 x 0.31 inches |
| 6.98 ounces | 6.00 ounces |
| Cool blue, Power black and Yellow | -- |
| Plastic and Plastic | Metal and Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 149.00 | $ 700.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.5 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 2340 x 1080 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| IPS LCD | Dynamic AMOLED |
| 396 pixels per inch | 403 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8 | 8.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SM6115 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) chipset |
| Kryo 260, 64-bit, 11 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | Kryo 680 Prime, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 610 GPU | Adreno 660 GPU |
| 9.09 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 11.74 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 48.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 32.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| -- | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.5 inches (1/2") sensor | -- |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 10.78 | 9.9 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.7 | 10.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6000mAh Battery | 4500mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 7.52 | 6.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | FM Radio |
Comparison review
Galaxy S21 FE has an overall score of 89.1, which is better than the Xiaomi Poco M3's general score of 78.2. Both phones we compare here use Android OS, but Galaxy S21 FE has a newer 11 version and Xiaomi Poco M3 has Android 10, so it counts with some additional features. Galaxy S21 FE's construction is newer, lighter and thinner than the Xiaomi Poco M3.
The Galaxy S21 FE features a little sharper screen than Xiaomi Poco M3, because although it has a quite smaller display, and they both have the same 1080 x 2340px resolution, the Galaxy S21 FE also counts with a bit more pixels per inch of screen. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE features a bit faster CPU than Xiaomi Poco M3, and although they both have 8 cores, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE also has 2 GB more RAM memory.
Xiaomi Poco M3 has a greater memory to install applications and games than Galaxy S21 FE, because although it has less internal memory capacity, it also counts with an external memory slot that admits up to 512 GB. The Xiaomi Poco M3 features better battery life than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, because it has a 33 percent more battery capacity.
Xiaomi Poco M3 captures just a bit better photos and videos than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, because although it has worse 30 frames per second video frame rates, and they both have a same size camera aperture and the same 1920x1080 video definition, the Xiaomi Poco M3 also counts with a back facing camera with much more MP.
Although Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a better device, it costs a lot more than the Xiaomi Poco M3, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Xiaomi Poco M3. If you prefer to save a few dollars, you can buy Xiaomi Poco M3, letting go a few features and specs, but you'll get the most with your savings.
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