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| Global Score | |
| 85.5 | 76.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Samsung |
| -- | Android 10 |
| 2018-08-29 | 2020-06-29 |
| 6.12 x 2.96 x 0.35 inches | 6.61 x 3.02 x 0.32 inches |
| 6.35 ounces | 6.81 ounces |
| Black, Blue and Red | Black |
| Plastic | Plastic and Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 415.00 | $ 194.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.2 inches | 6.5 inches |
| 2246 x 1080 pixels | 1600 x 720 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 402 pixels per inch | 270 pixels per inch |
| 500 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.5 | 7.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845 chipset | Mediatek Helio P35 chipset |
| Kryo 385, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2800 MHz) processor | Arm Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 12 nm (Octa-Core 2300 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 3 GB RAM |
| Adreno 630 GPU | PowerVR GE8320 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 256 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 256 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot |
| 16.38 | 9.84 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 20.00 MP | 16.00 MP + 13.00 MP |
| f/1.90 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor | 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (240 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 10.23 | 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 | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 4000mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.92 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | FM Radio |
Comparison review
The Xiaomi Pocophone F1 is much better than the Samsung Galaxy A21, having an 85.5 score against 76.1. Xiaomi Pocophone F1 is an older and a bit thicker cellphone than Samsung Galaxy A21, but Xiaomi made it a little bit lighter anyway. The Xiaomi Pocophone F1 features just a little better processing power than Galaxy A21, and although they both have the same number of cores, the Xiaomi Pocophone F1 also has more RAM memory.
The Xiaomi Pocophone F1 features a more vivid display than Galaxy A21, because although it has a little smaller display, it also counts with a higher pixels density and a way better 1080 x 2246 resolution. Xiaomi Pocophone F1 shoots clearer photographs and videos than Samsung Galaxy A21, because although it has a smaller aperture and a lot lower 12 MP resolution back facing camera, it also counts with a bigger back-facing camera sensor shooting better quality photos and a lot higher 3840x2160 (4K) video definition.
Xiaomi Pocophone F1 features a lot bigger memory for applications and games than Samsung Galaxy A21, because although it has an external memory card slot that supports up to 256 GB against 512 GB, it also counts with more internal storage. Galaxy A21's battery duration is just as good as the Xiaomi Pocophone F1 one.
Although Xiaomi Pocophone F1 is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than Galaxy A21, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Galaxy A21. So if you need that extra features, you can buy Xiaomi Pocophone F1, else you can save some dollars and buy the Galaxy A21, letting go some features and specs.
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