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| Global Score | |
| 74.6 | 89.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Samsung |
| Android 10 | Android 11 |
| 2019-10-16 | 2022-01-11 |
| 6.23 x 2.96 x 0.33 inches | 6.13 x 2.93 x 0.31 inches |
| 6.70 ounces | 6.00 ounces |
| Cosmic Purple, Moonlight White, Nebula Purple, Neptune Blue and Space Black | -- |
| Glass and Plastic | Metal and Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 227.00 | $ 700.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.3 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 2340 x 1080 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| IPS LCD | Dynamic AMOLED |
| 409 pixels per inch | 403 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.1 | 8.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SM6125 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 |
| 3 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 610 GPU | Adreno 660 GPU |
| 9.09 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 8.12 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 48.00 MP + 13.00 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 | -- |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 11.44 | 9.9 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G) and HSPA | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.1 | 10.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 4500mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 5.92 | 6.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | 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
Galaxy S21 FE has an overall score of 89.1, which is better than the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8's general score of 74.6. Galaxy S21 FE is a newer phone, and it's also just a bit thinner and lighter than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8. These phones come with Android OS, but Galaxy S21 FE has the newer 11 version and Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has Android 10, so it provides you a couple additional features and enhanced performance.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE features a bit more powerful CPU than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, and although they both have 8 cpu cores, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE also has 3 GB more RAM memory. The Galaxy S21 FE counts with a bit better display than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, because although it has a bit less pixels per inch of display, and they both have an equal 1080 x 2340 resolution, the Galaxy S21 FE also counts with a quite larger display.
Galaxy S21 FE features a superior storage capacity to store more apps and games than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, because although it has no slot for external memory cards, it also counts with 128 GB internal storage. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE features just a little bit longer battery performance than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, because it has a 13% larger battery size.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 shoots better photos and videos than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, because although it has worse 30 fps video frame rate, and they both have a same size diafragm aperture and the same 3840x2160 video quality, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 also counts with a back facing camera with much more MP.
Although Galaxy S21 FE is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8. If you prefer to save some money, you can buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, and give up a couple features, but you will get the most with your savings.
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