Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.2 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6300 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple | 32 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 73999 | Rs. 11999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 14, 2021. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 73999. The launch Date of the second phone is April 13, 2026. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G is Rs. 11999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.2 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G's 6.9 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G has IPS Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 421 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 254 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 87.2% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 84.3%. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G's lower 4 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G's 32 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 10 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 10 and the second one on 16 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy S21 5G | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | January 14, 2021 | April 13, 2026 |
| In The Box | Mobile Phone, Adapter, USB Type-C cable, SIM Eject Tool, Quick Start Guide & Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 71.2 x 151.7 x 7.9 mm | 79.47 x 171.56 x 8.15 mm |
| Weight | 169 g | 210 g |
| Colors | Mist Blue, Sunset Orange, Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (1.07Mn) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.2 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.9 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 421 PPI | ~ 254 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.2% | ~ 84.3% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |
| Brightness | 800nit Peak Brightness | |
| Features | Always-on Display, HDR10+ | 83% NTSC, TUV Rhineland/SGS eye protection certified, TUV low blue light certification, TUV flicker-free certification, TUV Circadian Friendly, Wet Touch 2.0 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | ISA/NSA: n1/3/5/8/28/40/41/78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.4 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | No | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS/AGPS, Glonass，Galileo |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Google Gemini | Circle To Search | Xiaomi Interconnectivity | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP52 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 64 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 32 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Pixel Size: 1.12μm |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | |
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | HDR |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 240/30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 10 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) 1.12μm, 1/4'' |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 3.0 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Unisoc T8300 |
| CPU | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2*A78 2.2Ghz + 6*A55 2.0GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | G57 950MHz |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Audio Features | Bottom Firing Speaker with 200% Volume Boost | |
| Audio Jack Type | 3.5mm | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 6300 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 4.5W | Yes, 7.5W |