Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2396 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.4 in | 6.99 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP Triple | 50 MP |
| Price | Rs. 35999 | Rs. 30999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 04, 2022. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 35999. The launch Date of the second phone is August 06, 2026. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 30999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.4 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.99 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has AMOLED Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 411 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 375 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 88.2% than Samsung's phone ~ 85.3%. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 50 MP Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 12 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 12 and the second one on 16 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy S21 FE 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 |
| Release Date | January 04, 2022 | August 06, 2026 |
| In The Box | REDMI Turbo 5 Smartphone ×1, Power Adapter ×1, USB Type-C Data Cable ×1, Protective Phone Case ×1, Screen Protector ×1 (pre-applied at factory)SIM Eject Tool ×1, User Manual ×1 (includes warranty information) | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.5 x 155.7 x 7.9 mm | 79.14 x 169.7 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 177 g | 225 g |
| Colors | Starlight Purple, Dark Night, Arctic Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.99 inches, 1080 x 2396 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 411 PPI | ~ 375 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.3% | ~ 88.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Brightness | 1800nits Peak Brightness | |
| Display Dimming | 960Hz PWM | |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 Wide Color Gamut | |
| Features | Intelligent Eye Comfort Shield, Smooth Scrolling | Contrast Ratio: 5,000,000:1, TrueColour Display, TÜV Eye Protection, HydroTouch 2.0, Instantaneous Touch Sampling Rate: Up to 2160Hz, HydroTouch 2.0 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | FDD Sub6 N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3) | 5G* TDD Sub6 N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N78(3500) | SA/NSA: n1/3/5/8*/28/40/78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | WLAN: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz / 5GHz) | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.1 |
| 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 | Yes | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 635,291 (Total) (v11) | |
| AnTuTu Storage Score | 68,537 Sequential Read: 1071.6 MB/s; Sequential Write: 823.8 MB/s | |
| Geekbench Score | 2,305 (Multi Core) (v6) 954 (Single Core) 445 (OpenCL) | |
| 3DMark Score | 189 (Wild Life Extreme) (1.11 FPS) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS: L1 | GLONASS: G1 | BDS: B1I + B1C | Galileo: E1 |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Virtual Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Accelerometer Electronic Compass IR Blaster |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Cooling System | 10416mm² cooling area | |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search, Intelligent AI, AI Sky | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP65 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Battery Health 4.0, Navigation-based Charging, Low-Battery Emergency Charging, DFX Safe-Charging detection, Zero-battery Instant Start | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 26mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | Film Filters, Portrait, Document Mode,Voice Shutter, Exposure Feedback, Timer Countdown, Dynamic Photo, Pro Mode, Slow Motion, Panorama, Time-lapse, High Resolution |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p, 720p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen4 |
| CPU | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2x Cortex-A78@2.3 GHz & 6x Cortex-A55@1.95 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Adreno 613 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 8000 mAh, Hyper Si/C Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 22.5W Wired Reverse Charging |