Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro has better resolution of 2772 x 1280 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 Pro
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.4 in | 6.83 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 9000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 35999 | Rs. 36999 |
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Detailed Comparison
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 September 15, 2026. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro is Rs. 36999.
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 Pro's 6.83 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro has AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 447 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 411 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.5% 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 Pro has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro's lower 6 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro's 50 MP + 8 MP Dual 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 Pro's 16 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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| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy S21 FE 5G | 2607DRA18G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | January 04, 2022 | September 15, 2026 |
| In The Box | REDMI Note 17 Pro, Adapter, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide (including Warranty Card) | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.5 x 155.7 x 7.9 mm | 78.3 x 163.5 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 177 g | 223 g |
| Colors | Cloud Blue, Stealth Black, Purple Vibe | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.83 inches, 1280 x 2772 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 411 PPI | ~ 447 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.3% | ~ 89.5% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Brightness | 3500 nits (peak) | |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+, Dolby Vision | |
| Display Dimming | 3840Hz PWM | |
| Features | Intelligent Eye Comfort Shield, Smooth Scrolling | Contrast Ratio: 8,000,000:1, Color depth : 12bit, Instantaneous Touch Sampling Rate: Up to 3200Hz, DCI-P3 Wide Color Gamut , Sunlight Display , TÜV Eye Protection, Wet Touch 2.0, Rhythm Eye-Care 2.0 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| 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: n1/3/5/8/28/40/78 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, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS | AGPS | Glonass | Beidou | Galileo, Wireless network | Data network | Sensor Assisted Positioning |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor , Accelerometer , Electronic Compass , IR Blaster |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Gaming Features | Immersive Gaming | |
| AI Features | AI Glare Removal, AI Beautify, AI Erase Pro, Xiaomi Hyper Ai, AI Interpreter, AI Dynamic Wallpapers AI Speech Recognition | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68/IP69/IP69K/ IP66 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Xiaomi HyperIsland, Smart Battery System 4.0, Battery Health 4.0 | |
| 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 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | Live Moments, HDR, Portrait Mode, Underwater Mode (OTA) (TBD), Ultra HD mode, Panorama, Doccuments, Pro Mode (with presets), Dual Video |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p, 720p | 1080p, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 16 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Front Camera Features | HDR | Portrait, HDR, Live Moments, AI Beautify, Watermark |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen4 |
| CPU | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55 | 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Adreno 710 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | 300% Dual Stereo Speakers | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 9000 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 67W Wired |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 22.5W |