Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus (12GB RAM + 512GB)
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus (12GB RAM + 512GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB). In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus (12GB RAM + 512GB) has better resolution of 2712 x 1220 than Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus (12GB RAM + 512GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus (12GB RAM + 512GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6200 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple | 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 85999 | Rs. 30998 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 14, 2021. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 85999. The launch Date of the second phone is September 26, 2024. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus (12GB RAM + 512GB) is Rs. 30998.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s 6.67 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus (12GB RAM + 512GB) has AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 446 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 394 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 93.85% than Samsung's phone ~ 88.3%. Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus (12GB RAM + 512GB) has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus (12GB RAM + 512GB) has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) (256 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus (12GB RAM + 512GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 10 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 14 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus (12GB RAM + 512GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy S21+ 5G | 24115RA8EI |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| SAR | 0.93 W/kg (Head) 0.83 W/kg (Body) | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 14, 2021 | September 26, 2024 |
| In The Box | Handset, 90W Charger, Type C USB Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.6 x 161.5 x 7.8 mm | 74.67 x 162.53 x 8.75 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 210.8 g |
| Colors | Phantom Purple, Spectre Blue, Titan Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (68.7B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 480 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1220 x 2712 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 394 PPI | ~ 446 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.3% | ~ 93.85% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Features | Always-on Display, HDR10+ | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Contrast: 5,000,000:1, 2560Hz Instantaneous Touch Sample Rate, 1920Hz PWM Dimming, 20000 Nits Brightness Levels, 3000 Nits Peak Brightness, TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly, TÜV Rheinland flicker free, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue light |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | NSA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28A/n40/n41/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | WiFi 6 2*2 MIMO | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.4, 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, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | Yes, with A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NavIC Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 2 m |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | LPDDR4X RAM, 3+4 years SW updates, 5000mm2 VC, Dual Stereo speakers with Dolby ATMOS, Xiaomi Surge T1 Chip | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 64 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 1/1.55", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) 60mm, PDAF (50cm - ∞), 2.5x optical zoom 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 120˚, 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Camera Sensor | Light Fusion 800 | |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | Photo Mode, 50MP Mode, In Sensor Zoom with 2X, 2.5X Telephoto Zoom, Dynamic Shots, Motion Tracking Focus, Ultrawide, Night Mode, Documents Mode, Portrait Mode (60 mm & 24 mm), AI Camera, Teleprompter, Google Lens, AI Beautify, Pro Mode, Panorama, HDR, Dual Video, AI Watermark, Long Exposure |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 240/30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 10 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Autofocus | 20 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen3 |
| CPU | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55 | 1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Adreno 710 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4800 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 6200 mAh, Si/C |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 90W HyperCharge |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |