Samsung Galaxy S21 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (3GB RAM + 32GB)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (3GB RAM + 32GB). In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S21 has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (3GB RAM + 32GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy S21 has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (3GB RAM + 32GB)
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (3GB RAM + 32GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 3 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.2 in | 6.3 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 69999 | Rs. 11990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 14, 2021. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S21 is Rs. 69999. The launch Date of the second phone is August 29, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (3GB RAM + 32GB) is Rs. 11990.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 has screen size of 6.2 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (3GB RAM + 32GB)'s 6.3 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy S21 has Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (3GB RAM + 32GB) has IPS LCD Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 421 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 409 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 ~ 81.7%. Samsung Galaxy S21 has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (3GB RAM + 32GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (3GB RAM + 32GB)'s lower 3 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy S21 has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (3GB RAM + 32GB) (32 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (3GB RAM + 32GB)'s 48 MP Quad Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy S21's 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (3GB RAM + 32GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S21'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 9.0 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (3GB RAM + 32GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy S21 5G | Redmi Note 8 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 14, 2021 | August 29, 2019 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 71.2 x 151.7 x 7.9 mm | 75.3 x 158.3 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 169 g | 190 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.2 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 421 PPI | ~ 409 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.2% | ~ 81.7% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |
| Features | Always-on Display, HDR10+ | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 256 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0, 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 | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 64 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Dedicated Macro Camera 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | |
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 240/30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 2160p @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 10 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 13 MP ƒ/2 |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 |
| CPU | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55 | 4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Adreno 610 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |