Samsung Galaxy S21 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S21 has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy S21 has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.2 in | 6.53 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple | 64 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 69999 | Rs. 16999 |
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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 is Rs. 69999. The launch Date of the second phone is October 16, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro is Rs. 16999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 has screen size of 6.2 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro's 6.53 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy S21 has Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro has IPS LCD Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 421 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 403 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 ~ 84.9%. Samsung Galaxy S21 has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro 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 Pro's lower 6 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy S21 has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro's 64 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 Pro 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'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 v9.0 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 14, 2021 | October 16, 2019 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 71.2 x 151.7 x 7.9 mm | 76.4 x 161.7 x 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 169 g | 200 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 | 6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 421 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.2% | ~ 84.9% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |
| Features | Always-on Display, HDR10+ | Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 2.5D Curved Glass |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| 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 Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Electronic compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | UFS2.1, Amazon Alexa Built-in | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 64 MP f/2 (Telephoto) 12 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 64 MP f/1.7 (Wide Angle) 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro Lens) 2 MP f/2.4 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus |
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | Night mode, AI Scene detection, Smart ultra-wide angle mode | AI Beautify | Burst mode | Tilt-shift | Level display | Custom watermark | Pro mode | AI Portrait mode, 3D Lighting, Panorama mode |
| 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 @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 10 MP f/2.2 (Wide Angle) | 20 MP f/2 (Main) |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2100 | mediatek Helio G90T |
| CPU | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.05 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Arm Mali-G76 3EEMC4 |
| 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 |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |
| StandBy Time | 27 days | |
| Talk Time | 2 days | |