Should you buy Samsung Galaxy S21 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro? Well, your search ends here. Find out which mobile phone is best for you - Compare the two models on the basis of their Price in India, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G starts at ₹ 13,499 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro starts at ₹ 11,745.
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G has screen size of 6.2 inches and Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro has screen size of 6.26 inches . Samsung Galaxy S21 5G comes up with internal storage of 256 GB and RAM of 8 GB . Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro comes up with internal storage of 64 GB and RAM of 6 GB . Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 64 MP (f/2.0) and front camera of 10 MP (f/2.2) Selfie Camera whereas latter has primary camera of 12 MP (f/1.9) + 5 MP Dual Camera with LED Flash and front camera of 20 MP (f/2.0) + 2 MP Dual Selfie Camera with AI.
Check detailed comparison below to compare specification for both models. Don't forget to check out expert opinion as well.
| Specifications | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 11 | Android OS, v8.1 (Oreo) |
| Screen Size | 6.2 inches | 6.26 inches |
| Chipset | Exynos 2100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 |
Summary | |||
| Specs Score | 88 | 68 | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android OS, v8.1 (Oreo) | |
| Screen Size | 6.2 inches | 6.26 inches | |
| Chipset | Exynos 2100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | |
GENERAL | |||
| Colours | Phantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink | Black, Blue, Rose Gold, Red | |
| Custom UI | One UI 3.1 | MIUI | |
| Device type | Phablet | Phablet | |
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android OS, v8.1 (Oreo) | |
| Sim | Dual Sim | Dual Sim | |
DESIGN | |||
| Height | 151.7 mm | 157.9 mm | |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | ||
| Width | 71.2 mm | 76.38 mm | |
DISPLAY | |||
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | ||
| Display Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | ||
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Pixel Density | 421 ppi | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz Refresh rate | ||
| Screen resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels | 1080 x 2280 pixels | |
| Screen size | 6.2 inches | 6.26 inches | |
| Technology | Dynamic AMOLED | IPS LCD (Corning Gorilla Glass) | |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Touchscreen | Capacitive Touchscreen | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
| Call Records | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
| Chipset | Exynos 2100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | |
| CPU | Octa Core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa Core 1.8 GHz | |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Adreno 509 | |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS | |
| Phonebook | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
CAMERA | |||
| Camera Features | OIS, gyro-EIS, Auto HDR, 4K video, Dual Video recoding, Panorama | HDR, Beautify 4.0, Bokeh Mode, EIS, Portrait Mode | |
| Front Camera | 10 MP (f/2.2) Selfie Camera | 20 MP (f/2.0) + 2 MP Dual Selfie Camera with AI | |
| Primary camera | 64 MP (f/2.0) | 12 MP (f/1.9) + 5 MP Dual Camera with LED Flash | |
| Video Recording | 4k, 8k, 3240p@30fps, 2160p@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps | 1080p@30fps | |
MULTIMEDIA | |||
| Audio Jack | No | 3.5mm Audio Jack | |
| Audio Player | WAV, AAC+, AC3, OGG, FLAC, WMA, MP3, AMR, AAC, MXMF, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | |
| Games | Yes | Yes | |
| Speakers | Yes | Yes | |
| Video Player | 3GP, ASF, M4V, H.263, H.264, MKV, 3G2, DivX, AVI, WMV, FLV, MPEG4 | MP4, H.264, H.263 | |
BATTERY | |||
| Capacity | Non-removable Li-Ion 4000 mAh battery | Non removable Li-Ion 4000 mAh battery | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
| Bluetooth | v5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX | v5.0, HID | |
| Browser | HTML5 | HTML5 | |
| Edge | Yes | Yes | |
| GPRS | Yes | Yes | |
| GPS Facility | with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | with A-GPS + GLONASS | |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (7CA) Cat20 2000/150 Mbps | ||
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, USB On-The-Go | Yes | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, WiFi Direct, hotspot | |
NETWORK SUPPORT | |||
| 2G | Yes | Yes | |
| 3G | Yes | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz | |
| 4G | LTE | LTE | |
| 5G | Yes | Yes | |
MORE FEATURES | |||
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In-Display | Yes | |
| Other Features | 25W Quick Charging, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX, 4.5W Reverse wireless charging, 15W Fast Qi/PMA wireless charging | Face Unlock, AI Camera | |
| Quick Charging | Yes, 25W | ||
| Sensors | In-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | |
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Samsung Galaxy S21 5G comes up with primary camera of 64 MP (f/2.0) whereas Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro comes up with 12 MP (f/1.9) + 5 MP Dual Camera with LED Flash. Some of the Camera Features for both the mobiles include OIS, gyro-EIS, Auto HDR, 4K video, Dual Video recoding, Panorama .