POCO M6 Pro (4G) vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
28.1Performance37.5
47.5Display47.2
44.1Camera41.7
58.4Battery41.7
49.3Features78.7
7 spec wins — POCO M6 Pro (4G)11 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G wins this phone face-off, 45.2 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+29) and performance (+9). POCO M6 Pro (4G) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO M6 Pro (4G)
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 42
- 433% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 12 MP
- 168% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 25 W
- 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
- 11% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $699
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
- Stronger performance score: 38 vs 28
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 49
- 100% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 16 MP
- 99% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,450 vs 730
- 87% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,040,324 vs 555,354
Display
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+4% | 6.4 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 401 ppi+2% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits+8% | 1,200 nits |
Performance
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra | Snapdragon 888 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 555,354Top 72% | 1,040,324+87%Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 730Top 83% | 1,450+99%Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,010Top 81% | 3,650+82%Top 53% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+433% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP+100% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+11% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W+168% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 179 g | 177 g+1% |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 7.9 mm+1% |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 12 (One UI 4) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 4 years+33% |
Audio
| Spec | POCO M6 Pro (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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