POCO X5 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
32Performance37.5
44.8Display47.2
35.6Camera41.7
58.4Battery41.7
60Features78.7
6 spec wins — POCO X5 Pro11 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 (+19) and camera (+6). POCO X5 Pro still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO X5 Pro
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 42
- 800% higher Main camera: 108 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: $299 vs $699
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
- Stronger performance score: 38 vs 32
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 36
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 60
- 100% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 16 MP
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 2 years
Display
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | 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 | 900 nits | 1,200 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 778G | Snapdragon 888 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 784,274Top 64% | 1,040,324+33%Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,020Top 68% | 1,450+42%Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,930Top 64% | 3,650+25%Top 53% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+800% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP+100% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | 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 X5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 181 g | 177 g+2% |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | 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 X5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 14) | Android 12 (One UI 4) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 4 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |