RedMagic 11S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
93.9Performance37.5
67.1Display47.2
51.5Camera41.7
94Battery41.7
60Features78.7
14 spec wins — RedMagic 11S Pro5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
InnoReviews verdict
RedMagic 11S Pro wins this phone face-off, 76.7 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+56) and battery (+52). Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the RedMagic 11S Pro
- Stronger performance score: 94 vs 38
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 94 vs 42
- 433% higher Wireless charging: 80 W vs 15 W
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
- 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
- 23% lower weight: 177 g vs 230 g
- 11% lower thickness: 7.9 mm vs 8.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $849
Display
| Spec | RedMagic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.85 ″+7% | 6.4 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 431 ppi+7% | 401 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,800 nits+50% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 95.3 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | RedMagic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Leading Version | Snapdragon 888 |
| AnTuTu | 4,272,312+311% | 1,040,324 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,763+160%Top 2% | 1,450Top 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,606+218%Top 2% | 3,650Top 50% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+167% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | RedMagic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP+100% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | RedMagic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,500 mAh+67% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W+220% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 80 W+433% | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | RedMagic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 230 g | 177 g+23% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.9 mm+11% |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | RedMagic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | RedMagic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | RedMagic OS 11.5 (Android 16) | Android 12 (One UI 4) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 4 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | RedMagic 11S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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