REDMI 15C 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
28.9Performance37.5
38.4Display47.2
29Camera41.7
57.3Battery41.7
60Features78.7
6 spec wins — REDMI 15C 5G9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G wins this phone face-off, 45.2 to 39.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+19) and camera (+13). REDMI 15C 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the REDMI 15C 5G
- Stronger battery score: 57 vs 42
- 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
- 33% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- 32% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 25 W
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
- Stronger performance score: 38 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 47 vs 38
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 60
- 300% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | REDMI 15C 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″+8% | 6.4 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 254 ppi | 401 ppi+58% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 810 nits | 1,200 nits+48% |
Performance
| Spec | REDMI 15C 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Snapdragon 888 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,040,324 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,450Top 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 3,650Top 50% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | REDMI 15C 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP+300% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | REDMI 15C 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh+33% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+32% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | REDMI 15C 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 211 g | 177 g+16% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.9 mm+4% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | REDMI 15C 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | REDMI 15C 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) | Android 12 (One UI 4) |
| OS update pledge | — | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | REDMI 15C 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |