Redmi Note 10 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
23.6Performance37.2
46.9Display56.3
35.6Camera72
48Battery46.4
44Features78.7
5 spec wins — Redmi Note 10 Pro13 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 53.9 to 37.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+36) and features (+35). Redmi Note 10 Pro still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 10 Pro
- 32% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 25 W
- 15% lower weight: 193 g vs 228 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $279 vs $1,199
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 37 vs 24
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 72 vs 36
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 44
- 150% higher Front camera: 40 MP vs 16 MP
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 10 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.8 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 515 ppi+30% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,500 nits+25% |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | — | 263,424Top 88% |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | — | 126,989Top 82% |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | — | 165,563Top 72% |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | — | 227,841Top 82% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 10 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 732G | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 410,000Top 83% | 783,817+91%Top 65% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 740Top 81% | 1,430+93%Top 52% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,950Top 84% | 3,550+82%Top 56% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 12 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 10 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP | 108 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 10 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 40 MP+150% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 10 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,020 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+32% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 10 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 193 g+15% | 228 g |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm+9% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 10 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 10 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 11 (MIUI 12) | Android 11 (One UI 3.1) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 4 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 10 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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