Redmi Note 13 (4G) vs Samsung Galaxy S21
28.9Performance34.4
50.9Display49.1
35.6Camera40.8
47.8Battery36.9
46.7Features78.7
7 spec wins — Redmi Note 13 (4G)7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S21 wins this phone face-off, 43.6 to 40.2, pulling ahead mainly in features (+32) and performance (+6). Redmi Note 13 (4G) 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 13 (4G)
- Stronger battery score: 48 vs 37
- 800% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 12 MP
- 60% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 10 MP
- 38% higher Peak brightness: 1,800 nits vs 1,300 nits
- 32% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 25 W
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21
- Stronger performance score: 34 vs 29
- Stronger camera score: 41 vs 36
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 47
- 50% higher ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
- Has OIS — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+8% | 6.2 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 421 ppi+7% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,800 nits+38% | 1,300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 685 | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
| AnTuTu | — | 746,547Bottom 16% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 252,025Bottom 10% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 127,819Bottom 31% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 144,909Bottom 14% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 221,794Bottom 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,430Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 3,550Bottom 48% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+800% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.75 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 64 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+60% | 10 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+25% | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+32% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g | 171 g+9% |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 7.9 mm+1% |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 11 (One UI 3.1) |
| OS update pledge | — | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |