Redmi Note 13 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21
24.1Performance34.4
45.5Display49.1
35.6Camera40.8
47.8Battery36.9
65.3Features78.7
7 spec wins — Redmi Note 13 5G10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S21 wins this phone face-off, 43.6 to 39.5, pulling ahead mainly in features (+13) and performance (+10). Redmi Note 13 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 Note 13 5G
- Stronger battery score: 48 vs 37
- 800% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 12 MP
- 60% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 10 MP
- 32% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 25 W
- 25% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $799
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21
- Stronger performance score: 34 vs 24
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 46
- Stronger camera score: 41 vs 36
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 65
- 91% higher AnTuTu 10: 746,547 vs 390,000
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+8% | 6.2 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 421 ppi+7% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,300 nits+30% |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | — | 252,025Top 94% |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | — | 127,819Top 79% |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | — | 144,909Top 91% |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | — | 221,794Top 88% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6080 | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 390,000Top 87% | 746,547+91%Top 66% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 750Top 80% | 1,430+91%Top 52% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,950Top 84% | 3,550+82%Top 56% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+800% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 64 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+60% | 10 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 5G | 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 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 175 g | 171 g+2% |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm+4% | 7.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | 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 | Redmi Note 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 11 (One UI 3.1) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 4 years+33% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |