Redmi Note 13 Pro (4G) vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
41Performance37.2
47.5Display56.3
51.3Camera72
58.4Battery46.4
46.7Features78.7
5 spec wins — Redmi Note 13 Pro (4G)12 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 53.9 to 48.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+32) and camera (+21). Redmi Note 13 Pro (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 Pro (4G)
- Stronger performance score: 41 vs 37
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 46
- 168% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 25 W
- 85% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 108 MP
- 18% lower weight: 188 g vs 228 g
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 48
- Stronger camera score: 72 vs 51
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 47
- 177% higher AnTuTu 11 (GPU): 126,989 vs 45,900
- 150% higher Front camera: 40 MP vs 16 MP
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 Pro (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.8 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 515 ppi+30% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 1,500 nits+15% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 Pro (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
| AnTuTu 11 | 563,419Bottom 5% | 783,817+39%Bottom 22% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 201,570Bottom 3% | 263,424+31%Bottom 17% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 45,900Bottom 7% | 126,989+177%Bottom 33% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 151,451Bottom 22% | 165,563+9%Bottom 35% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 164,498Bottom 6% | 227,841+39%Bottom 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,430Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 3,550Bottom 50% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 Pro (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 200 MP+85% | 108 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.65 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 10 x |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 40 MP+150% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 Pro (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W+168% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 Pro (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+18% | 228 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm+10% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 Pro (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 Pro (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 11 (One UI 3.1) |
| OS update pledge | — | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 Pro (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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