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Redmi Note 14 (4G) vs Samsung Galaxy S21

Redmi Note 14 (4G)
41.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
S
43.6Inno Score
28.4Performance34.4
50.9Display49.1
36.4Camera40.8
52.6Battery36.9
49.3Features78.7
8 spec wins — Redmi Note 14 (4G)14 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S21 wins this phone face-off, 43.6 to 41.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+29) and performance (+6). Redmi Note 14 (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 14 (4G)

  • Stronger battery score: 53 vs 37
  • 800% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 12 MP
  • 100% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 10 MP
  • 38% higher Peak brightness: 1,800 nits vs 1,300 nits
  • 38% higher capacity: 5,500 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
  • Lower launch price: $199 vs $799

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21

  • Stronger performance score: 34 vs 28
  • Stronger camera score: 41 vs 36
  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 49
  • 187% higher AnTuTu 10 (GPU): 127,819 vs 44,554
  • 96% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,430 vs 730

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 14 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecRedmi Note 14 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S21
Screen size6.67 ″+8%6.2 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution2400x10802400x1080
Pixel density395 ppi421 ppi+7%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,800 nits+38%1,300 nits
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)200,618Top 100%252,025+26%Top 94%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)44,554Top 97%127,819+187%Top 79%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)162,332+12%Top 79%144,909Top 91%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)160,138Top 97%221,794+39%Top 88%

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 14 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecRedmi Note 14 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S21
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G99 UltraSamsung Exynos 2100
AnTuTu 10567,642Top 72%746,547+32%Top 66%
Geekbench 6 (single)730Top 83%1,430+96%Top 52%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,010Top 81%3,550+77%Top 56%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 14 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecRedmi Note 14 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S21
Main camera108 MP+800%12 MP
Main aperturef/1.7f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP12 MP+50%
Telephoto—64 MP
Max video1080p@60fps8K@24fps
Front camera20 MP+100%10 MP
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 14 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecRedmi Note 14 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S21
Capacity5,500 mAh+38%4,000 mAh
Wired charging33 W+32%25 W
Wireless charging—15 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 14 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecRedmi Note 14 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S21
Weight196 g171 g+13%
Thickness8.2 mm7.9 mm+4%
IP ratingIP54IP68
Frame materialPlasticAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 14 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecRedmi Note 14 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S21
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.45.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 14 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecRedmi Note 14 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S21
OS at launchAndroid 14 (HyperOS)Android 11 (One UI 3.1)
OS update pledge3 years4 years+33%

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 14 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecRedmi Note 14 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S21
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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