Redmi Note 14 (4G) vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
28.4Performance37.5
50.9Display47.2
36.4Camera41.7
52.6Battery41.7
49.3Features78.7
7 spec wins — Redmi Note 14 (4G)12 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G wins this phone face-off, 45.2 to 41.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+29) and performance (+9). 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 display score: 51 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 42
- 800% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 12 MP
- 50% higher Peak brightness: 1,800 nits vs 1,200 nits
- 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $699
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
- Stronger performance score: 38 vs 28
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 36
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 49
- 99% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,450 vs 730
- 83% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,040,324 vs 567,642
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+4% | 6.4 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 401 ppi+2% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,800 nits+50% | 1,200 nits |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | 200,618Top 100% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | 44,554Top 97% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | 162,332Top 79% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | 160,138Top 97% | — |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra | Snapdragon 888 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 567,642Top 72% | 1,040,324+83%Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 730Top 83% | 1,450+99%Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,010Top 81% | 3,650+82%Top 53% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+800% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP+60% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh+22% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+32% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 196 g | 177 g+10% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.9 mm+4% |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (HyperOS) | Android 12 (One UI 4) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 4 years+33% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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