Redmi Note 14 (4G) vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
28.4Performance37.2
50.9Display56.3
36.4Camera72
52.6Battery46.4
49.3Features78.7
6 spec wins — Redmi Note 14 (4G)16 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 53.9 to 41.4, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+36) and features (+29). 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 46
- 32% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 25 W
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 1,800 nits vs 1,500 nits
- 14% lower weight: 196 g vs 228 g
- 10% higher capacity: 5,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $1,199
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 37 vs 28
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 51
- Stronger camera score: 72 vs 36
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 49
- 185% higher AnTuTu 10 (GPU): 126,989 vs 44,554
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.8 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 515 ppi+30% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,800 nits+20% | 1,500 nits |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | 200,618Top 100% | 263,424+31%Top 88% |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | 44,554Top 97% | 126,989+185%Top 82% |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | 162,332Top 79% | 165,563+2%Top 72% |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | 160,138Top 97% | 227,841+42%Top 82% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 567,642Top 72% | 783,817+38%Top 65% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 730Top 83% | 1,430+96%Top 52% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,010Top 81% | 3,550+77%Top 56% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP | 108 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | 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 | 20 MP | 40 MP+100% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh+10% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+32% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 196 g+14% | 228 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+8% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (HyperOS) | Android 11 (One UI 3.1) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 4 years+33% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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