Redmi Note 14 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21
30.1Performance34.4
60.2Display49.1
36.4Camera40.8
53.5Battery36.9
65.3Features78.7
8 spec wins — Redmi Note 14 5G12 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi Note 14 5G wins this phone face-off, 45.6 to 43.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+17) and display (+11). Samsung Galaxy S21 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 5G
- Stronger display score: 60 vs 49
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 37
- 800% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 12 MP
- 100% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 10 MP
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $799
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21
- Stronger performance score: 34 vs 30
- Stronger camera score: 41 vs 36
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 65
- 121% higher AnTuTu 10 (GPU): 127,819 vs 57,772
- 58% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,550 vs 2,250
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 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 | — | 1,300 nits |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | 255,422+1%Top 91% | 252,025Top 94% |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | 57,772Top 94% | 127,819+121%Top 79% |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | 150,942+4%Top 88% | 144,909Top 91% |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | 199,951Top 94% | 221,794+11%Top 88% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 664,087Top 70% | 746,547+12%Top 66% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 950Top 74% | 1,430+51%Top 52% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,250Top 77% | 3,550+58%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 14 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 | 20 MP+100% | 10 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,110 mAh+28% | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g | 171 g+10% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.9 mm+4% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | 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 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |