Redmi Note 14 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
30.1Performance37.2
60.2Display56.3
36.4Camera72
53.5Battery46.4
65.3Features78.7
5 spec wins — Redmi Note 14 5G15 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 53.9 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+36) and features (+13). Redmi Note 14 5G 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 56
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 46
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
- 17% lower weight: 190 g vs 228 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $1,199
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 37 vs 30
- Stronger camera score: 72 vs 36
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 65
- 120% higher AnTuTu 10 (GPU): 126,989 vs 57,772
- 100% higher Front camera: 40 MP vs 20 MP
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 5G | 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 | — | 1,500 nits |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | 255,422Top 91% | 263,424+3%Top 88% |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | 57,772Top 94% | 126,989+120%Top 82% |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | 150,942Top 88% | 165,563+10%Top 72% |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | 199,951Top 94% | 227,841+14%Top 82% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 664,087Top 70% | 783,817+18%Top 65% |
| 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 | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 5G | 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 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,110 mAh+2% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+17% | 228 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+8% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | 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 5G | 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 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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