Redmi Note 14 Pro (4G) vs Samsung Galaxy S21
40.6Performance34.4
50.9Display49.1
54.7Camera40.8
57.2Battery36.9
60Features78.7
9 spec wins — Redmi Note 14 Pro (4G)10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi Note 14 Pro (4G) wins this phone face-off, 50.7 to 43.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+20) and camera (+14). 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 Pro (4G)
- Stronger performance score: 41 vs 34
- Stronger camera score: 55 vs 41
- Stronger battery score: 57 vs 37
- 1567% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 12 MP
- 220% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 10 MP
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 60
- 187% higher AnTuTu 11 (GPU): 127,819 vs 44,586
- 50% higher ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
- 38% higher AnTuTu 11 (UX): 221,794 vs 160,152
- 35% higher AnTuTu: 746,547 vs 553,557
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 Pro (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+8% | 6.2 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 421 ppi+7% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,800 nits+38% | 1,300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 Pro (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G100 Ultra | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
| AnTuTu 11 | 553,557Bottom 4% | 746,547+35%Bottom 18% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 202,058Bottom 4% | 252,025+25%Bottom 14% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 44,586Bottom 6% | 127,819+187%Bottom 35% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 146,761+1%Bottom 17% | 144,909Bottom 16% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 160,152Bottom 5% | 221,794+38%Bottom 18% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,430Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 3,550Bottom 50% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 Pro (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 200 MP+1567% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.65 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 64 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+220% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 Pro (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh+38% | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 Pro (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 180 g | 171 g+5% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.9 mm+4% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum composite | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 Pro (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 Pro (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | — | Android 11 (One UI 3.1) |
| OS update pledge | — | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 Pro (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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