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Redmi Note 14 Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy S21

WINNER
Redmi Note 14 Pro+
54.7Inno Score
VS
S
43.6Inno Score
35.5Performance34.4
63.7Display49.1
53.1Camera40.8
71Battery36.9
65.3Features78.7
9 spec wins — Redmi Note 14 Pro+9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi Note 14 Pro+ wins this phone face-off, 54.7 to 43.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+34) and display (+15). 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+

  • Stronger display score: 64 vs 49
  • Stronger camera score: 53 vs 41
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 37
  • 380% higher Wired charging: 120 W vs 25 W
  • 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • Lower launch price: $399 vs $799

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21

  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 65
  • 50% higher Ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
  • 33% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 3 years
  • 28% higher telephoto: 64 MP vs 50 MP
  • 22% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,430 vs 1,170

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 14 Pro+ versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecRedmi Note 14 Pro+Samsung Galaxy S21
Screen size6.67 ″+8%6.2 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1220x27122400x1080
Pixel density446 ppi+6%421 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits+131%1,300 nits
Screen-to-body89.5 %—
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—252,025Top 94%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—127,819Top 79%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—144,909Top 91%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—221,794Top 88%

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 14 Pro+ versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecRedmi Note 14 Pro+Samsung Galaxy S21
ChipsetSnapdragon 7s Gen 3Samsung Exynos 2100
AnTuTu 10820,000+10%Top 59%746,547Top 66%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,170Top 60%1,430+22%Top 52%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,300Top 60%3,550+8%Top 56%
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options256/512GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 14 Pro+ versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecRedmi Note 14 Pro+Samsung Galaxy S21
Main camera50 MP+317%12 MP
Main aperturef/1.6f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP12 MP+50%
Telephoto50 MP64 MP+28%
Optical zoom2.5 x—
Max video4K@30fps8K@24fps
Front camera20 MP+100%10 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 14 Pro+ versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecRedmi Note 14 Pro+Samsung Galaxy S21
Capacity5,110 mAh+28%4,000 mAh
Wired charging120 W+380%25 W
Wireless charging0 W15 W
Active use endurance12 h—

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 14 Pro+ versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecRedmi Note 14 Pro+Samsung Galaxy S21
Weight210 g171 g+19%
Thickness8.8 mm7.9 mm+10%
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialPlasticAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 14 Pro+ versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecRedmi Note 14 Pro+Samsung Galaxy S21
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.45.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 14 Pro+ versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecRedmi Note 14 Pro+Samsung Galaxy S21
OS at launchAndroid 14 (HyperOS)Android 11 (One UI 3.1)
OS update pledge3 years4 years+33%

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 14 Pro+ versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecRedmi Note 14 Pro+Samsung Galaxy S21
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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