Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G vs Xiaomi 13 Pro
37.5Performance54
47.2Display59.4
41.7Camera65.9
41.7Battery74.2
78.7Features65.3
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G14 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13 Pro wins this phone face-off, 62.6 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+33) and camera (+24). Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 65
- 33% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 3 years
- 23% lower weight: 177 g vs 229 g
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 38
- Stronger display score: 59 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 66 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 42
- 525% higher telephoto: 50 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.4 ″ | 6.73 ″+5% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 401 ppi | 522 ppi+30% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,900 nits+58% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,040,324Top 46% | 1,550,000+49%Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,450Top 48% | 2,050+41%Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,650Top 53% | 5,500+51%Top 28% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 12 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 3.2 x+7% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 4,820 mAh+7% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 120 W+380% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 50 W+233% |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 177 g+23% | 229 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+6% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (One UI 4) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years+33% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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