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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
45.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 13 Ultra

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 13 Ultra

$1,299

63.8Inno Score
37.5Performance54
47.2Display64.2
41.7Camera69.5
41.7Battery71.6
78.7Features65.3
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G14 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Ultra

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 13 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+30) and camera (+28). 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
  • 22% lower weight: 177 g vs 227 g
  • 13% lower thickness: 7.9 mm vs 9.1 mm
  • Has eSIM — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,299

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Ultra

  • Stronger performance score: 54 vs 38
  • Stronger display score: 64 vs 47
  • Stronger camera score: 70 vs 42
  • Stronger battery score: 72 vs 42
  • 525% higher telephoto: 50 MP vs 8 MP

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
Screen size6.4 ″6.73 ″+5%
Panel typeAMOLEDLTPO OLED
Resolution2340x10803200x1440
Pixel density401 ppi522 ppi+30%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits2,600 nits+117%

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
ChipsetSnapdragon 888Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 101,040,324Top 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 GB12 GB+100%
Storage options128GB / 256GB256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
Main camera12 MP50 MP+317%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9-4.0
Ultra-wide12 MP50 MP+317%
Telephoto8 MP50 MP+525%
Optical zoom3 x5 x+67%
Max video4K@60fps8K@24fps
Front camera32 MP32 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
Capacity4,500 mAh5,000 mAh+11%
Wired charging25 W90 W+260%
Wireless charging15 W50 W+233%

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
Weight177 g+22%227 g
Thickness7.9 mm+13%9.1 mm
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.05.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
OS at launchAndroid 12 (One UI 4)Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge4 years+33%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GXiaomi 13 Ultra
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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