Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G vs Xiaomi 13T
37.5Performance36.3
47.2Display66.8
41.7Camera53
41.7Battery58.4
78.7Features78.7
6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G10 spec wins — Xiaomi 13T
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13T wins this phone face-off, 54.4 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in display (+20) and battery (+17). 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
- 60% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 20 MP
- 50% higher Optical zoom: 3 x vs 2 x
- 16% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,450 vs 1,250
- 13% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,040,324 vs 920,000
- 10% lower weight: 177 g vs 197 g
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13T
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 53 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 42
- 525% higher telephoto: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.4 ″ | 6.67 ″+4% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2712x1220 |
| Pixel density | 401 ppi | 446 ppi+11% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 2,600 nits+117% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,040,324+13%Top 46% | 920,000Top 55% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,450+16%Top 48% | 1,250Top 58% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,650Top 53% | 3,900+7%Top 51% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Optical zoom | 3 x+50% | 2 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+60% | 20 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh+11% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 67 W+168% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 177 g+10% | 197 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+7% | 8.5 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (One UI 4) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |