Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G vs Xiaomi 14 Ultra
37.5Performance63.4
47.2Display67.5
41.7Camera69.5
41.7Battery73.6
78.7Features70.7
3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G14 spec wins — Xiaomi 14 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 14 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 68.2 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+32) 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 71
- 20% lower weight: 177 g vs 220 g
- 14% lower thickness: 7.9 mm vs 9.2 mm
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 14 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 38
- Stronger display score: 68 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 42
- 525% higher telephoto: 50 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.4 ″ | 6.73 ″+5% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1440x3200 |
| Pixel density | 401 ppi | 522 ppi+30% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 3,000 nits+150% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 89.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,040,324Top 46% | 1,900,000+83%Top 13% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,450Top 48% | 2,240+54%Top 23% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,650Top 53% | 7,000+92%Top 16% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 16 GB+167% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.63-4.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 5 x+67% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh+11% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 90 W+260% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 80 W+433% |
| Active use endurance | — | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 177 g+20% | 220 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+14% | 9.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (One UI 4) | Android 14 (HyperOS) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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