Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite
37.5Performance23.6
47.2Display35.4
41.7Camera32.3
41.7Battery40.8
78.7Features28
13 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G6 spec wins — Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G wins this phone face-off, 45.2 to 31.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+51) and performance (+14). Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 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 performance score: 38 vs 24
- Stronger display score: 47 vs 35
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 32
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 28
- 154% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,040,324 vs 410,000
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite
- 433% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 12 MP
- 32% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 25 W
- 14% lower thickness: 6.8 mm vs 7.9 mm
- 10% lower weight: 159 g vs 177 g
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $699
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.4 ″ | 6.55 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 401 ppi | 402 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+50% | 800 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 732G |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,040,324+154%Top 46% | 410,000Top 83% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,450+96%Top 48% | 740Top 81% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,650+87%Top 53% | 1,950Top 84% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP | 64 MP+433% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+100% | 16 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh+6% | 4,250 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 33 W+32% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 177 g | 159 g+10% |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 6.8 mm+14% |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (One UI 4) | Android 11 (MIUI 12) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years+100% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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