Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
37.5Performance40.8
47.2Display57.6
41.7Camera66.4
41.7Battery70.2
78.7Features65.3
5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G11 spec wins — Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 57.6 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+29) and camera (+25). 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
- 60% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 20 MP
- 33% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 3 years
- 24% lower weight: 177 g vs 234 g
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,199
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 41 vs 38
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 66 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 70 vs 42
- 500% higher telephoto: 48 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.4 ″ | 6.81 ″+6% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 401 ppi | 515 ppi+28% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,700 nits+42% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 888 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,040,324Top 46% | 1,040,324Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,450Top 48% | 1,450Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,650Top 53% | 3,650Top 53% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 12 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 48 MP+300% |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 48 MP+500% |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 5 x+67% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+60% | 20 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh+11% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 67 W+168% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 67 W+347% |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 177 g+24% | 234 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 Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (One UI 4) | Android 11 (MIUI 12) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years+33% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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