Samsung Galaxy S21 vs Xiaomi 12 Lite
34.4Performance32
49.1Display45.6
40.8Camera39
36.9Battery51.8
78.7Features65.3
8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S217 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Lite
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Samsung Galaxy S21 scores 43.6 against 43.4 for Xiaomi 12 Lite. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Samsung Galaxy S21 edges ahead in features and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 46
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 65
- 50% higher ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
- 40% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,430 vs 1,020
- 37% higher Peak brightness: 1,300 nits vs 950 nits
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Lite
- Stronger battery score: 52 vs 37
- 800% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 12 MP
- 220% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 10 MP
- 168% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 25 W
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $799
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2 ″ | 6.55 ″+6% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 421 ppi+5% | 402 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits+37% | 950 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Snapdragon 778G |
| AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared | 746,547Bottom 13% | 784,274 |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 252,025Bottom 7% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 127,819Bottom 18% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 144,909Bottom 9% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 221,794Bottom 11% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,430+40%Bottom 41% | 1,020Bottom 26% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,550+21%Bottom 38% | 2,930Bottom 29% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP | 108 MP+800% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | — |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP+220% |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,300 mAh+8% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 67 W+168% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 171 g | 168 g+2% |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.3 mm+8% |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 11 (One UI 3.1) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years+33% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |