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Samsung Galaxy S21 vs Xiaomi 13T

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43.6Inno Score
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WINNER
Xiaomi 13T

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 13T

$649

54.4Inno Score
34.4Performance36.3
49.1Display66.8
40.8Camera53
36.9Battery58.4
78.7Features78.7
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S2110 spec wins — Xiaomi 13T

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 13T wins this phone face-off, 54.4 to 43.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+22) and display (+18). Samsung Galaxy S21 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

  • 28% higher telephoto: 64 MP vs 50 MP
  • 14% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,430 vs 1,250
  • 13% lower weight: 171 g vs 197 g

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13T

  • Stronger display score: 67 vs 49
  • Stronger camera score: 53 vs 41
  • Stronger battery score: 58 vs 37
  • 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 168% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 25 W
  • Lower launch price: $649 vs $799

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 versus Xiaomi 13T
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21Xiaomi 13T
Screen size6.2 ″6.67 ″+8%
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution2400x10802712x1220
Pixel density421 ppi446 ppi+6%
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness1,300 nits2,600 nits+100%
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)252,025Top 94%—
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)127,819Top 79%—
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)144,909Top 91%—
AnTuTu 10 (UX)221,794Top 88%—

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 versus Xiaomi 13T
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21Xiaomi 13T
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 2100MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra
AnTuTu 10746,547Top 66%920,000+23%Top 55%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,430+14%Top 52%1,250Top 58%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,550Top 56%3,900+10%Top 51%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 versus Xiaomi 13T
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21Xiaomi 13T
Main camera12 MP50 MP+317%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Ultra-wide12 MP12 MP
Telephoto64 MP+28%50 MP
Optical zoom—2 x
Max video8K@24fps4K@30fps
Front camera10 MP20 MP+100%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 versus Xiaomi 13T
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21Xiaomi 13T
Capacity4,000 mAh5,000 mAh+25%
Wired charging25 W67 W+168%
Wireless charging15 W—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 versus Xiaomi 13T
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21Xiaomi 13T
Weight171 g+13%197 g
Thickness7.9 mm+7%8.5 mm
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialAluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 versus Xiaomi 13T
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21Xiaomi 13T
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.05.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 versus Xiaomi 13T
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21Xiaomi 13T
OS at launchAndroid 11 (One UI 3.1)Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge4 years4 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 versus Xiaomi 13T
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21Xiaomi 13T
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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