Samsung Galaxy S21 vs Xiaomi 14T Pro
34.4Performance63
49.1Display76.3
40.8Camera56.7
36.9Battery75.9
78.7Features78.7
3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S2117 spec wins — Xiaomi 14T Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 14T Pro wins this phone face-off, 68.6 to 43.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+39) and performance (+29). 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
- 18% lower weight: 171 g vs 209 g
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 14T Pro
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 34
- Stronger display score: 76 vs 49
- Stronger camera score: 57 vs 41
- Stronger battery score: 76 vs 37
- 385% higher AnTuTu 10 (GPU): 620,215 vs 127,819
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Xiaomi 14T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2 ″ | 6.67 ″+8% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1220x2712 |
| Pixel density | 421 ppi | 446 ppi+6% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 4,000 nits+208% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 90.5 % |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | 252,025Top 94% | 643,013+155%Top 29% |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | 127,819Top 79% | 620,215+385%Top 29% |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | 144,909Top 91% | 352,226+143%Top 16% |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | 221,794Top 88% | 476,823+115%Top 25% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Xiaomi 14T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2100 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ |
| AnTuTu 10 | 746,547Top 66% | 2,092,277+180%Top 10% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,430Top 52% | 2,250+57%Top 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,550Top 56% | 7,300+106%Top 12% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Xiaomi 14T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.6 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2.6 x |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP+220% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Xiaomi 14T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh+25% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 120 W+380% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 50 W+233% |
| Active use endurance | — | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Xiaomi 14T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 171 g+18% | 209 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+6% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Xiaomi 14T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | — |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Xiaomi 14T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 11 (One UI 3.1) | Android 14 (HyperOS) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Xiaomi 14T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |