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Samsung Galaxy S21 vs Xiaomi MIX Flip

Samsung Galaxy S21
43.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi MIX Flip
58.3Inno Score
34.4Performance49.2
49.1Display63.1
40.8Camera54.7
36.9Battery56.3
78.7Features86.7
2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S2111 spec wins — Xiaomi MIX Flip

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi MIX Flip wins this phone face-off, 58.3 to 43.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+19) and performance (+15). 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
  • 11% lower weight: 171 g vs 192 g

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi MIX Flip

  • Stronger performance score: 49 vs 34
  • Stronger display score: 63 vs 49
  • Stronger camera score: 55 vs 41
  • Stronger battery score: 56 vs 37
  • Stronger features score: 87 vs 79

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 versus Xiaomi MIX Flip
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21Xiaomi MIX Flip
Screen size6.2 ″6.86 ″+11%
Panel typeAMOLEDFoldable LTPO AMOLED
Resolution2400x10801224x2912
Pixel density421 ppi460 ppi+9%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,300 nits3,000 nits+131%

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 versus Xiaomi MIX Flip
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21Xiaomi MIX Flip
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 2100Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu746,547Bottom 18%—
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)252,025Bottom 14%—
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)127,819Bottom 35%—
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)144,909Bottom 16%—
AnTuTu 11 (UX)221,794Bottom 18%—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,430Top 46%2,195+53%Top 28%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,550Bottom 50%6,323+78%Top 30%
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128GB / 256GB512GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 versus Xiaomi MIX Flip
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21Xiaomi MIX Flip
Main camera12 MP50 MP+317%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.7
Ultra-wide12 MP—
Telephoto64 MP+28%50 MP
Optical zoom—2 x
Max video8K@24fps8K@24fps
Front camera10 MP32 MP+220%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 versus Xiaomi MIX Flip
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21Xiaomi MIX Flip
Capacity4,000 mAh4,780 mAh+20%
Wired charging25 W67 W+168%
Wireless charging15 W—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 versus Xiaomi MIX Flip
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21Xiaomi MIX Flip
Weight171 g+11%192 g
Thickness7.9 mm7.8 mm+1%
IP ratingIP68—
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 versus Xiaomi MIX Flip
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21Xiaomi MIX Flip
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.05.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C
eSIMYes—

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 versus Xiaomi MIX Flip
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21Xiaomi MIX Flip
OS at launchAndroid 11 (One UI 3.1)Android 14 (HyperOS)
OS update pledge4 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 versus Xiaomi MIX Flip
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21Xiaomi MIX Flip
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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