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Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U) vs Xiaomi Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A21 vs Xiaomi Redmi 14C phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi 14C X Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U) 10Points
6.5"
PLS

720x1600

16
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
15Points Xiaomi Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A21 X
6.88"
IPS

720x1640

13
MP

5mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5160
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)} 10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U) vs Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)} 15 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)8%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+193 grams (6.76 ounces)6%
Lighter
vs204 grams (7.14 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)1%
Thinner
vs8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+270 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs260 PPI
+(quad camera) 16MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP117%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 13MP + 0.08MP
+(front) 13MP154%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
3GB LPDDR3vs+8GB LPDDR4X167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (20GB available)vs+256GB (220GB available)10 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Plastic body, glass front, plastic or leather backAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT PLSvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
60Hzvs+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
720x1600 pixelsvs+720x1640 pixels2%
Higher resolution screen
6.5"vs+6.88"6%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Android 10vs+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
4000 mAhvs+5160 mAh29%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15Wvs+18W20%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

28 Common items in both devices
eMMC 5.1
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+21 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)
ModelGalaxy A21 (SM-A215U)Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)
Other model namesGalaxy A21 SM-A215U (Sprint, T-Mobile, US Cellular, Verizon)Redmi 14C 4G China 2411DRN47C
Country or region availableUSA
USA
China
China
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date6/26/20201/29/2025, Announced: 12/30/2024
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)76.7 x 167.8 millimeters (3.02 x 6.61 in)77.8 x 171.88 millimeters (3.06 x 6.77 in)
Weight193 grams (6.76 ounces)204 grams (7.14 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front, plastic or leather back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)
Display typeTFT PLSTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.5" inches6.88" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~79.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1600 pixels (20:9)720x1640 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)270 PPI260 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Display featuresNot supported450nits[typ], 600nits[peak]
Always-On Display
Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)
System versionAndroid 10Android 14
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 15
User Interfacefeature not registeredHyperOS

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (950MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 246255 (v10)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR38GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB (20GB available)
eMMC 5.1
256GB (220GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps300/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
16 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4.0"1.12ยตm
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
(dual camera)
13 megapixels
0.08MP depth f/3.0
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.06" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@30fps

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more1 microphone
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.4 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh5160 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging18W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 1.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered42 hours (1.8 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black
โ€ข One UI 2.0
โ€ข Colors: Black, Green, Silver

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.6W/kg (head), 1.27W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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