Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S 5G (128GB/4GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A21s vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.5"
PLS
PLS
720x1600
48
MP
MP
13mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.6"
IPS
IPS
1080x2400
50
MP
MP
13mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S 5G (128GB/4GB)
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28 Common items in both devices |
4GB LPDDR4X |
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
Plastic body, glass front |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
+21 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M) | Redmi Note 11S 5G (128GB/4GB) | |
Model | Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M) | Redmi Note 11S 5G (128GB/4GB) |
Other model names | Galaxy A21s SM-A217M Single-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM) | Redmi Note 11S 5G (22031116BG) 4GB RAM |
Country or region available | (Latin America), Mexico | (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | Xiaomi |
Release date | 6/2/2020, Announced: 5/15/2020 | 4/23/2022, Announced: 3/29/2022 |
Depth | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 8.75 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 75.3 x 163.7 millimeters (2.96 x 6.44 in) | 75.78 x 163.56 millimeters (2.98 x 6.44 in) |
Weight | 192 grams (6.72 ounces) | 195 grams (6.83 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M) | Redmi Note 11S 5G (128GB/4GB) | |
Display type | TFT PLS | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 6.5" inches | 6.6" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 270 PPI | 399 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 90Hz |
Display features | Not supported | 450nits[typ] DCI-P3 |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M) | Redmi Note 11S 5G (128GB/4GB) | |
System version | Android 10 | Android 11 |
Firmware update | Android 12 | Android 12 |
User Interface | One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1 | MIUI 13 |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M) | Redmi Note 11S 5G (128GB/4GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 810 (6nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G52 MP1 | ARM Mali-G57 MC2 |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 124232 (v8) | AnTuTu: 357156 (v9) |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M) | Redmi Note 11S 5G (128GB/4GB) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2 |
External storage | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M) | Redmi Note 11S 5G (128GB/4GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 300/150 Mbps | 2000/1024 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) | LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
๐ท Camera | ||
Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M) | Redmi Note 11S 5G (128GB/4GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4"1.12ยตm123ยฐ 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2119ยฐ 2MP macro f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 0.8ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M) | Redmi Note 11S 5G (128GB/4GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 13 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.4 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/3.1" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.12ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M) | Redmi Note 11S 5G (128GB/4GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M) | Redmi Note 11S 5G (128GB/4GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.1 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 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 |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M) | Redmi Note 11S 5G (128GB/4GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor Virtual ambient light sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M) | Redmi Note 11S 5G (128GB/4GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging | 33W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M) | Redmi Note 11S 5G (128GB/4GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | โข Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red | โข Colors: Midnight Black, Twilight Blue, Star Blue |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M) | Redmi Note 11S 5G (128GB/4GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.54W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body) | 1.09W/kg (head), 1W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.596W/kg (head), 0.997W/kg (body) |