Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B 256GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (512GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.8"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x3200
108
MP
MP
40mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.67"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
108
MP
MP
20mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B 256GB)
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31 Common items in both devices |
12GB LPDDR5 |
Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Dynamic AMOLED / Super AMOLED |
HDR10+ |
16 million |
Digital and optical zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
+24 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (512GB) | |
Model | Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (512GB) |
Other model names | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (SM-G998B Single-SIM) | Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G M2001J1G (512GB + 12GB RAM) |
Country or region available | Australia | China |
Brand | Samsung | Xiaomi |
Release date | 1/29/2021, Announced: 1/14/2021 | 2/13/2020 |
Depth | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 75.6 x 165.1 millimeters (2.98 x 6.5 in) | 74.8 x 162.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.4 in) |
Weight | 227 grams (7.95 ounces) | 208 grams (7.28 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (512GB) | |
Display type | Dynamic AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.8" inches | 6.67" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~89.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~89.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x3200 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 516 PPI | 386 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | 90Hz |
Display features | 1500nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display | 500nits[typ] HDR10+ |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (512GB) | |
System version | Android 11 | Android 10 |
Firmware update | Android 14 | Android 11 |
User Interface | One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (512GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 2100 (5nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.9GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Single-core) 3x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core) 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G78 MP14 (854MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 657150 (v8), 727634 (v9) Geekbench: 3457 (v5.2) GFXBench: 51fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (512GB) | |
RAM memory | 12GB LPDDR5 | 12GB LPDDR5 |
Internal storage | 256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1 | 512GB (485GB available) UFS 3.0 |
External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (512GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 5000/1920 Mbps | 2000/1024 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 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 Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 40) China version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78) | Global version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 7, 28, 77, 78) China version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 41, 78, 79) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (512GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 108 megapixels 10MP periscope telephoto f/4.9240mm1/3.24"1.22µmPDAFOIS10x-optical-zoom 10MP telephoto f/2.470mm1/3.24"1.22µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/2.55"1.4µmPDAFSuper-Steady-video | (quad camera) 108 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.050mm1/2.55"1.4µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom 8MP telephoto f/2.01.0µmPDAFOIS3.7x-optical-zoom5x-hybrid-zoom 20MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/2.8"1.0µm |
Main camera resolution | 12000x9000 pixels | 12000x9000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Triple LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/1.33" inches | 1/1.33" inches |
Pixel size | 1.8µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | 4K@60fps 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (512GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 40 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 7296x5472 pixels | 5184x3840 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 27mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.8" inches | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | 0.7µm pixel | 0.9µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (512GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | Not supported |
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 |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (512GB) | |
USB | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 5.2 + A2DP/LE | 5.1 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (512GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband) | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (512GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
Charger, watts | 25W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 50W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4+ USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | 15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging | 30W Qi wireless charging 5W Reverse wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (512GB) | |
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 | • Colors: Phantom Black, Silver, Titanium, Navy, Brown • Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard) • Samsung DeX • Stylus pen support | • Colors: Alpine White, Solstice Grey • MIUI 12.5 • Screen protector included • Dual stereo speakers • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Google Pay |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (512GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.24W/kg (head), 0.72W/kg (body) | 1.09W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.714W/kg (head), 1.58W/kg (body) | 0.69W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body) |