Samsung Galaxy S21 vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/8GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S21 vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.2"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
12.2
MP
MP
10mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.55"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
64
MP
MP
20mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4250
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S21
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25 Advantages 
9 Advantages | 27 Common items in both devices |
| 128GB (104GB available) / 128GB (106GB available) |
| HDR10+ |
| 1080x2400 pixels |
| LED flash |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras |
| f/1.8 (aperture) |
| +20 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Galaxy S21 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/8GB) | |
| Change model | ||
| Model | Galaxy S21 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/8GB) |
| Other model names | Galaxy S21 5G SM-G991B/DS | Mi 11 Lite (M2101K9G Global) + NFC |
| Country or region available |  (Global, International) | (Global, International) |
| Brand | Samsung | Xiaomi |
| Release date | 1/29/2021, Announced: 1/14/2021 | 4/16/2021, Announced: 3/29/2021 |
| Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 6.81 millimeters (0.27 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 71.2 x 151.7 millimeters (2.8 x 5.97 in) | 75.73 x 160.53 millimeters (2.98 x 6.32 in) |
| Weight | 169 grams (5.92 ounces) | 159 grams (5.57 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back | Plastic body, glass front/back |
| Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing |
📲 Display | ||
| Galaxy S21 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/8GB) | |
| Display type | Dynamic AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.2" inches | 6.55" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~85.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~85.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 424 PPI | 402 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 1 billion |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 90Hz |
| Display features | 1300nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display | 500nits[typ] HDR10+ |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Galaxy S21 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/8GB) | |
| System version | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| Firmware update | Android 15 | Android 12 |
| User Interface | One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0 | MIUI 12 / 13 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Galaxy S21 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/8GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 2100 (5nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G SM7350-AB (5nm) |
| 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 2.4GHz Kryo 670 (Single-core) 3x 2.2GHz Kryo 670 (Triple-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 670 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G78 MP14 (854MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 642 |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 465534 (v8), 522490 (v9) Geekbench: 2909 (v5.1) GFXBench: 35fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Galaxy S21 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/8GB) | |
| RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR5 | 8GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 128GB (104GB available) UFS 3.1 | 128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.2 |
| External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Galaxy S21 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/8GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat24 () TD-LTE () VoLTE | LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 () | SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78) |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | 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 Cat24 () TD-LTE () VoLTE | LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
| Galaxy S21 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/8GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 64MP telephoto f/2.029mm1/1.72"0.8µmPDAFOIS1.1x-optical-zoom3x-hybrid-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"1.4µmSuper-Steady-video | (triple camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2119°1/4"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4AF |
| Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 10120x6328 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm (lens) | 26mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/1.76" inches | 1/1.97" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.8µm pixel | 0.7µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Not 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 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/8GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 10 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 3872x2592 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/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm (lens) | 27mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/3.24" inches | 1/3.4" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.22µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Galaxy S21 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/8GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG | Mono sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones | 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 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/8GB) | |
| 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 | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.2 + 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 | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Galaxy S21 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/8GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Galaxy S21 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/8GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 4250 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 25W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 33W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+ USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | 15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Galaxy S21 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/8GB) | |
| 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 Gray, White, Violet, Pink • Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard) • Samsung DeX | • Colors: Truffle Black, Mint Green, Citrus Yellow • Silicon case included |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Galaxy S21 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/8GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.456W/kg (head), 1.509W/kg (body) | feature not registered |