Samsung Galaxy S21+ vs Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S21+ Plus vs Xiaomi Mi Note 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
12.2
MP
MP
10mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4800
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x1920
22.6
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
4070
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S21+
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15 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
Ambient light sensor |
Barometer |
+8 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 Note 2 (64GB) | |
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Model | Galaxy S21+ | Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB) |
Other model names | Galaxy S21 Plus 5G SM-G996B/DS | Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Standard edition (64GB+4GB), Xiaomi Scorpio |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | China, Hong Kong |
Brand | Samsung | Xiaomi |
Release date | 1/29/2021, Announced: 1/14/2021 | 10/25/2016 |
Depth | 7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 75.6 x 161.5 millimeters (2.98 x 6.36 in) | 77.3 x 156.2 millimeters (3.04 x 6.15 in) |
Weight | 200 grams (7 ounces) | 166 grams (5.81 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy S21+ | Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB) | |
Display type | Dynamic AMOLED | AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.7" inches | 5.7" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~88.8% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~74.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1080x1920 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 393 PPI | 386 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass Victus | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | 1300nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy S21+ | Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB) | |
System version | Android 11 | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
Firmware update | Android 14 | feature not registered |
User Interface | One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy S21+ | Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 2100 (5nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AC Pro (14nm) |
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) | Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G78 MP14 (854MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 530 650Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 622276 (v8) Geekbench: 3476 (v5.1) GFXBench: 54fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy S21+ | Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB) | |
RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR5 | 4GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 128GB (104GB available) UFS 3.1 | 64GB (54GB available) |
External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy S21+ | Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 5000/1920 Mbps | 600/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Tri-Band 900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800, GSM 900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat24 () TD-LTE () VoLTE | LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 () | Not supported |
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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat24 () TD-LTE () VoLTE | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy S21+ | Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB) | |
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 | 22.6 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 5488x4112 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/1.76" inches | 1/2.6" inches |
Pixel size | 1.8µm pixel | 1µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras | PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera |
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 only main camera |
Camera extras | 4K@60fps 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy S21+ | Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 10 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3872x2592 pixels | 3264x2448 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 | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/3.24" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.22µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy S21+ | Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB) | |
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, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy S21+ | Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB) | |
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 | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 4.2 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy S21+ | Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB) | |
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 Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy S21+ | Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4800 mAh | 4070 mAh |
Charger, watts | 25W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | 15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy S21+ | Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB) | |
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, Gold, Red, Violet, Pink • Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard) • Samsung DeX | • Colors: Black, Gold, Silver • MIUI 8.0 • Curved 3D glass (front and back) • Quick Charge 3.0 • Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy S21+ | Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.541W/kg (head), 1.335W/kg (body) | feature not registered |