Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (Global 128GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G9900 256GB)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.55"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
64
MP
MP
20mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4250
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.4"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
12.2
MP
MP
32mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G9900 256GB)
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27 Common items in both devices |
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back |
Dolby Vision/HDR10+ / HDR10+ |
1080x2400 pixels |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
f/1.8 (aperture) |
4K UHD (3840x2160) |
+20 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (Global 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G9900 256GB) | |
Model | Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (Global 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G9900 256GB) |
Other model names | Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (2109119DG) New Edition | Galaxy S21 FE 5G SM-G9900 Dual-SIM (Exynos) |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | China |
Brand | Xiaomi | Samsung |
Release date | 10/2/2021, Announced: 9/15/2021 | 1/7/2022, Announced: 1/4/2022 |
Depth | 6.81 millimeters (0.27 inches) | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 75.73 x 160.53 millimeters (2.98 x 6.32 in) | 74.5 x 155.7 millimeters (2.93 x 6.13 in) |
Weight | 158 grams (5.53 ounces) | 177 grams (6.2 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back |
Protection against water and others | IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (Global 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G9900 256GB) | |
Display type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.55" inches | 6.4" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~85.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~85.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 402 PPI | 411 PPI |
Colors | 1 billion | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass Victus |
Refresh rate | 90Hz | 120Hz |
Display features | 500nits[typ], 800nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+ | 1300nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (Global 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G9900 256GB) | |
System version | Android 11 | Android 12 |
Firmware update | Android 13 | Android 14 |
User Interface | MIUI 12.5 / 13 / 14 | One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (Global 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G9900 256GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325) (6nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 2100 (5nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Single-core) 3x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) | 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) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 642L (550MHz) | ARM Mali-G78 MP14 (854MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 527663 (v9) Geekbench: 2832 (v5.1) GFXBench: 28fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (Global 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G9900 256GB) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 8GB LPDDR5 |
Internal storage | 128GB (103GB available) UFS 2.2 | 256GB (215GB available) UFS 3.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (Global 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G9900 256GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 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 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE | LTE Cat20 (1, 3, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 38, 41, 66, 77, 78) | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 41, 78, 79) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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 850/900/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE | LTE Cat20 (1, 3, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 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, SA/NSA |
📷 Camera | ||
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (Global 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G9900 256GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2119°1/4"1.12µm 5MP telephoto macro f/2.450mm1/5"1.12µmAF | (triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°13mm1/3"1.12µm 8MP telephoto f/2.476mm1/4.5"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom |
Main camera resolution | 10120x6328 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/1.97" inches | 1/1.76" inches |
Pixel size | 0.7µm pixel | 1.8µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion) | 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion) |
📸 Front camera | ||
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (Global 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G9900 256GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 20 megapixels | 32 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 5952x3348 pixels | 6528x4896 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | 27mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/3.4" inches | 1/2.74" inches |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (Global 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G9900 256GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | 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 | ||
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (Global 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G9900 256GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter | Type-C reversible connector |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C SlimPort® |
Bluetooth | 5.2 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + 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 | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, NavIC | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (Global 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G9900 256GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (Global 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G9900 256GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4250 mAh | 4500 mAh |
Charger, watts | 33W Wired fast charging | 25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | 15W Qi wireless charging 4.5W Reverse wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (Global 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G9900 256GB) | |
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: Truffle Black, Bubblegum Blue, Peach Pink, Snowflake White • Google Pay | • Colors: Graphite, White, Lavender, Olive |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (Global 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G9900 256GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.09W/kg (head), 1.05W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.59W/kg (head), 0.95W/kg (body) | 0.674W/kg (head), 1.501W/kg (body) |