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Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB) vs Samsung W21 5G

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro vs Samsung W21 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung W21 5G X Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB) 14Points
6.67"
AMOLED

1440x3200

64
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5160
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
7.6"
AMOLED

1768x2208

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)} 14 Advantages Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB) vs W21 5G} 12 Advantages Samsung W21 5G
+3.19GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)19%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs3.09GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
+204 grams (7.14 ounces)38%
Lighter
vs282 grams (9.87 ounces)
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+1440x3200 pixels18%
Higher resolution screen
vs1768x2208 pixels
+526 PPI41%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs372 PPI
+(triple camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP105%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 12MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+(front) 16MP59%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 10MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vs4K UHD (3840x2160)
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps
+5160 mAh15%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4500 mAh
+67W168%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs25W
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+IP53 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
256GB (218GB available)vs+512GB (455GB available)109%
More internal storage for applications and files
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)25%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass front/backvs+Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass backAdvantage
More resistant material
AMOLEDvs+Flexible Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Flexible Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
6.67"vs+7.6"14%
Larger screen
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
1/2" inchesvs+1/1.76" inches14%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

34 Common items in both devices
12GB LPDDR5
UFS 3.1
Dolby Vision/HDR10+ / HDR10+
120Hz
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
+27 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)Samsung W21 5G
 
ModelPoco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)W21 5G
Other model namesPOCO F5 Pro NFC三星W21 5G SM-W2021 (China Telecom edition)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
China
China
BrandXiaomiSamsung
Release date5/9/2023, Announced: 5/1/202311/1/2020
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)75.44 x 162.78 millimeters (2.97 x 6.41 in)128.2 x 159.2 millimeters (5.05 x 6.27 in)
Weight204 grams (7.14 ounces)282 grams (9.87 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front/backAluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back
Protection against water and othersIP53 certified: protection against dust and splashingNot supported

📲 Display

Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)Samsung W21 5G
Display typeAMOLEDFlexible Super AMOLED
Screen size6.67" inches7.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~87.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~89.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3200 pixels (20:9)1768x2208 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)526 PPI372 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display features500nits[typ], 1400nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10+
100% DCI P3
Touch Sampling Rate: 480Hz
HDR10+
Extra display: Super AMOLED 6.23" (816x2260) Gorilla Glass Victus

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)Samsung W21 5G
System versionAndroid 13Android 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 13
User InterfaceMIUI 14One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)Samsung W21 5G
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (SM8250-AB) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.19GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core)
3x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.09GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-646MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1057977 (v9)
Geekbench: 4001 (v5.1), 4009 (v6)
GFXBench: 50fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)Samsung W21 5G
RAM memory12GB LPDDR512GB LPDDR5
Internal storage256GB (218GB available)
UFS 3.1
512GB (455GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)Samsung W21 5G
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1024 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)Sub6 (1, 28, 41, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)Samsung W21 5G
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
64 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.4
(triple camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.6"1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°12mm1.12µm
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2" inches1/1.76" inches
Pixel size0.7µm pixel1.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras8K@24fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@120/240fps (slow motion)
Cover camera: 10MP (f/2.2)
4K@30/60fps
1080p@60fps
1080p@240fps (slow motion)
720p@960fps (slow motion)

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)Samsung W21 5G
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels10 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.5 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.06" inches1/3" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)Samsung W21 5G
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Dolby Atmos
Stereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)Samsung W21 5G
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)Samsung W21 5G
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)Samsung W21 5G
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5160 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, watts67W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 3+
USB Power Delivery 3.0
25W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging30W Qi wireless charging11W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy34 hours (1.4 days)31 hours (1.3 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)Samsung W21 5G
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• LiquidCool 2.0
• Colors: Gold
• Bixby
• Samsung Wireless DeX
• Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro (Global 256GB/12GB)Samsung W21 5G
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.859W/kg (head), 1.453W/kg (body)
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