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Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G (64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A21 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A21 X Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G (64GB) 18Points
6.88"
IPS

720x1640

50
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5160
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
08Points Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G X
6.5"
PLS

720x1600

16
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G (64GB)

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!

Redmi 14C 5G (64GB)} 18 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G (64GB) vs Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)17%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+4GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR3
+64GB (48GB available)140%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (20GB available)
+UFS 2.2Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT PLS
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+720x1640 pixels2%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1600 pixels
+6.88"6%
Larger screen
vs6.5"
+(dual camera) 50MP + 0.08MP79%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(quad camera) 16MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 10
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+5160 mAh29%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4000 mAh
+18W20%
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.
vs15W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
212 grams (7.42 ounces)vs+193 grams (6.76 ounces)10%
Lighter
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)1%
Thinner
260 PPIvs+270 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 13MP60%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensorvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos

27 Common items in both devices
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+20 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Redmi 14C 5G (64GB)Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)
ModelRedmi 14C 5G (64GB)Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)
Other model namesRedmi 14C 5G 2411DRN47IGalaxy A21 SM-A215U (Sprint, T-Mobile, US Cellular, Verizon)
Country or region available(Global, International)India
(Global, International), India
USA
USA
BrandXiaomiSamsung
Release date1/10/2025, Announced: 1/6/20256/26/2020
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)77.8 x 171.88 millimeters (3.06 x 6.77 in)76.7 x 167.8 millimeters (3.02 x 6.61 in)
Weight212 grams (7.42 ounces)193 grams (6.76 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Redmi 14C 5G (64GB)Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT PLS
Screen size6.88" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~79.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1640 pixels720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)260 PPI270 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features450nits[typ], 600nits[peak]
Always-On Display
Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz
Not supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Redmi 14C 5G (64GB)Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)
System versionAndroid 14Android 10
Firmware updateAndroid 15feature not registered
User InterfaceHyperOSfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Redmi 14C 5G (64GB)Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (SM4450) (4nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core)
6x 1.95GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 613 (955MHz)PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 246255 (v10)feature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Redmi 14C 5G (64GB)Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (48GB available)
UFS 2.2
32GB (20GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Redmi 14C 5G (64GB)Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 8, 28)
TD-LTE (40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 8, 28)
TD-LTE (40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Redmi 14C 5G (64GB)Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
50 megapixels
0.08MP depth f/3.0
(quad camera)
16 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4.0"1.12ยตm
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.06" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1ยตm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@30fpsfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Redmi 14C 5G (64GB)Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.06" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Redmi 14C 5G (64GB)Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphone2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
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

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Redmi 14C 5G (64GB)Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Redmi 14C 5G (64GB)Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Redmi 14C 5G (64GB)Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5160 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 1.0
15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy42 hours (1.8 days)feature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Redmi 14C 5G (64GB)Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Stargaze Black, Starlight Blue, Stardust Purpleโ€ข Colors: Black
โ€ข One UI 2.0

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Redmi 14C 5G (64GB)Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.6W/kg (head), 1.27W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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