Xiaomi Redmi 9 (32GB NFC) vs Samsung W21 5G
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 9 vs Samsung W21 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.53"
IPS
IPS
1080x2340
13
MP
MP
8mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5020
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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7.6"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1768x2208
12.2
MP
MP
10mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung W21 5G
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19 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
LED flash |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
+12 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 | ||
Redmi 9 (32GB NFC) | Samsung W21 5G | |
Model | Redmi 9 (32GB NFC) | W21 5G |
Other model names | Xiaomi Redmi 9 (Global) M2004J19G | 三星W21 5G SM-W2021 (China Telecom edition) |
Country or region available | (Europe) | China |
Brand | Xiaomi | Samsung |
Release date | 6/10/2020 | 11/1/2020 |
Depth | 9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches) | 6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 77.01 x 163.32 millimeters (3.03 x 6.43 in) | 128.2 x 159.2 millimeters (5.05 x 6.27 in) |
Weight | 198 grams (6.93 ounces) | 282 grams (9.87 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Redmi 9 (32GB NFC) | Samsung W21 5G | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Flexible Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.53" inches | 7.6" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~89.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) | 1768x2208 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 395 PPI | 372 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass Victus |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
Display features | 400nits[typ] | HDR10+ Extra display: Super AMOLED 6.23" (816x2260) Gorilla Glass Victus |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Redmi 9 (32GB NFC) | Samsung W21 5G | |
System version | Android 10 | Android 10 |
Firmware update | Android 11 | Android 13 |
User Interface | MIUI 12 | One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Redmi 9 (32GB NFC) | Samsung W21 5G | |
Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G80 (MT6769V/CU) (12nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (SM8250-AB) (7nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-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 controller | ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (950MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-646MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 201829 (v8) Geekbench: 1325 (v5.1) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Redmi 9 (32GB NFC) | Samsung W21 5G | |
RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR4X | 12GB LPDDR5 |
Internal storage | 32GB (20GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 512GB (455GB available) UFS 3.1 |
External storage | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Redmi 9 (32GB NFC) | Samsung W21 5G | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated 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 | 300/50 Mbps | 2000/1024 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) 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 network | Not supported | Sub6 (1, 28, 41, 78, 79) |
Primary 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 |
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 Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) 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 network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
📷 Camera | ||
Redmi 9 (32GB NFC) | Samsung W21 5G | |
Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 13 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4.0"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth 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 resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 28mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/3.1" inches | 1/1.76" inches |
Pixel size | 1.12µm 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 | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | Cover camera: 10MP (f/2.2) 4K@30/60fps 1080p@60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion) |
📸 Front camera | ||
Redmi 9 (32GB NFC) | Samsung W21 5G | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 3872x2592 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | 27mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/4" inches | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 1.22µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Redmi 9 (32GB NFC) | Samsung W21 5G | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG |
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, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Redmi 9 (32GB NFC) | Samsung W21 5G | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (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, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Redmi 9 (32GB NFC) | Samsung W21 5G | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Redmi 9 (32GB NFC) | Samsung W21 5G | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5020 mAh | 4500 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging | 25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | 11W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | 31 hours (1.3 days) | 31 hours (1.3 days) |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Redmi 9 (32GB NFC) | Samsung W21 5G | |
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: Carbon Gray, Sunset Purple, Ocean Green, Pink/Blue • 10W charger included | • Colors: Gold • Bixby • Samsung Wireless DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC) |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Redmi 9 (32GB NFC) | Samsung W21 5G | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.913W/kg (head), 0.999W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.711W/kg (head), 1.059W/kg (body) | 0.859W/kg (head), 1.453W/kg (body) |