Xiaomi Redmi S2 (32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M11 (SM-M115F/DSN)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi S2 vs Samsung Galaxy M11 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/21/2020 12:29 AM, updated: 11/2/2021 7:38 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy M11 X Xiaomi Redmi S2 (32GB) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

720x1440

12
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3080
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Samsung Galaxy M11 (SM-M115F/DSN) Compare Xiaomi Redmi S2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
PLS

720x1560

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi S2 (32GB)

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!

11 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi S2 (32GB)	vs	11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M11 (SM-M115F/DSN)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core11% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+170 grams (5.95 ounces)16% Lighter	vs	197 grams (6.9 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)11% Thinner	vs	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+269 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	268 PPI
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
720x1440 pixels	vs	+720x1560 pixels8% Higher resolution screen
5.99"	vs	+6.4"7% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 13MP + 5MP + 2MP16% Higher resolution main camera
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 8.1 Oreo	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
3080 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh62% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10W	vs	+15W50% 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.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

30 Common items in both devices

3GB LPDDR3

32GB (21GB available)

eMMC 5.1

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

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📱 Model features
	Redmi S2 (32GB)	Galaxy M11 (SM-M115F/DSN)
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Model	Redmi S2 (32GB)	Galaxy M11 (SM-M115F/DSN)
Other model names	红米自拍手机S2, Xiaomi S2, Xiaomi Ysl	Samsung Galaxy M11 SM-M115F/DSN NFC (32GB+3GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International), China	(Europe), Kazakhstan, Russia, Taiwan, Ukraine
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	5/1/2018	5/4/2020, Announced: 3/30/2020
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.26 x 160.73 millimeters (3.04 x 6.33 in)	76.3 x 161.4 millimeters (3 x 6.35 in)
Weight	170 grams (5.95 ounces)	197 grams (6.9 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi S2 (32GB)	Galaxy M11 (SM-M115F/DSN)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	5.99" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels	720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	269 PPI	268 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi S2 (32GB)	Galaxy M11 (SM-M115F/DSN)
System version	Android 7.1.2 Nougat	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 8.1 Oreo	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi S2 (32GB)	Galaxy M11 (SM-M115F/DSN)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 89022 (v8)
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi S2 (32GB)	Galaxy M11 (SM-M115F/DSN)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi S2 (32GB)	Galaxy M11 (SM-M115F/DSN)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	CDMA 800 (China), GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	M1803E6G Global version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 M1803E6E, M1803E6C, M1803E6T versions: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 M1803E6G Global version: LTE (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40) M1803E6E, M1803E6C, M1803E6T versions: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Redmi S2 (32GB)	Galaxy M11 (SM-M115F/DSN)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth	(triple camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.214mm115° 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi S2 (32GB)	Galaxy M11 (SM-M115F/DSN)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi S2 (32GB)	Galaxy M11 (SM-M115F/DSN)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM
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 S2 (32GB)	Galaxy M11 (SM-M115F/DSN)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi S2 (32GB)	Galaxy M11 (SM-M115F/DSN)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi S2 (32GB)	Galaxy M11 (SM-M115F/DSN)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3080 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi S2 (32GB)	Galaxy M11 (SM-M115F/DSN)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Gray, Gold, Rose Gold, Blue, Black • MIUI 10 • 18:9 screen	• Colors: Black, Metallic Blue, Violet • One UI 2.0 • Live focus
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi S2 (32GB)	Galaxy M11 (SM-M115F/DSN)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.52W/kg (head), 0.89W/kg (body)