Samsung Galaxy S21 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy S21 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

Compare
Samsung Galaxy S21 5GSamsung Galaxy S21 5GGlobal · 8GB · 128GB · SM-G991B
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5GXiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5GGlobal · 6GB · 128GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-G991B
View datasheet
vs
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Global · 6GB · 128GB
View datasheet
vs

Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 8.5 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		8.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 7.7Design & Materials 7.5Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 7.4Performance & Hardware 7.0Performance & Hardware
Camera score 8.0Camera 7.0Camera
Connectivity score 8.5 Connectivity 8.1 Connectivity
Battery score 5.5 Battery 5.6 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.6
62 reviews
8.6
64 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G

Specs stores to buy Samsung Galaxy S21 5G Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-G991B 		Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G price comparison Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Global · 6GB · 128GB
Inches 6.2" 6.55"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 88% useful 85% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Dimensions 71.2 mm
151.7 mm
7.9 mm 		75.7 mm
160.5 mm
6.8 mm
Weight 169 g 157 g
Micro Exynos 2100
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 780
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 749.100
v10 		567.671
v9
Battery 4000 mAh 4250 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX555
2 3 		1
64 Mpx · ƒ/1.79
GW3
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 10 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 20 Mpx · ƒ/2.24
Bands
OS Android 14 Upside-down cake Android 11 Red Velvet Cake

Brand
Brand Samsung Xiaomi
Aliases SM-G991B Renoir, M2101K9AG, Xiaomi Mi 11 Youth

Release Date
Release date January 2021,
3 years ago 		March 2021,
3 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Size
71.2 mm • 151.7 mm • 7.9 mm
See more details
 Print 3D Model
75.7 mm • 160.5 mm • 6.8 mm
See more details
 Print 3D Model
Weight 169 g 157 g
Usable surface 88 % 85 %
Materials Plastic, Aluminium Plastic, Glass
Resistance IP68 -
Colors
White

Pink

Gray

Violet
Black

Yellow

Green

Screen
Diagonal 6.2" 6.55"
Type AMOLED • Dynamic Amoled 2X AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2400 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2400 px
Density 424 Pixels per inch 402 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 1300 cd/m²
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10+
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 90 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 240 Hz
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • Max brightness HBM - 800 cd/m²
  • 5000000:1 contrast ratio
  • TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
  • HDR10
  • DCI-P3
  • 10 Bits panel
  • Dolby Vision
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 6
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.2
8.5
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.4
9.3
Is it comfortable?
9.5
9.4
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.0
8.4
Number of reviews
62 reviews
64 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Samsung Exynos 2100 Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G
CPU 1x Cortex-X1 2,91 GHz + 3x Cortex-A78 2,81 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 2,21 GHz. 1x Kryo 670 (Cortex-A78) 2.4 GHz +3x Cortex-A78 2.2 GHz +4x Cortex-A551.9 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 5 nm 5 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-G78 MC14 Qualcomm Adreno 642

RAM
RAM 8 GB 6 GB
Type RAM LPDDR5 LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
749.100
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 85% of devices
See more details
567.671
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 78% of devices
See more details

Storage
Capacity 128 GB 128 GB
Type UFS Storage 3.1 UFS Storage 2.2
SD Slot No Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, on the side

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Geomagnetic
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual

Audio

Audio
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 2 microphones

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No Yes
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.9
9.0
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.1
8.8
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.2
8.3
Number of reviews
62 reviews
64 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Triple rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 64 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX555 Samsung GW3
Type CMOS ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.79
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.80 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/1.76" 1/1.97"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle + Macro

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
12.2 Mpx
8 Mpx
Sensor
Sony IMX563
Unknown
Type
CMOS
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
1.40 µm
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/2.55"
--
3
Camera type

Telephoto + portrait

Macro lens
Resolution
64 Mpx
5 Mpx
Sensor
Samsung Bright S5KGW2
Unknown
Type
ISOCELL
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.0
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
0.80 µm
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/1.72"
--

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
960 fps 		Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • 8K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Night Mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 10 Mpx 20 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX374 Unknown
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.24
Pixel size 1.22 µm --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/3.2" --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
111
Mobile
118
Photo
90
Video
132
Selfie
125
Photo
145
Video
 --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.5
8.9
Quality of nighttime photos
8.6
7.8
Quality of selfies
8.9
8.2
Does it have a powerful flash?
9.0
8.1
Number of reviews
62 reviews
64 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • ANT+
  • APT-x
  • SBC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • LDAC
  • AAC

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.460 W/Kg on head
1.510 W/Kg on body 		0.555 W/Kg on head
0.889 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- 1.030 W/Kg on head
1.060 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • ANT+
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • VoWiFi

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.9
9.0
Quality of the GPS
9.1
9.1
And the WiFi?
9.1
9.3
Number of reviews
62 reviews
64 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
See more details
4250 mAh
See more details
Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
25.0W 		Yes,
33.0W
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 8%
    Less than half day
  • 40%
    Less than a day
  • 37%
    One day
  • 11%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 20%
    Less than a day
  • 47%
    One day
  • 27%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
62 reviews
64 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 14
    Android 14 Upside-down cake, 7 months ago
  • MIUI V12 (Android 11)
    Android 11 Red Velvet Cake, 3 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 2%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 87%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 12%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 83%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 14%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 2%
    Once a year
  • 33%
    Every six months
  • 66%
    Every two months or less
  • 8%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 57%
    Every six months
  • 28%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
62 reviews
64 reviews
Prices
From $ 243 --
From $ 224 --

Others

Common comparisons