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Samsung Galaxy S21+ vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G

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SamsungGalaxy S21+XiaomiMi 11 Lite 5G
Overview
ReleasedJanuary 2021April 2021
Display
Screen size6.7″6.55″
Resolution2400 × 10802400 × 1080
Sharpness393 pixels per inch402 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz90 Hz
Peak brightness–800 nits
Display typeFlat FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O Display (2,400 × 1,080), HDR10+ certified; adaptive 120 Hz (48–120 Hz); 6.7 inches as a full rectangle, 6.5 inches with rounded cornersFlat 10-bit AMOLED with Gorilla Glass 6.
Pixel density394 ppi–
Brightness detail1,300 nits peak500 nits typical and up to 800 nits in high-brightness mode.
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus front and back–
Display featuresEye Comfort ShieldHDR10+, DCI-P3 colour and 240 Hz touch sampling.
Performance
ChipExynos 2100Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G
Memory8 GB6 GB – 8 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 GB
CPU5 nm, 64-bit octa-core, 2.9 GHz + 2.8 GHz + 2.2 GHz; 8 GB of LPDDR5 RAMEight-core Kryo 670 CPU up to 2.4 GHz. This is the original Snapdragon 780G model, distinct from the 4G Mi 11 Lite and later 11 Lite 5G NE.
GPU–Adreno 642.
Storage type128 or 256 GB; no microSD slotLPDDR4X and UFS 2.2; hybrid microSD expansion up to 512 GB, according to the maker's support FAQ.
Cameras
Main camera12 MP64 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MP8 MP
Telephoto camera64 MPNone
Optical zoom1.1×None
Front camera10 MP20 MP
Main camera12 MP wide-angle, Dual Pixel AF, OIS, F1.8, 1.8 µm, 79°f/1.79 and six-element lens; no optical stabilisation (Notebookcheck).
Ultra wide camera12 MP fixed focus, F2.2, 1.4 µm, 120°f/2.2 and 119° field of view.
Telephoto camera64 MP, phase detection AF, OIS, F2.0, 0.8 µm, 76°; 1.1x optical zoom (MobileSyrup)–
Front camera10 MP Dual Pixel AF, F2.2, 1.22 µm, 80°20 MP, f/2.24; night and portrait modes.
Zoom3x Hybrid Optic Zoom; 30x Space Zoom–
Video recording8K at 24 fps; 4K at 60 fpsRear 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fps; 720p or 1080p slow motion at 120 fps.
Front video–Time-lapse selfies; the UK maker sheet does not publish front-camera frame rates.
Camera features–Additional 5 MP f/2.4 telemacro camera with contrast autofocus at 3–7 cm; this is a close-focus camera rather than an optical telephoto zoom.
Battery and charging
Battery4,800 mAh4,250 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 22 hours–
Wired chargingUp to 25 WUp to 33 W
Wireless chargingUp to 15 WNone
Battery life detail4,800 mAh typical, 4,660 mAh rated; wireless video playback up to 22 hours; internet use up to 15 hours (LTE) or 17 hours (Wi-Fi); talk time up to 40 hours (4G)4,250 mAh typical capacity.
Wired chargingUSB PD 3.0 (PPS) fast charging, AFC and QC2.0 compatible; up to 25 W33 W charger included. Maker support lists Quick Charge 4+, Quick Charge 3+ and USB Power Delivery 3.0 for the phone; supplied adapter supports Quick Charge 3.0, USB-PD and PPS.
Wireless chargingFast Wireless Charging 2.0 (WPC); up to 15 W–
Charges other devicesWireless PowerShare–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight200 g159 g
Thickness7.8 mm6.81 mm
Height × width161.5 × 75.6 mm160.53 × 75.73 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP53
MaterialsMetal frame with Contour Cut camera housing; Deluxe Frosted Haze matte finishMatte glass back and plastic frame (TechRadar and Notebookcheck).
ColoursPhantom Violet, Phantom Silver, Phantom BlackTruffle Black, Citrus Yellow and Mint Green.
Water resistance detailIP68, up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; not advised for beach or pool use–
BiometricsUltrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor, face recognitionSide fingerprint reader integrated into the power button and face unlock.
SensorsUltrasonic fingerprint, accelerometer, barometer, gyro, geomagnetic, Hall, proximity, ambient lightInfrared blaster, proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass and linear motor.
SpeakersStereo speakers; UHQ 32-bit and DSD64/128 playbackDual speakers.
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 11MIUI 12 based on Android 11.
In the box–33 W adapter, USB-C cable, USB-C to 3.5 mm adapter, SIM tool, soft case and documents. April 2021 is the conservative first-sale month from TechRadar's actual retail-availability account; an exact maker-confirmed day remains unverified.
Connectivity
Mobile network5G (NSA, SA), Sub65G, 4G, 3G and 2G; global/UK published LTE bands include 20 and 28. VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling depend on the operator.
SIMNano-SIM and eSIMOne nano-SIM plus a hybrid slot for a second nano-SIM or microSD card; no eSIM, according to the maker's support FAQ.
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAMWi-Fi 6, 5 and 4; 2.4 and 5 GHz, Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi Display.
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.2; maker support lists aptX, aptX HD, LDAC and LHDC audio codecs.
Ultra WidebandYes–
NFCYesMultifunction NFC with Google Pay; availability varies by market.
USBUSB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1; DisplayPort output up to 4K at 60 fpsUSB-C with USB 2.0 data (Notebookcheck); USB OTG and wired reverse charging confirmed by maker support. No 3.5 mm socket; audio adapter included.
PositioningGPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou–

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