Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022) vs POCO X8 Pro
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2100 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.4", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.59", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+8MP+12MP/32MP (Front) | 50MP+8MP/20MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4500mAh, 25W | 6500mAh, 100W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Design and Build Quality | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | White, Graphite, Lavender, Olive | Black, White, Green, Iron man edition | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | January 10, 2022 | March 17, 2026 | ||
| Availability | January 17, 2022 | March 23, 2026 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹49,999 | ₹32,999 |
Display
Winner:POCO X8 Pro
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.4 inches | 6.59 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1268 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2756 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 403 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3500 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022)
| Weight | 177 grams | 201.47 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Back | Plastic | Frosted Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Metal Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Hi-Res & Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
Processor
Winner:POCO X8 Pro
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | MediaTek | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Exynos 2100 | Dimensity 8500-Ultra | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Mali-G720 MC8 |
Main Camera
Winner:POCO X8 Pro
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Features | Auto HDR, LED flash | Documents Mode, HDR, panorama, Portrait mode, Pro mode, Slow Motion, Time Lapse | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | Slow Motion, Time-lapse Video |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | One UI | Poco HyperOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 4 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Beauty, AI Cutout, AI Dynamic Wallpapers, AI Interpreter, AI Reflection Remover, AI Search, AI Speech Recognition, AI Writing, Circle to Search with Google, Google Gemini |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022)
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 20 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | HdR | Face unlock, HDR Photos, Palm shutter | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 4k@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | Time Lapse, Video Teleprompter |
Battery
Winner:POCO X8 Pro
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 6500 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 100 W |
Memory
Winner:POCO X8 Pro
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM; dual stand-by) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:POCO X8 Pro
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, Navic | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Flicker Sensor, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Proximity Sensor |
