Xiaomi 15 vs Samsung Galaxy S21
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 2100 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.36", 1.5K 12-bit quad curved LTPO OLED, 120 Hz | 6.2", FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+50MP+50MP/32MP | 12MP+64MP+12MP/10MP | ||
| Battery | 5240 mAh | 4000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 512 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 2100 | ||
| Display | 6.36", 1.5K 12-bit quad curved LTPO OLED, 120 Hz | 6.2", FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+50MP+50MP/32MP | 12MP+64MP+12MP/10MP | ||
| Battery | 5240 mAh | 4000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 512 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Battery, Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Software, Design and Build Quality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Battery, Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Software, Design and Build Quality |
General
| Colors | Black, Green, White, Liquid Silver | Phantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 11, 2025 | January 14, 2021 | ||
| Availability | March 19, 2025 | January 29, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹64,999 | ₹69,999 | ||
| Colors | Black, Green, White, Liquid Silver | Phantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink | ||
| Launch | March 11, 2025 | January 14, 2021 | ||
| Availability | March 19, 2025 | January 29, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹64,999 | ₹69,999 |
Display
Winner:Xiaomi 15
| Type | 1.5K 12-bit quad curved LTPO OLED | FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.36 inches | 6.2 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1200 pixels | 1080 pixels pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2670 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 421 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3200 nits | 1300 nits | ||
| Type | 1.5K 12-bit quad curved LTPO OLED | FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.36 inches | 6.2 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1200 pixels | 1080 pixels pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2670 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 421 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3200 nits | 1300 nits |
Body
Winner:Tie
| Weight | 191 or 192 (Liquid Silver) grams | 169 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Xiaomi Shield Glass | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Plastic | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Xiaomi Shatterproof Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers , Tuned by AKG | ||
| Weight | 191 or 192 (Liquid Silver) grams | 169 grams | ||
| Front | Xiaomi Shield Glass | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Plastic | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Xiaomi Shatterproof Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers , Tuned by AKG |
Processor
Winner:Xiaomi 15
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Samsung | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Exynos 2100 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Mali-G78 MP14 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Xiaomi HyperOS 2.0 | One UI 6.1 | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 | 4 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Samsung | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Exynos 2100 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Mali-G78 MP14 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Xiaomi HyperOS 2.0 | One UI 6.1 | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 | 4 |
Main Camera
Winner:Xiaomi 15
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 50 MP | 64 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Leica Branded Lenses, Laser Auto Focus, HDR, Panorama, Dual LED Dual-tone Flash | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama, Digital Zoom, Auto Focus | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | 8K@24/30fps (HDR), 4K@24/30/60fps (HDR10+, 10-bit Dolby Vision HDR, 10-bit LOG), 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps, gyro-EIS | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 50 MP | 64 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Leica Branded Lenses, Laser Auto Focus, HDR, Panorama, Dual LED Dual-tone Flash | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama, Digital Zoom, Auto Focus | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | 8K@24/30fps (HDR), 4K@24/30/60fps (HDR10+, 10-bit Dolby Vision HDR, 10-bit LOG), 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps, gyro-EIS | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Xiaomi 15
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 10 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | HDR, Panorama | Dual Video Call, Auto-HDR, Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | HDR, Panorama | Dual Video Call, Auto-HDR, Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Xiaomi 15
| Capacity | 5240 mAh | 4000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Silicon Carbon | Lithium Ion | ||
| Charging Speed | 90 w | 25 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | ||
| Capacity | 5240 mAh | 4000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Silicon Carbon | Lithium Ion | ||
| Charging Speed | 90 w | 25 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
Memory
Winner:Xiaomi 15
| Storage | 512 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 | ||
| Storage | 512 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and eSIM dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and eSIM dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
Winner:Xiaomi 15
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | |||
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | FM Radio (region specific) | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | |||
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | FM Radio (region specific) |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | AI Photo Enhancements, AI Remover, AI Summary, AI Assistant | Circle to Search, Chat Assist | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Color Spectrometer, Ambient Light Sensor, X-axis Linear Motor, Two Way Satellite Communication | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Gyroscope, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
| AI Features | AI Photo Enhancements, AI Remover, AI Summary, AI Assistant | Circle to Search, Chat Assist | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Color Spectrometer, Ambient Light Sensor, X-axis Linear Motor, Two Way Satellite Communication | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Gyroscope, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) |
