Xiaomi 15 vs Samsung Galaxy S21

85

Beebom Score

Xiaomi 15

₹64,998

Lowest price since launch

64

Beebom Score

Key Specifications

ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 EliteSamsung Exynos 2100
Display6.36", OLED, 120 Hz6.2", AMOLED, 120 Hz
Camera50MP+50MP+50MP/32MP12MP+64MP+12MP/10MP
Battery5240 mAh4000 mAh
RAM12 GB8 GB
Storage512 GB128 GB

Top Recommendation

Recommended ForDesign, Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Build Quality and Main CameraDesign, Battery, Software and Build Quality

General

ColorsBlack, Green, White, Liquid SilverPhantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink
LaunchMarch 11, 2025January 14, 2021
AvailabilityMarch 19, 2025January 29, 2021
Launch Price₹64,999₹69,999

Display

Winner:Xiaomi 15

TypeOLEDAMOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesDolby VisionHDR10+
Size6.36 inches6.2 inches
Resolution Width1200 pixels1080 pixels
Resolution Height2670 pixels2400 pixels
Resolution Ratio20:920:9
Pixel Per Inch460 ppi421 ppi
Display Resolution1.5KFHD+
Peak Brightness3200 nits1300 nits

Body

Winner:Tie

Weight192 grams169 grams
FrontXiaomi Shield GlassGorilla Glass Victus
BackGlassPlastic
SideAluminium FrameAluminium Frame
Build QualityXiaomi Shatterproof GlassCorning Gorilla Glass Victus
PortUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2
IP ratingIP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)
SpeakerStereo SpeakersStereo Speakers, Tuned by AKG

Processor

Winner:Xiaomi 15

Chipset BrandQualcommSamsung
Chipset NameSnapdragon 8 EliteExynos 2100
CPUOcta-coreOcta-core
GPUAdreno 830Mali-G78 MP14
Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkinXiaomi HyperOSOne UI
OS Updates(Years)4 year4 year

Main Camera

Winner:Xiaomi 15

Camera Resolution50 MP12 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution50 MP64 MP
Camera 2 TypeTelephotoTelephoto
Camera 3 Resolution50 MP12 MP
Camera 3 TypeUltra-wideUltra-wide
FeaturesDual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Laser Auto Focus, Leica Branded Lenses, PanoramaAuto Focus, Auto-HDR, Digital Zoom, LED flash, Panorama
StabilizationHybrid StabilizationOIS
Video10-bit Log, 10-bit rec., Dolby Vision, gyro-EIS, HDR, HDR10+gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording

Selfie Camera

Winner:Xiaomi 15

Front Camera Resolution32 MP10 MP
Front Camera TypeWideWide-angle
FeaturesHDR, PanoramaAuto-HDR, Dual Video Call, Face Unlock
Video1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30/60fps, gyro-EIS1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps

Battery

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21

Capacity5240 mAh4000 mAh
Battery TypeSilicon CarbonLithium Ion
Wireless Chargingtruetrue
Charging Speed90 w25 w

Memory

Winner:Xiaomi 15

Storage512 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 3.1
RAM12 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5

Network

Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and eSIM dual stand-by)
Network5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Winner:Xiaomi 15

WLANWi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/beWi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth5.4
PositioningBDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1+L5), QZSS (L1+L5)BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS
NFCYesYes
RadioNoFM Radio (region specific)

Features

Fingerprint ScannerUltrasonic (under display)Ultrasonic (under display)
AI FeaturesAI Assistant, AI Photo Enhancements, AI Remover, AI SummaryChat Assist, Circle to Search
SensorsAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Two-way Satellite Communication, X-Axis Linear MotorAccelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX