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Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Galaxy M21
Detailed specifications comparison between the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy M21.
| Release Date | October 16, 2019 | March 23, 2020 |
| Operating System | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12.5, Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12.5 | Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.1 |
| Display Size | 6.53 inches | 6.4 inches |
| Display Type | IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ) | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels | 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Processor / Chipset | MediaTek MT6785V/CC Helio G90T | Exynos 9611 |
| RAM | - | - |
| Internal Storage | - | - |
| Main Camera | 64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF | 48 MP, f/2.0, PDAF |
| Selfie Camera | 20 MP, f/2.0, (wide) | 13 MP / 8 MP |
| Battery Capacity | 4500 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Charging Speed | 18W wired | 15W wired |
| 5G Support | ||
| NFC | ||
| 3.5mm Jack |
Key differences: Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Galaxy M21
- Galaxy M21 has the bigger battery (6,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh on the Redmi Note 8 Pro).
- Redmi Note 8 Pro has the faster wired charging (18W vs 15W on the Galaxy M21).
- Redmi Note 8 Pro has the higher refresh rate (120Hz vs 60Hz on the Galaxy M21).
- Redmi Note 8 Pro has the larger screen (6.53-inch vs 6.4-inch on the Galaxy M21).
- Galaxy M21 is the newer phone, released about 5 months later.
Generated from manufacturer specifications. Prices are reference launch prices in USD and vary by market.