Redmi Note 13R vs Samsung Galaxy A21s
The Redmi Note 13R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy A21s (2020) runs on the Exynos 850. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 13R leads — 29/100 vs 19/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 13R has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP.
Redmi Note 13R
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- Bigger battery: 5030 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 205g
- Better camera (25/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 13R vs the Samsung Galaxy A21s, the Redmi Note 13R scores 10 points higher (29/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 13R significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (25/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R is a bit better (41/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (60/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (95/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 13R | Samsung Galaxy A21s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2 | Exynos 850 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 234339 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 836 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5030 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 14, HyperOS | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm | 163.7×75.3×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 192 g | |
| Price | — | $215 |
Redmi Note 13R
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi Note 13R
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi Note 13R
- 5030 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 13R
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 13R significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (25/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R is a bit better (41/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (60/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (95/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 13R or the Samsung Galaxy A21s?
The Redmi Note 13R is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A21s — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 13R and the Samsung Galaxy A21s?
The Redmi Note 13R has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Samsung Galaxy A21s — 19/100.
Should you choose the Redmi Note 13R over the Samsung Galaxy A21s?
The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A21s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.