Samsung Galaxy A21s vs Xiaomi 14

The Samsung Galaxy A21s (2020) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Xiaomi 14 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $215 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 14 leads — 75/100 vs 29/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A21s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4610); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 14 is faster in AnTuTu (2,363,726 vs 234,339).

The Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s by 46 points (75/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A21s
Performance 16
Display 32
Camera 30
Battery 52
Portability 55
Value for money 18
Xiaomi 14
Performance 82
Display 85
Camera 71
Battery 65
Portability 61
Value for money 62
What makes Samsung Galaxy A21s better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4610 mAh
  • Lighter: 192g vs 193g
  • Cheaper at launch: $215 vs $599

  • Overall rating 29/100
What makes Xiaomi 14 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2363726 vs 234339
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2200 vs 300
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7000 vs 836
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better camera (71/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better portability (61/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A21s vs the Xiaomi 14, the Xiaomi 14 scores 46 points higher (75/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (82/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (71/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (65/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A21s — 18/100, Xiaomi 14 — 62/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (82/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (71/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100).

Samsung Galaxy A21s: The Samsung Galaxy A21s is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 14: The Xiaomi 14 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A21s Xiaomi 14
Processor Exynos 850 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 234339 2363726
Geekbench Single 300 2200
Geekbench Multi 836 7000
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2670x1200
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4610 mAh
Charging 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 138
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 32 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB / 6GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 / HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.7×75.3×8.9 mm 152.8×71.5×8.2 mm
Weight 192 g 193 g
Launch price $215 $599
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A21s
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 13MP
30
camera
Xiaomi 14
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
71
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A21s
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Xiaomi 14
  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2670x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A21s
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Xiaomi 14
  • 4610 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
65
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A21s and Xiaomi 14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A21s Exynos 850
29/100
234339 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 14 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
75/100 +90.1%
2363726 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 14 leads Samsung Galaxy A21s by 90.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy A21s
$215
Xiaomi 14
$599

Launch price difference: $384. Samsung Galaxy A21s was $384 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (82/100 vs 16/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (85/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (71/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A21s or the Xiaomi 14?

The Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s by 46 points (75/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A21s and the Xiaomi 14?

The Samsung Galaxy A21s has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Xiaomi 14 — 75/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A21s or the Xiaomi 14?

The Xiaomi 14 leads on camera score (71/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A21s or the Xiaomi 14?

The Xiaomi 14 leads on performance (82/100 vs 16/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A21s over the Xiaomi 14?

The Samsung Galaxy A21s is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 14 is a better fit for gamers and power users.