Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs Xiaomi 11i
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (2021) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2100, while the Xiaomi 11i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra leads — 61/100 vs 54/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 11i has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,074,182 vs 750,481); the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi 11i doesn't; the Xiaomi 11i is noticeably lighter (207g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
Xiaomi 11i
What makes Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1074182 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1435 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3555 vs 2318
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 11i better?
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 25W
- Lighter: 207g vs 228g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 11i, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra scores 7 points higher (61/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra leads (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i and the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 11i notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (52/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | Xiaomi 11i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2100 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1074182 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1435 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3555 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 117 | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 40 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 11, MIUI 12.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 165.1×75.6×8.9 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 40MP
Xiaomi 11i
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 11i
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 11i
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and Xiaomi 11i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra leads Xiaomi 11i by 43.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i and the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 11i notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (52/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra edges out the Xiaomi 11i by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and the Xiaomi 11i?
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 11i — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra leads on camera score (55/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra leads on performance (63/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra over the Xiaomi 11i?
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is a better fit for active users.