Samsung Galaxy M21 is official and it is one of the best battery phones out there. But is it valid even under other points of view? There is no better way to discover it than comparing it with the other best mid-rangers actually available. If you are looking for the device with the highest value for money, then you can not ignore the Realme 6 and the Redmi Note 8T. With their well-balanced specifications and their incredibly affordable prices, they can be considered the perfect rivals of the Samsung Galaxy M21. In this specs comparison, you will know our opinion about them.
Samsung Galaxy M21 vs Oppo Realme 6 vs Redmi Note 8T
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T | Realme 6 | Samsung Galaxy M21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 161.1 x 75.4 x 8.6 mm, 200 grams | 162.1 x 74.8 x 8.9 mm, 191 grams | 159 x 75.1 x 8.9 mm, 188 grams |
| DISPLAY | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 409 ppi, IPS LCD | 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 405 ppi, IPS LCD | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 403 ppi, Super AMOLED |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, octa-core 2 GHz | Mediatek Helio G90T, octa-core 2.05 GHz | Samsung Exynos 9611, octa-core 2.3 GHz |
| MEMORY | 3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot | 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot | 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot |
| SOFTWARE | Android 9 Pie, MIUI | Android 10, Realme UI | Android 10, One UI |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS |
| CAMERA | Quad 48 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4 13 MP f/2.0 front camera |
Quad 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.3, f/2.4 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.0 front camera |
Triple 48 + 8 + 5 MP f/2.0, f/2.2, and f/2.2 20 MP f/2.0 front camera |
| BATTERY | 4000 mAh, fast charging 18W | 4300 mAh, fast charging 30W | 6000 mAh, fast charging 15W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Dual SIM slot | Dual SIM slot, splash resistant | Dual SIM slot |
Design
Do you prefer having a better overall look or the most premium materials? If the first option is your favorite one, then go for the Realme 6. With its punch-hole display and its reflective glass back, it looks very gorgeous to be just a midrange phone. But if you prefer having better materials, choose the Redmi Note 8T since it is the only with a glass back. I am not a fan of the design of the Samsung Galaxy M21 due to its huge camera module and its more anonymous plastic body. Note that only the Realme 6 offers protection against water, it is splash resistant.
Display
The real battle is between the Samsung Galaxy M21 and Realme 6. The former should offer a more interesting color reproduction thanks to its AMOLED display boasting more vivid colors and deeper blacks. On the other hand, the latter offers a smoother user experience with a high 90 Hz refresh rate and a 120 Hz touch-sampling rate. That is why Realme 6 is a better choice for gamers. Do you prefer a display with explosive colors or a smooth one?
Redmi Note 8T has an IPS display with a Full HD+ resolution just like the ones you can find on most of the affordable mid-range phones. None of these devices features an in-display fingerprint scanner: the Realme 6 has a side-mounted one, while the others have a rear-mounted biometric sensor.
Specs & Software
Realme 6 is much better than Samsung Galaxy M21 and Redmi Note 8T if we talk about hardware. It has a stronger Helio G90T chipset which boasts very high CPU and GPU performance. It is not a flagship-class processor, but it is an upper-midrange SoC on a phone sold at a very affordable price. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy M21 comes with the most efficient chipset which, paired with a huge battery, will guarantee a low energy consumption and a very long battery life. Redmi Note 8T runs Android 9 Pie out of the box, while Samsung Galaxy M21 and Realme 6 are based on Android 10.
Camera
On the paper, the best camera setup belongs to Realme 6. It is equipped with a quad camera including a 64 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide sensor, a dedicated macro camera, and a depth sensor. Samsung Galaxy M21 is supposed to be better at selfies with its 20 MP camera, but it also comes with a better 5 MP depth sensor. However, we have doubts about the photo quality of the primary sensor. On the paper, Redmi Note 8T is supposed to be more or less at the same level as the Samsung Galaxy M21 and it is inferior to the Realme 6.
Battery
The huge 6000 mAh battery of the Samsung Galaxy M21 not only makes it the winner of this comparison but also one of the best battery phones ever. Right after, there should be Realme 6 with its 4300 mAh battery.
Price
You can find the Redmi Note 8T in India for less than Rs. 11,000 / €135, Realme 6 is priced Rs. 13,990 / €172, and Samsung Galaxy M21 starts from Rs. 12,999 / €160. With its better chipset, cameras and a 90 Hz display, Realme 6 is definitely a more interesting handset and we pick it as the winner of this comparison. Redmi Note 8T is cheaper and offers a higher value for money, but it can not compete with its opponents when it comes to specifications (even though it is the only with NFC and a glass back). Samsung Galaxy M21 has an AMOLED display and a way bigger battery, so we think certain users may prefer it to the Realme 6.
Samsung Galaxy M21 vs Oppo Realme 6 vs Redmi Note 8T: PROs and CONS
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T
PROs
- Very affordable
- NFC
- Glass back
- Infrared port
CONS
- Smaller battery
Oppo Realme 6
PROs
- Very good display
- Splash resistant
- Good performance
- Better cameras
- Faster charging
CONS
- Nothing particular
Samsung Galaxy M21
PROs
- Best battery
- Good front camera
- AMOLED display
CONS
- Nothing particular
