Xiaomi or Samsung - which company's smartphones are better in 2021?

In the production of these smartphones, it was necessary to save in every possible way. The South Korean company Samsung was the most active in this. This is clearly visible in display. It has mediocre quality and its resolution is only 1560x720 pixels. The owner of the device from Xiaomi at this moment will enjoy the picture in Full HD + resolution.

CPU in the Galaxy A12 smartphone is also far from the best. This is well shown by the AnTuTu benchmark, in which the competitor scores almost twice as many points. If you are going to play at least sometimes, then it is better to take Redmi 9. However, this device is infinitely far from the status of "gaming".

Usually when choosing a budget phone for camera don't pay much attention. And rightly so. Despite the presence of three or four modules in these smartphones, they shoot mediocrely. At least by modern standards. Worst of all in this regard is the Xiaomi product.

On the wireless modules South Koreans saved the most. However, it is worth recognizing that with such a display, work in the Wi-Fi 802.11n standard is quite enough. Therefore, the Galaxy A12 receives even higher praise from us, because it has a chic bonus in the form of an NFC chip that allows you to pay for purchases with your smartphone. Xiaomi, on the other hand, can boast of very few people now with the infrared port they need.

In terms of the amount of permanent and RAM both devices are absolutely equal. They are not very different and the weight. This allows us to conclude that and battery inside is about the same. Indeed, it is. And both of them support fast charging (18W in the case of Xiaomi versus 15W for a competitor). I am glad that now even in such inexpensive smartphones, a convenient USB Type-C jack is used.

In terms of sound both smartphones are not amazing. Since they belong to the budget price segment, there was only room for a lone mono speaker. The volume margin is about the same. In both cases, a 3.5 mm jack is intended for connecting headphones - this is not the case when any of the manufacturers would risk getting rid of it. Both devices also support Bluetooth 5.0.

At one time, Xiaomi became popular due to its inexpensive smartphones. Our comparison shows that even now, with a limited budget, it is better to look towards Xiaomi products.You can rest assured that it will be less annoying with slowdowns of the operating system, and its display will please you much more. But in both cases, you should not count on a good camera. And you also have to put up with the not very convenient location of the fingerprint scanner: Xiaomi has it on the back panel, and Samsung has it on the power button.

These devices included display, whose diagonal is equal to or almost equal to 6.4 inches. At the same time, both manufacturers were generous with the AMOLED panel. This means that each of its pixel glows independently. Therefore, power consumption will be low, and colors will be as saturated as possible. The resolution of both screens is the same. But Samsung has a definite advantage, which is increased to 90 Hz refresh rate. But until 2021, none is so inexpensive telephone could not boast of anything like it!

Samsung would not be itself if it had not decided to save on certain components. In the case of the Galaxy A32, this is noticeable in processor and random access memory. If the South Korean has a Helio G80 chip, then the Chinese received a slightly more powerful Helio G95. The difference becomes especially noticeable when you start some game that uses three-dimensional graphics.

If speak about rear camera, then a small advantage is on the side of Samsung.But, again, the difference can only be felt in a direct comparison, when both smartphones photograph the same object. Admittedly, to shoot images and videos, you should buy some more expensive smartphone anyway.

Separately, it should be noted front camera. At Xiaomi, it is an island, while the South Koreans made it teardrop-shaped. But this is its only drawback. Like it or not, Samsung has both a higher resolution and an increased aperture ratio. As a result, the frames are clearer, not to mention the quality of the video.

On the wireless modules the South Korean firm did not save. The buyer has access to fast Wi-Fi, energy-efficient Bluetooth, and an NFC chip that is not available to the owner of Xiaomi.

If we talk about other advantages of the Galaxy A32, we can note fingerprint scanner, built into the display (on a Chinese smartphone, its role is played by the power button). Unfortunately, the list of pros ends there. What can not be said about Xiaomi. This device supports faster charging (in terms of battery capacity, devices have full parity). A Chinese smartphone can be used to listen to FM radio. And it is also one of the most affordable devices among endowed stereo speakers. Also Redmi Note 10S received moisture protection, albeit corresponding only to the IP53 class (in fact, the device is not afraid only of rain).

Both smartphones collect reviews with approximately the same ratings. At the same time, people note that they are delighted with the increased screen refresh rate of the Galaxy A32. And there are no special complaints about the front camera. But it should be recognized that Xiaomi also has its own number of advantages. Here, everyone decides for himself what characteristics of a smartphone are the most important for him.

The superiority of South Korean smartphones over Chinese ones is beginning to appear in the middle price segment. They ask for a little more for the Galaxy A52 than for the Mi 11 Lite. But you will get twice as much amount of permanent memory. 128 GB allows you not to think about buying a microSD card. It will also make you much more happy. rear camera. If the main module in both devices provides approximately the same result of photography, then the additional ones are implemented in the Galaxy A52 a little better. In particular, the macro camera is capable of captivating, thanks to which magnificent pictures of flowers and insects are obtained. And it should also be noted that both devices can record 4K video.

Samsung's superiority is also observed in terms of front camera. It has a higher aperture and 32-megapixel resolution. It's no wonder she takes the best selfie shots.

The South Korean has a slightly more capacious battery. Fast charging in both devices is implemented almost identically. And Samsung also has a significant advantage in the form of the ability to drop it into the water - the Chinese are not afraid only of splashes and rain.

Do not think that Xiaomi is completely bad. It outperforms its competitor amount of RAM. And it also has a slightly more powerful processor built into it. Which one depends on the region of sales. The difference can also be seen in the installed displays. Yes, they both have an almost identical diagonal and the same manufacturing technology (AMOLED). And even the refresh rate in both cases is 90 Hz. However, Xiaomi has implemented support for HDR10, while Samsung does not. Therefore, the Chinese smartphone should appeal to those who are going to regularly use it to watch movies in high quality.

sound both devices are not very different. The devices received stereo speakers. If you want to output sound to headphones, then both manufacturers offer to do this through the usual 3.5 mm jack.

Both devices received a lot of various wireless modules. At Xiaomi, this list turned out to be a little more complete, since it included the infrared port needed to control the TV and other similar equipment.

Our comparison makes it clear that the Galaxy A52, despite its high popularity, cannot be called an ideal device. Its creators could be generous with more RAM, and the processor will not suit everyone. But otherwise it outperforms its competitor. Even in terms of ease of use. If the models of yesteryear suffered from a poorly functioning in-display fingerprint scanner, now there is no such problem. In a word, we recommend spending a little more, but buying a smartphone from Samsung is no longer so interesting in this price segment.

These smartphones are quite different from each other. Let's start with Xiaomi providing the best sound. And it's not about stereo speakers, which both devices are endowed with. The Bluetooth module built into the Chinese device supports the aptX HD codec. If your headphones have it, then you are in for an impressive sound. And if we keep talking about wireless modules, then the Chinese smartphone stands out for supporting the Wi-Fi 802.11ax standard.Another device received an infrared port. As for NFC, both models have this chip.

In fact, you can still find fault with Xiaomi. It lacks several design elements that we have long been accustomed to. As part of the smartphone, there was no place for a 3.5 mm audio jack. And he did not get a slot for a memory card. The Galaxy A72 has no such problems. And this despite the fact that the South Korean received 256 GB permanent memory. This is enough for the vast majority of buyers. And this smartphone is able to boast built-in display fingerprint scanner, while the Chinese should look for it on the power button.

If, when choosing a device, you will focus on screen, then difficulties await you. In terms of manufacturing technology, I would like to give preference to the South Korean, as it is an energy-efficient AMOLED. But the IPS panel of the Mi 10T boasts support for HDR10 + and an increased refresh rate of up to 144 Hz. And this smartphone got much more powerful CPU, so you can count on the fact that games will actually experience very high frame rates. In short, the Galaxy A72 is definitely not the best choice for a gamer.

Xiaomi surprises with its rear camera. Yes, it consists of only three modules. But on the other hand, the device is capable of shooting 4K video at 60 frames / s. What can I say, in the settings you can even choose 8K resolution! Both devices are also capable of boasting optical zoom and a macro camera. However, Samsung has the edge in video optical image stabilization. Trembling when walking will be deprived of the video obtained with the help of a 32-megapixel front camera.

Unfortunately, the South Korean firm saved on wireless modules. Her smartphone does not support the latest Wi-Fi standard.The Chinese competitor is also able to work in 5G networks! However, this advantage will become significant only in a few years.

Battery devices are almost the same. Fast charging is slightly better implemented by Xiaomi, but this does not play a special role. It can also be noted that Samsung can be dropped into water - a competitor may not survive this. And the Galaxy A72 is slightly lighter. However, 203 g in any case is an impressive weight that will not suit everyone.

Choosing between these two smartphones is easy enough. With the purchase of Xiaomi, you will have to put up with the lack of a memory card slot, a 3.5 mm jack and full waterproof protection. But you can shoot 8K video! Even if you have not yet acquired an appropriate TV, this will at least allow you to crop the picture without losing quality. Also, the Chinese device will appeal to the owner of a high-quality Bluetooth headset. He will arrange a game lover. In a word, if Samsung has any advantages, then they come to mind far from the first place.

If we compare top devices, then Samsung products look more interesting. Even if we consider that the Galaxy S20 Plus was released a year earlier (new items are much more expensive than Xiaomi, so it's pointless to consider them).

If speak about display, then in both cases it is made using approximately the same AMOLED technology. The South Korean device has a slightly smaller diagonal and the same resolution, which is why the pixel density is higher. HDR10+ support is implemented in both screens. At the same time, Samsung has implemented a dynamic frequency change from 60 to 120 Hz, which reduces the load on the processor.

Exynos 990 is hidden under the body of last year's flagship. No matter what anyone says, its capabilities are more than enough for both applications and games. The built-in Snapdragon 888 in Mi 11 seems more powerful on paper, but in practice it does not provide much gain. Concerning memory, then for similar money smartphones provide the same volume. Only Xiaomi won't allow it to be enlarged as it doesn't have a microSD slot.

On paper, the gain is also observed in rear camera, because the resolution of its main module has been increased to 108 megapixels. But in fact, Samsung does a little better with shooting. It is possible that thanks for this should be the software component that processes the result. And this device also provides a larger number of modules, thanks to which the optical zoom is available to the user.

The South Korean company also turned out to be more interesting in the front camera.Yes, it only has a 10-megapixel resolution. But the physical size of these pixels is larger, as a result of which the camera performs well even in poor lighting conditions. And this “front camera” is capable of 4K video recording at 60 frames / s.

In terms of wireless modules there is almost complete parity. The phone from Xiaomi looks a little more interesting only due to the infrared port and a slightly more recent version of Bluetooth. South Koreans this time did not stint even on aptX support.

Stereo speakers, an in-screen fingerprint scanner - all this is in both smartphones. Fast charging is also supported by both devices, but Xiaomi has it faster. But this device is not protected from water. And it also exists in fewer color options, which is also important for someone.

As a result, we prefer the South Korean flagship. Like many buyers who write positive reviews. This smartphone has such impressive characteristics that it makes no sense to buy a flagship released a year later.As for Xiaomi, if you own it, you will definitely get the impression that for this money it would be worth buying a competitor. Even their support for 5G networks is unlikely to please. At least for the next couple of years.

Our comparison leads to a simple conclusion. The more money you have, the more likely it will be to buy products from the South Korean company Samsung. The fact is, the higher the price segment, the more interesting these smartphones look. For example, if you have only 15 thousand rubles, there is no point in looking towards this or that Galaxy. Budget devices from this manufacturer have only one advantage, which is the presence of an NFC chip. But the impression of it is spoiled by a mass of shortcomings that the competitor does not have. And if your budget is not limited, then you will take the flagship from Samsung. At least because of its camera, which produces an impressive result.

However, what we have said does not negate the fact that Xiaomi smartphones are not in vain in such demand. For some parameters, the devices released by this company are still superior to their main competitor. You have probably noticed that this is observed in every price segment. Therefore, we will not recommend this or that purchase to you - the choice should remain solely with you.