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Lab Benchmark Battle
SM-G990U Galaxy S21 FE 5G UW TD-LTE US 256GB / SM-G990V / SM-G990U2 vs Xiaomi Redmi K70 Extreme Edition Premium 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE CN 1TB 2407FRK8EC / K70 Ultra (Xiaomi Rothko C)
Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.
Smartphone Battle
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Samsung · 2022
SM-G990U Galaxy S21 FE 5G UW TD-LTE US 256GB / SM-G990V / SM-G990U2
77/ 100
Launch MSRP$770 USD
Xiaomi · 2024
Xiaomi Redmi K70 Extreme Edition Premium 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE CN 1TB 2407FRK8EC / K70 Ultra (Xiaomi Rothko C)
76/ 100
Launch MSRPPricing on request
WHO WINS WHERE
WHY IS SM-G990U Galaxy S21 FE 5G UW TD-LTE US 256GB / SM-G990V / SM-G990U2 BETTER THAN Xiaomi Redmi K70 Extreme Edition Premium 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE CN 1TB 2407FRK8EC / K70 Ultra (Xiaomi Rothko C)?
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SM-G990U Galaxy S21 FE 5G UW TD-LTE US 256GB / SM-G990V / SM-G990U2Winner 🏆
Xiaomi Redmi K70 Extreme Edition Premium 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE CN 1TB 2407FRK8EC / K70 Ultra (Xiaomi Rothko C)
BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES
Margin Delta| SPEC FACTOR | SM-G990U Galaxy | Xiaomi Redmi | LEADER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,500 mAh | +5,500 mAh |
| Wired Fast Charging | 25W | Standard | 25W |
| Main Camera Sensor | 12 MP | N/A | 48 MP |
| Screen Display Size | 6.41" | 6.67" | 6.67" |
| Chassis Weight | 177g | 211g | 177g Lightest |
Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages
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SM-G990U Galaxy S21 FE 5G UW TD-LTE US 256GB / SM-G990V / SM-G990U2 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 76.6/100
After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, SM-G990U Galaxy S21 FE 5G UW TD-LTE US 256GB / SM-G990V / SM-G990U2 ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 68/100 camera rating.
When to buy SM-G990U Galaxy S21 FE 5G UW TD-LTE US 256GB / SM-G990V / SM-G990U2:
Higher overall BeastScore: 76.6 vs top rival 76.4 · Significantly faster wired charging: 25W vs max 0W
When to buy Xiaomi Redmi K70 Extreme Edition Premium 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE CN 1TB 2407FRK8EC / K70 Ultra (Xiaomi Rothko C):
Larger battery capacity: 5,500 mAh (+1,000 mAh more) · More system memory: 16GB RAM vs max 8GB
Quick Answers
Frequently Asked Questions: SM-G990U Galaxy S21 FE 5G UW TD-LTE US 256GB / SM-G990V / SM-G990U2 vs Xiaomi Redmi K70 Extreme Edition Premium 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE CN 1TB 2407FRK8EC / K70 Ultra (Xiaomi Rothko C)
Which phone is better: SM-G990U Galaxy S21 FE 5G UW TD-LTE US 256GB / SM-G990V / SM-G990U2 or Xiaomi Redmi K70 Extreme Edition Premium 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE CN 1TB 2407FRK8EC / K70 Ultra (Xiaomi Rothko C)?
SM-G990U Galaxy S21 FE 5G UW TD-LTE US 256GB / SM-G990V / SM-G990U2 leads with an overall BeastScore of 76.6/100 compared to Xiaomi Redmi K70 Extreme Edition Premium 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE CN 1TB 2407FRK8EC / K70 Ultra (Xiaomi Rothko C) (76.4/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 76.6 vs top rival 76.4 and Significantly faster wired charging: 25W vs max 0W.
What are the primary battery and display differences between SM-G990U Galaxy S21 FE 5G UW TD-LTE US 256GB / SM-G990V / SM-G990U2 and Xiaomi Redmi K70 Extreme Edition Premium 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE CN 1TB 2407FRK8EC / K70 Ultra (Xiaomi Rothko C)?
SM-G990U Galaxy S21 FE 5G UW TD-LTE US 256GB / SM-G990V / SM-G990U2 is equipped with a 6.41-inch display and 4500 mAh battery, while Xiaomi Redmi K70 Extreme Edition Premium 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE CN 1TB 2407FRK8EC / K70 Ultra (Xiaomi Rothko C) features a 6.67-inch display and 5500 mAh battery.
How do the camera capabilities compare between SM-G990U Galaxy S21 FE 5G UW TD-LTE US 256GB / SM-G990V / SM-G990U2 and Xiaomi Redmi K70 Extreme Edition Premium 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE CN 1TB 2407FRK8EC / K70 Ultra (Xiaomi Rothko C)?
In lab hardware evaluations, SM-G990U Galaxy S21 FE 5G UW TD-LTE US 256GB / SM-G990V / SM-G990U2 scores 68/100 in camera performance, while Xiaomi Redmi K70 Extreme Edition Premium 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE CN 1TB 2407FRK8EC / K70 Ultra (Xiaomi Rothko C) scores 60/100.
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