Smartphones to follow Google Pixel 6a, Galaxy S21, Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G, Galaxy A53 and Poco X4 Pro

Now is the time to do business, and especially on Google Pixel 6a, Samsung Galaxy S21, Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G, Samsung Galaxy A53 5G and Poco X4 Pro smartphones. So which one is for you? Here are some cross-comparison items that will help you find the best model.

Design is a bit of everyone’s business, but it’s up to you to find the one that suits you best from our selection of models. The Google Pixel 6a is the most original because it has a wide strip on the back that takes up the entire width of the device that connects the photo sensors. For the other models in this comparison, they use an island in the upper left corner with the sensors lined up and fairly well integrated. All are available in different colors. The lightest is the Samsung Galaxy S21, which weighs 169 grams, and Google’s Pixel 6a, which weighs 178 grams. Then there is the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G weighing 189 grams, then the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G weighing 202 grams and finally the Poco X4 Pro weighing 205 grams. The Samsung Galaxy S21 is also the thinnest with a 7.9mm profile, compared to 8.1mm on the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G and 8.12mm on the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G and Poco X4 Pro. So, the thickest is the Pixel 6a with a thickness of 8.9 mm.

Which offers the best performance?

If it’s power you’re looking for, the Samsung Galaxy S21 is almost on par with Google’s Pixel 6a, although the latter’s Tensor chip is newer than the Samsung Exynos 2100 chipset installed in the former. Then there’s the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G, which packs an Exynos 1280 processor that offers slightly more power than the Snapdragon 695 at the heart of the Poco X4 Pro. They are available with a minimum storage space of 128 GB. Only the Samsung Galaxy S21 and Google Pixel 6a cannot support the addition of a micro SD memory card, which is accepted by others to expand the recording capabilities.

To run, the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G, Poco X4 Pro and Galaxy A53 5G have a 5,000 mAh battery, versus 4,400 mAh for the Pixel 6a and 4,000 mAh for the Galaxy S21. Xiaomi and Poco charge the fastest, with a maximum of 25 watts for the two Samsung mobile phones and only 18 watts for the Google smartphone, so it supports charging at 67 watts, which is the slowest to charge its battery.

What configurations are available for images?

For photos and videos, Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G and Poco X4 Pro offer the same configuration, namely a 108 + 8 + 2 megapixel sensor on the back and a 16 megapixel sensor on the front for taking selfies. Both Samsung mobile phones use a 64-megapixel main photo sensor and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor. The Galaxy S21 adds a 12-megapixel lens, while the Galaxy A53 5G has two more 5-megapixel sensors for macro shots and portrait optimization. The Galaxy S21 is content with a 10-megapixel sensor on the front, while the Galaxy A53 5G is content with a 32-megapixel module. Finally, the Google Pixel 6a has a dual-stabilized 12.2-megapixel sensor and a 12-megapixel sensor on the back. It uses an 8-megapixel lens on the front for selfies.

In terms of connectivity, they are all 5G compatible and offer NFC for contactless payment. The Galaxy S21 and Pixel 6a have the advantage of offering compatibility with Wi-Fi 6E networks, while others are limited to the less efficient Wi-Fi 5. Only the Poco X4 Pro offers an audio port for connecting headphones. The fingerprint reader is installed under the screen of Samsung and Google while in profile on Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G and Poco X4 Pro. Note the presence of an infrared transmitter on these last two models, which allows you to turn them into a universal remote control.

What is the most striking display?

Simply put, Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G and Poco X4 Pro are equipped with the same screen. They are based on a flat AMOLED panel with a diagonal of 6.67 inches, a maximum refresh rate of 120 Hz. They support HDR image modes and display a resolution of 1080×2400 pixels. It’s the same definition as the other devices in this comparison, but they all have an AMOLED panel with slightly smaller diagonals. The Galaxy A53 5G display is 6.5 inches, compared to 6.2 inches for the Galaxy S21 and 6.1 inches for the Pixel 6a display. The latter is the only one with a frequency limited to 60 Hz, so it offers less fluid scrolling. It is IP67 certified, so it is completely sealed against pure water and dust. This is also the case with the Samsung Galaxy S21 and Galaxy A53 5G, while the others can only withstand jumps.