Side-by-side technical data
HMD XR21 vs Samsung Galaxy M16
Comparison between HMD XR21 and Samsung Galaxy M16: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from HMD and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: HMD XR21, ahead on Camera and Connectivity. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | XR21 | Galaxy M16 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.9 | 6.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.6 | 4.8 |
| Camera | 5.1 | 4.6 |
| Connectivity | 7.5 | 6.7 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 5.6 |
Which one is for you?
HMD XR21, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Display Pixel Density
- 406 ppi
- against 385 ppi
- Resistance Features
- IP68, IP69, IP69K, MIL-STD-810H
- against IP54, MIL-STD-810H
Samsung Galaxy M16, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,800 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 423,000
- against 402,100
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | XR21 | Galaxy M16 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 402,100 | 423,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 782 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,012 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold and 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver cores. | Octa-core: 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 and 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | — | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | XR21 | Galaxy M16 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Black, Green, Pink, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 10.5 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 78.6 mm | 77.9 mm |
| Body Height | 168 mm | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 231 g | 191 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 77 % | 86 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69, IP69K, MIL-STD-810H Best value | IP54, MIL-STD-810H |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | XR21 | Galaxy M16 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,800 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | XR21 | Galaxy M16 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 550 nits | 1,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.49″ | 6.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 406 ppi Best value | 385 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant | Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Panda Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Curved Glass |
Sensors
| Specification | XR21 | Galaxy M16 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | XR21 | Galaxy M16 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | XR21 | Galaxy M16 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 15 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 6 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | XR21 | Galaxy M16 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi 802.11ac | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.08 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.99 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.19 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 3,300 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | XR21 | Galaxy M16 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, aptX Adaptive, A2DP, LE Best value | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | XR21 | Galaxy M16 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 599.99 € | — |
| Model numbers | — | SM-M166P, SM-M166P/DS |
