Side-by-side technical data
Huawei Mate X2 vs Samsung Galaxy S21
Comparison between Huawei Mate X2 and Samsung Galaxy S21: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Mate X2 | Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.1 | 8.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.8 | 7.1 |
| Camera | 8.8 | 7.2 |
| Connectivity | 7.1 | 5.5 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 5.8 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei Mate X2, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,500 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
Samsung Galaxy S21, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.x
- against UFS 3.1
- Display Technology
- Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- against OLED
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Weight
- 169 g
- against 295 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Mate X2 | Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9000 | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G78 MP24 | Mali-G78 MP14 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.x Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.13 GHz Best value | 2.9 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 632,818 | 677,991 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,334 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 3,339 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 1 Cortex-A77 core at 3.13 GHz, 3 Cortex-A77 cores at 2.54 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.05 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with one Cortex-X1, three Cortex-A78, and four Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR5 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | — |
Design
| Specification | Mate X2 | Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Light Blue, Pink, Rose Gold, Red | Grey, White, Purple, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 14.7 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 145.8 mm | 71.2 mm |
| Body Height | 161.8 mm | 151.7 mm |
| Weight | 295 g | 169 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 87.3 % Best value | 87.2 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Metal | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | — | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Foldable | Yes | No |
| Unfolded thickness | 8.2 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Mate X2 | Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 55 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Wireless charging power | — | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Mate X2 | Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 1,300 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 8″ Best value | 6.2″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 2,200 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,480 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 413 ppi | 421 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 3,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | OLED, Foldable Display, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen, Secondary Display | Gorilla Glass Victus, AMOLED, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
| Cover display diagonal | 6.45″ | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | 90 Hz | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Mate X2 | Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Mate X2 | Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | Mate X2 | Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 11 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Mate X2 | Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B9, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B21, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B6, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B9, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n84 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 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 B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, FM Radio, ANT+ | Samsung DeX, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 |
| Max. download speed | — | 3,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 422 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Mate X2 | Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 3 Best value |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Mate X2 | Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | TET-AN00 | SM-G990F, SM-G990F/DS |
