Huawei P smart 2021 vs Xiaomi 17
The Huawei P smart 2021 (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710A, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 35/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 343,622); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei P smart 2021 doesn't; the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P smart 2021
Xiaomi 17
What makes Huawei P smart 2021 better?
- Overall rating 35/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 206g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P smart 2021 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 52 points higher (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei P smart 2021 (95/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Huawei P smart 2021 (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei P smart 2021 (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei P smart 2021 (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Huawei P smart 2021 (63/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P smart 2021 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.9×9.3 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P smart 2021
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei P smart 2021
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P smart 2021
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P smart 2021 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Huawei P smart 2021 by 89.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei P smart 2021
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei P smart 2021 (95/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Huawei P smart 2021 (85/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei P smart 2021 (81/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei P smart 2021 (87/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Huawei P smart 2021 (63/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P smart 2021 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei P smart 2021 by 52 points (87/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P smart 2021 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei P smart 2021 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P smart 2021 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P smart 2021 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P smart 2021 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.