Nokia G21 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Nokia G21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $179 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 34/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 330,006); the Nokia G21 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 219g).
Nokia G21
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 190g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $179 vs $799
- Better portability (59/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 330006
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5050 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Nokia G21 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 54 points higher (88/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Nokia G21 — 36/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (97/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G21 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (59/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Nokia G21 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 330006 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.9×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $179 | $799 |
Nokia G21
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia G21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G21
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nokia G21 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Nokia G21 by 91.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $620. Nokia G21 was $620 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (97/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (81/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (90/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (90/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G21 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (59/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G21 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 by 54 points (88/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G21 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Nokia G21 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G21 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G21 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G21 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Nokia G21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.