Nokia G21 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Nokia G21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $179 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 34/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5050); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 330,006); the Nokia G21 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 219g).
Nokia G21
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Lighter: 190g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $179 vs $999
- Better portability (59/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 330006
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5050 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Nokia G21 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 56 points higher (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Nokia G21 — 36/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 92/100; 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (98/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G21 is a bit better (59/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Nokia G21 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 330006 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.9×8.5 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $179 | $999 |
Nokia G21
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia G21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Nokia G21
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nokia G21 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Nokia G21 by 91.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $820. Nokia G21 was $820 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (98/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (91/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (89/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G21 is a bit better (59/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G21 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 by 56 points (90/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G21 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Nokia G21 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G21 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G21 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G21 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Nokia G21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.