Nokia G21 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Nokia G21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $179 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 34/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5050); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 330,006); the Nokia G21 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 224g).
Nokia G21
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Lighter: 190g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $179 vs $892
- Better portability (59/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 330006
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5050 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Nokia G21 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 53 points higher (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Nokia G21 — 36/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; 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 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (98/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G21 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (59/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Nokia G21 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 330006 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.9×8.5 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $179 | $892 |
Nokia G21
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia G21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G21
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nokia G21 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Nokia G21 by 91.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $713. Nokia G21 was $713 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (98/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (81/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (83/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G21 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (59/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G21 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 by 53 points (87/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G21 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Nokia G21 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G21 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G21 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G21 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Nokia G21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.