Nokia G21 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Nokia G21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $179 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 88/100 vs 34/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5050); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,338 vs 330,006); the Nokia G21 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 226g).
Nokia G21
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Lighter: 190g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $179 vs $999
- Better portability (59/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579338 vs 330006
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5050 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Nokia G21 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 54 points higher (88/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Nokia G21 — 36/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (96/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (93/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G21 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (59/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Nokia G21 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 330006 | 3579338 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.9×8.5 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $179 | $999 |
Nokia G21
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia G21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G21
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nokia G21 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Nokia G21 by 90.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $820. Nokia G21 was $820 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (96/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (89/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (93/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (80/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G21 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (59/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G21 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra 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 Ultra?
The Nokia G21 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G21 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G21 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G21 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Nokia G21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.