Oppo F21 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Oppo F21 Pro 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 50/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 592,015); the Oppo F21 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (173g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo F21 Pro 5G
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Oppo F21 Pro 5G better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 219g
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo F21 Pro 5G vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 38 points higher (88/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro 5G (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Oppo F21 Pro 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro 5G (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro 5G (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo F21 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (80/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo F21 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, ColorOS 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX4 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×73.2×7.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 173 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Oppo F21 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Oppo F21 Pro 5G
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo F21 Pro 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo F21 Pro 5G and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Oppo F21 Pro 5G by 83.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo F21 Pro 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro 5G (97/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Oppo F21 Pro 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro 5G (90/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro 5G (90/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo F21 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (80/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo F21 Pro 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro 5G by 38 points (88/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo F21 Pro 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Oppo F21 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo F21 Pro 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo F21 Pro 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Oppo F21 Pro 5G over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
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.