Oppo F21 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Oppo F21 Pro 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 50/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 592,015); the Oppo F21 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (173g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo F21 Pro 5G
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Oppo F21 Pro 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 224g
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo F21 Pro 5G vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 37 points higher (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro 5G (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Oppo F21 Pro 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro 5G (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro 5G (83/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo F21 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (80/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo F21 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, ColorOS 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX4 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×73.2×7.5 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 173 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Oppo F21 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Oppo F21 Pro 5G
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo F21 Pro 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo F21 Pro 5G and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Oppo F21 Pro 5G by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Oppo F21 Pro 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro 5G (98/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Oppo F21 Pro 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro 5G (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro 5G (83/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo F21 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (80/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo F21 Pro 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro 5G by 37 points (87/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo F21 Pro 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Oppo F21 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo F21 Pro 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo F21 Pro 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Oppo F21 Pro 5G over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
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.