Oppo F21 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 17
The Oppo F21 Pro 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 50/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 592,015); the Oppo F21 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (173g vs 191g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo F21 Pro 5G
Xiaomi 17
What makes Oppo F21 Pro 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 191g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo F21 Pro 5G vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 37 points higher (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro 5G (95/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Oppo F21 Pro 5G are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro 5G (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro 5G (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo F21 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (80/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo F21 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, ColorOS 12 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX4 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×73.2×7.5 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 173 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Oppo F21 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Oppo F21 Pro 5G
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo F21 Pro 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo F21 Pro 5G and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Oppo F21 Pro 5G by 82.6% 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 significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro 5G (95/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Oppo F21 Pro 5G are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro 5G (81/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro 5G (87/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo F21 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (80/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo F21 Pro 5G or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 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?
The Oppo F21 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo F21 Pro 5G or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo F21 Pro 5G or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Oppo F21 Pro 5G over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.