Oppo F21 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Oppo F21 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 43/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 424,216); the Xiaomi 17 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo F21 Pro doesn't; the Oppo F21 Pro is noticeably lighter (175g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo F21 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Oppo F21 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 192g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo F21 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 43 points higher (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (95/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (81/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (84/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo F21 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro (79/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo F21 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6300 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 | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, ColorOS 12.1 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IPX4 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×73.2×7.5 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Camera comparison
Oppo F21 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Oppo F21 Pro
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo F21 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo F21 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Oppo F21 Pro by 88.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Oppo F21 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (95/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (85/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (81/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (84/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo F21 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro (79/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo F21 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro by 43 points (86/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo F21 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Oppo F21 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo F21 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo F21 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Oppo F21 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.