Oppo F21 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Oppo F21 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 43/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 424,216); the Xiaomi 18 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo F21 Pro doesn't; the Oppo F21 Pro is noticeably lighter (175g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo F21 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Oppo F21 Pro better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 203g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo F21 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 49 points higher (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo F21 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (79/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo F21 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, ColorOS 12.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IPX4 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×73.2×7.5 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Oppo F21 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Oppo F21 Pro
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo F21 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo F21 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Oppo F21 Pro by 91.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo F21 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (100/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (100/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (87/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo F21 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (79/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo F21 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro by 49 points (92/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo F21 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Oppo F21 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo F21 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo F21 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Oppo F21 Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.