Samsung Galaxy A21s vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Samsung Galaxy A21s (2020) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $215 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 29/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 234,339); the Samsung Galaxy A21s is noticeably lighter (192g vs 219g).
Samsung Galaxy A21s
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 192g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $215 vs $799
- Better portability (55/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A21s vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 59 points higher (88/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A21s — 18/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (97/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (55/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A21s | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.3×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 192 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $215 | $799 |
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A21s and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Samsung Galaxy A21s by 93.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $584. Samsung Galaxy A21s was $584 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (97/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (81/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (90/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (90/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (55/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A21s or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s by 59 points (88/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A21s and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Samsung Galaxy A21s has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A21s or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A21s or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A21s over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Samsung Galaxy A21s is a better fit for everyday use. 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.