Samsung Galaxy A21s vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy A21s (2020) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $215 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 29/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 234,339).
Samsung Galaxy A21s
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Cheaper at launch: $215 vs $825
- Overall rating 29/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A21s vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 57 points higher (86/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A21s — 18/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 84/100; 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 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (95/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A21s | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.3×8.9 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $215 | $825 |
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A21s and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A21s by 93.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $610. Samsung Galaxy A21s was $610 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (95/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (85/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (84/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A21s or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s by 57 points (86/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A21s and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A21s has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A21s or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A21s or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A21s over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A21s is a better fit for everyday use. 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.