Samsung Galaxy A21s vs Xiaomi 17
The Samsung Galaxy A21s (2020) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $215 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 29/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 234,339).
Samsung Galaxy A21s
Xiaomi 17
- Cheaper at launch: $215 vs $709
- Overall rating 29/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 191g vs 192g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A21s vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 58 points higher (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A21s — 18/100, Xiaomi 17 — 86/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (95/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A21s | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 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 | |
| OS | — | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.3×8.9 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $215 | $709 |
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A21s and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Samsung Galaxy A21s by 92.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $494. Samsung Galaxy A21s was $494 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (95/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (85/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (87/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A21s or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s by 58 points (87/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A21s and the Xiaomi 17?
The Samsung Galaxy A21s has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A21s or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A21s or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A21s over the Xiaomi 17?
The Samsung Galaxy A21s is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.