Samsung Galaxy A21s vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Samsung Galaxy A21s (2020) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $215 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 29/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,005 vs 234,339).
Samsung Galaxy A21s
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Lighter: 192g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $215 vs $899
- Better portability (55/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3207005 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A21s vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 53 points higher (82/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (63/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A21s — 18/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (93/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (63/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A21s | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 3207005 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.3×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 192 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $215 | $899 |
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A21s and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A21s by 92.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $684. Samsung Galaxy A21s was $684 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (93/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (63/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (87/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A21s or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s by 53 points (82/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A21s and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A21s has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A21s or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A21s or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A21s over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A21s is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.