Samsung Galaxy M21 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy M21 (2020) runs on the Exynos 9611, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 42/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 355,351); the Xiaomi 17 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M21 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M21
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy M21 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 192g
- Overall rating 42/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 355351
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 365
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 1107
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M21 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 44 points higher (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (95/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy M21 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (81/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M21 | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 9611 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 355351 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 365 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1107 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10.0; One UI 2 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 420 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.0×75.1×8.9 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M21
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M21
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M21
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M21 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy M21 by 90.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy M21
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (95/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy M21 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (81/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (84/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M21 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 by 44 points (86/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M21 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy M21 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M21 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M21 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M21 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
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.