Vivo X21i vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Vivo X21i (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60, 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 30/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 3425); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 314,537); the Xiaomi 17 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo X21i doesn't; the Vivo X21i is noticeably lighter (159g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X21i
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Vivo X21i better?
- Lighter: 159g vs 192g
- Better portability (94/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 314537
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 3425 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X21i vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 56 points higher (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (95/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Vivo X21i are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X21i significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro (94/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X21i | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P60 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 314537 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 341 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 779 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.3" Super AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2280 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3425 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.4×75.0×7.0 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 159 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Camera comparison
Vivo X21i
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo X21i
- 6.3" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X21i
- 3425 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X21i and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Vivo X21i by 91.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X21i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (95/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Vivo X21i are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (81/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (84/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X21i significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro (94/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X21i or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i by 56 points (86/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X21i and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Vivo X21i has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X21i or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X21i or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X21i 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.