Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB). In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi 17 Pro has better resolution of 2656 x 1220 than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi 17 Pro |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.4 in | 6.3 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6300 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP Triple | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 35999 | Rs. 82990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 04, 2022. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 35999. The launch Date of the second phone is September 25, 2025. The Expected cost of Xiaomi 17 Pro is Rs. 82990.
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro has screen size of 6.3 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.4 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Screen type where as Xiaomi 17 Pro has LTPO AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 464 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 411 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.5% than Samsung's phone ~ 85.3%. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi 17 Pro has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro's 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 12 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi 17 Pro will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 32 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 12 and the second one on 16 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi 17 Pro |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy S21 FE 5G | 16 Pro 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 04, 2022 | September 25, 2025 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.5 x 155.7 x 7.9 mm | 71.8 x 151.1 x 8 mm |
| Weight | 177 g | 192 g |
| Colors | Black, White, Purple, Green | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors) | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (68B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.3 inches, 1220 x 2656 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 411 PPI | ~ 464 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.3% | ~ 89.5% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass |
| Brightness | 3500 nits (peak) | |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+, Dolby Vision | |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes, LTPO | |
| Features | Intelligent Eye Comfort Shield, Smooth Scrolling | 2160Hz PWM, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+ |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Dual Display | 2.7 inches, LTPO AMOLED, 572 x 904 pixels, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, 3500 nits (peak) | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | FDD Sub6 N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3) | 5G* TDD Sub6 N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | WiFi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS,Galelio, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 23mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP ƒ/3 (Telephoto) 115mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF (20cm - ∞), OIS, 5x optical zoom 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 17mm, 102˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | Laser AF, Color Spectrum Sensor, Leica Lens, Dual-tone , HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p, 720p | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Front Camera Features | HDR | HDR, panorama |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 3 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| CPU | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 4.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Adreno |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, FLAC, APE, AAC, OGG, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB |
| Video | Yes | MP4, MKV, AVI, WMV, WEBM, 3GP, ASF playback |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 6300 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | Yes, 50W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 10W |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 22.5 | |