Xiaomi 17 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi 17 has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi 17 has better resolution of 2656 x 1220 than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Xiaomi 17 has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
| Name | Xiaomi 17 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3 in | 6.4 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple | 12 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 56990 | Rs. 39999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 25, 2025. The Expected cost of Xiaomi 17 is Rs. 56990. The launch Date of the second phone is January 04, 2022. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is Rs. 39999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 has screen size of 6.3 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G's 6.4 inch screen. Xiaomi 17 has LTPO AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has 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%. Xiaomi 17 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi 17's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G's lower 8 GB RAM. Xiaomi 17 has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17's 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G's 12 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi 17 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's 32 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 12 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi 17 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 17 | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | eSIM+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 25, 2025 | January 04, 2022 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 71.8 x 151.1 x 8.1 mm | 74.5 x 155.7 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 191 g | 177 g |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Pink, White | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (68B) | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 1220 x 2656 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 464 PPI | ~ 411 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.5% | ~ 85.3% |
| Glass Type | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Brightness | 3500 nits (peak) | |
| Features | 2160Hz PWM, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+ | Intelligent Eye Comfort Shield, Smooth Scrolling |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | |
| Card Slot | 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 |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| 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 dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC, BDS (tri-band) | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, 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 | 50 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 23mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) 60mm (telephoto), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF (10cm - ∞), OIS, 2.6x optical zoom 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 17mm, 102˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Camera Sensor | LightHunter 900 | |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lens, dual-tone , HDR, panorama | Auto-HDR, Panorama, 3x Optic Zoom, 30X Space Zoom |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 3 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
| CPU | 4.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Adreno | Mali-G78 MP14 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, FLAC, APE, AAC, OGG, WAV, AMR, AWB | Yes |
| Video | MP4, MKV, WEBM, 3GP | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7000 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 50W | Yes, 15W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | Yes |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 22.5W | |