Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S21 has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.2 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 7900 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + Auxiliary lens Dual | 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 23999 | Rs. 69999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 03, 2026. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G is Rs. 23999. The launch Date of the second phone is January 14, 2021. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S21 is Rs. 69999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 has screen size of 6.2 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G's 6.9 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G has IPS Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy S21 has Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 421 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 254 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 87.2% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 86.2%. Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G has 20.6:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy S21 has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G's 50 MP + Auxiliary lens Dual Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy S21's 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy S21 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 10 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G's 8 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 10 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 17 | Galaxy S21 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 03, 2026 | January 14, 2021 |
| In The Box | Mobile Phone, 45W Adapter, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Safety Information, Quick Start Guide and Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.42 x 170.12 x 8.8 mm | 71.2 x 151.7 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 232 g | 169 g |
| Colors | Absolute Black, Endless Blue, Eternal Orange | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.2 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.6:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 254 PPI | ~ 421 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.2% | ~ 87.2% |
| Glass Type | Durable Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Brightness | Brightness: 825 nits HBM | |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+ | |
| Features | TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution), TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free | Always-on Display, HDR10+ |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 2.4GHz | 5GHz | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Beidou | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Vertual Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Circle to Search, Gemini AI, AI Erase | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Dynamic RGB Light Ring on Back, Xiaomi HyperIsland | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5P lens, f/1.8 (Auxiliary lens) | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 64 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | |
| Features | Filmcamera, Hdr Mode, Night Mode, Auto Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Time-laps, Dual Camera Recording, Document Mode | Auto-HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 240/30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2.1 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 10 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v10 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen5 | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | Cortex-A78+Cortex-A55 | 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Audio Features | High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) | |
| Audio Jack Type | 3.5mm | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7900 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 22.5W reverse wired | Yes, 4.5W |