Oppo A96 5G vs Xiaomi 17
The Oppo A96 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (), while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 49/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 592,015); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A96 5G doesn't; the Oppo A96 5G is noticeably lighter (171g vs 191g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A96 5G
Xiaomi 17
What makes Oppo A96 5G better?
- Higher refresh rate: 180Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 171g vs 191g
- Better display (91/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (81/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A96 5G vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 38 points higher (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 5G (95/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Oppo A96 5G is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 5G (81/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 5G (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A96 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (81/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A96 5G | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 180 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×73.2×7.5 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A96 5G
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Oppo A96 5G
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 180 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A96 5G
- 4500 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A96 5G and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Oppo A96 5G by 82.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Oppo A96 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 5G (95/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Oppo A96 5G is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 5G (81/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 5G (87/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A96 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (81/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A96 5G or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 5G by 38 points (87/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A96 5G and the Xiaomi 17?
The Oppo A96 5G has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A96 5G or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A96 5G or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A96 5G over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.