Samsung Galaxy A03s vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Samsung Galaxy A03s (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $130 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 25/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 199,111); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03s doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A03s is noticeably lighter (196g vs 219g).
Samsung Galaxy A03s
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 196g vs 219g
- Cheaper: $130 vs $799
- Better portability (50/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (88/100 vs 30/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A03s vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 63 points higher (88/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (97/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (88/100 vs 30/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A03s | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 196 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $130 | $799 |
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A03s and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Samsung Galaxy A03s by 94.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $669. Samsung Galaxy A03s is cheaper by $669.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (97/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (81/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (90/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (88/100 vs 30/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A03s or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s by 63 points (88/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A03s and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Samsung Galaxy A03s has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A03s or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A03s or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A03s over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Samsung Galaxy A03s is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.