Samsung Galaxy A03s vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Samsung Galaxy A03s (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $130 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 25/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 199,111); the Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max
- Lighter: 196g vs 219g
- Cheaper: $130 vs $999
- Better portability (50/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 30/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A03s vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 65 points higher (90/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (92/100 vs 30/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A03s | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $130 | $999 |
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A03s and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A03s by 95.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $869. Samsung Galaxy A03s is cheaper by $869.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (98/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (91/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (89/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (92/100 vs 30/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A03s or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s by 65 points (90/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A03s and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy A03s has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A03s or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A03s or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A03s over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy A03s is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.