Samsung Galaxy A04 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Samsung Galaxy A04 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $135 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 19/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A04 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A04 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 by 65 points (84/100 vs 19/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A04
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 60
Value for money 100
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 87
Battery 82
Design 26
Value for money 41
What makes Samsung Galaxy A04 better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 219g
  • Cheaper: $135 vs $999

  • Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A04 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 65 points higher (84/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (87/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (82/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (60/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (100/100 vs 41/100).

Samsung Galaxy A04: The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A04 Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor Unisoc Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3998145
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.5" PLS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1200x2608
Refresh rate 2160 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 159
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 50 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, One UI Core 4.1 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.4×76.3×9.1 mm 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 192 g 219 g
Price $135 $999
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • 6.5" PLS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy A04
$135
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
$999

Price difference: $864. Samsung Galaxy A04 is cheaper by $864.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (87/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (82/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (60/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (100/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A04 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 by 65 points (84/100 vs 19/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A04 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Samsung Galaxy A04 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A04 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A04 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A04 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.