Samsung Galaxy A04e vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Samsung Galaxy A04e (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 29/100 (a 59-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 A04e doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A04e is noticeably lighter (188g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A04e
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Samsung Galaxy A04e better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 219g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A04e vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 59 points higher (88/100 vs 29/100). 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 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04e (97/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04e (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04e (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04e (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04e notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (55/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A04e | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" PLS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, One UI Core 4.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 188 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A04e
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A04e
- 6.5" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A04e
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A04e and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Samsung Galaxy A04e by 94.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy A04e
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04e (97/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04e (81/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04e (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04e (90/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04e notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (55/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A04e or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04e by 59 points (88/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A04e and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Samsung Galaxy A04e has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A04e 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 A04e or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A04e over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
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.