Samsung Galaxy A08 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy A08 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 41/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 554,590); the Xiaomi 17 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A08 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A08
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy A08 better?
- Overall rating 41/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A08 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 45 points higher (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A08 (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A08 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A08 (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A08 (84/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A08 | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 554590 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.7" PLS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A08
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A08
- 6.7" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A08
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A08 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A08 by 84.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy A08
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A08 (95/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A08 (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A08 (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A08 (84/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A08 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A08 by 45 points (86/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A08 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A08 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A08 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A08 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A08 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.