Samsung Galaxy A10 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Samsung Galaxy A10 (2019) runs on the Exynos 7884, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $160 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 14/100 (a 76-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A10 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A10 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 by 76 points (90/100 vs 14/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A10
Performance 2
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 80
Value for money 0
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money 92
What makes Samsung Galaxy A10 better?
  • Lighter: 168g vs 219g
  • Cheaper at launch: $160 vs $999

  • Better portability (80/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 254
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 802
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3400 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A10 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 76 points higher (90/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 2/100). 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 15/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A10 — 0/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 92/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (98/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (89/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A10 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (80/100 vs 48/100).

Samsung Galaxy A10: The Samsung Galaxy A10 is a better fit for everyday use.
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, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A10 Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor Exynos 7884 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3998145
Geekbench Single 254 3640
Geekbench Multi 802 11033
Display 6.2" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1200x2608
Refresh rate 60 Hz 2160 Hz
Battery 3400 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 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 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16, HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 155.6×75.6×7.9 mm 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 168 g 219 g
Launch price $160 $999
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A10
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A10
  • 6.2" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
91
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A10
  • 3400 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy A10
$160
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
$999

Launch price difference: $839. Samsung Galaxy A10 was $839 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (98/100 vs 2/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (91/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (87/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (89/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A10 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (80/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A10 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 by 76 points (90/100 vs 14/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A10 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Samsung Galaxy A10 has a MobileRank rating of 14/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A10 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 A10 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A10 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Samsung Galaxy A10 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.