Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (2021) runs on the Exynos 850, 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 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 234,339); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 219g
- Better portability (46/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) 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 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (97/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" PLS IPS | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, One UI 3.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
- 6.5" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) by 93.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (97/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (81/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (90/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (90/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) by 59 points (88/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) 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.