Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 30/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 199,111).
Samsung Galaxy A12
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Lighter: 205g vs 219g
- Overall rating 30/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A12 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 60 points higher (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A12 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A12 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $180 | — |
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A12 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A12 by 95.0% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (98/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (91/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (87/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (89/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A12 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 by 60 points (90/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A12 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A12 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 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.