Samsung Galaxy A17 4G vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 88/100 vs 45/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 548,631); the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 226g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G by 43 points (88/100 vs 45/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Performance 43
Display 67
Camera 33
Battery 44
Portability 70
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Performance 96
Display 89
Camera 93
Battery 80
Portability 40
Value for money 88
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 4G better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 226g

  • Better portability (70/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 548631
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 727
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2047
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better camera (93/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 43 points higher (88/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (93/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (70/100 vs 40/100).

Samsung Galaxy A17 4G: The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra: The Xiaomi 17 Ultra 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 A17 4G Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Helio G99 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 548631 3593401
Geekbench Single 727 3640
Geekbench Multi 2047 11033
Display 6.7" Super AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 3200x1440
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 25W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 166
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 13 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 190 g 226 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 13MP
33
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A17 4G and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A17 4G MediaTek Helio G99
45/100
548631 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +84.7%
3593401 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A17 4G by 84.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (96/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (89/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (93/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (80/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (70/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G by 43 points (88/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 33/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.