Samsung Galaxy A17 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $166 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 48/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 602,971); the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is noticeably lighter (192g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by 40 points (88/100 vs 48/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Performance 47
Display 67
Camera 33
Battery 52
Portability 68
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 5G better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 219g
  • Cheaper: $166 vs $799

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 602971
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 952
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1963
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 40 points higher (88/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (97/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (68/100 vs 40/100).

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G: The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Samsung Exynos 1330 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 602971 3654776
Geekbench Single 952 3640
Geekbench Multi 1963 11033
Display 6.7" Super AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 2608x1200
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 25W 100W
Wireless charging 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 / One UI 7 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Weight 192 g 219 g
Price $166 $799
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 13MP
33
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless charging: no data
52
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Samsung Exynos 1330
48/100
602971 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +83.5%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by 83.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
$166
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799

Price difference: $633. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is cheaper by $633.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (97/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (90/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (90/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (68/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by 40 points (88/100 vs 48/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 33/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.