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).
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 192g vs 219g
- Cheaper: $166 vs $799
- Better portability (68/100 vs 40/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by 83.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $633. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is cheaper by $633.
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).
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.