Samsung Galaxy A17 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330, 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 48/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 602,971); the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is noticeably lighter (192g vs 219g).
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Lighter: 192g vs 219g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 602971
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1963
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 67/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 42 points higher (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 33/100). 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 A17 5G (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (91/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (68/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1330 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 602971 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 952 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1963 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $166 | — |
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
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 A17 5G and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by 84.9% 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 A17 5G (98/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (91/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (87/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (89/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (68/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by 42 points (90/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G 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.