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).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by 42 points (90/100 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 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 5G better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 219g

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G: The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 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
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 13MP
33
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
91
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless charging: no data
52
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Overall performance score

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

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Samsung Exynos 1330
48/100
602971 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
90/100 +84.9%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by 84.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
$166
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.