Samsung Galaxy A17 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $147 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 45/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 552,286).
Samsung Galaxy A17
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Lighter: 190g vs 192g
- Cheaper at launch: $147 vs $825
- Better portability (70/100 vs 64/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 552286
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 67/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A17 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 41 points higher (86/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (84/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A17 | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 552286 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $147 | $825 |
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A17 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 84.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $678. Samsung Galaxy A17 was $678 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (95/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (85/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (81/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (84/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (84/100 vs 66/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A17 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 by 41 points (86/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A17 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A17 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A17 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.