Samsung Galaxy A17 vs Xiaomi 17T Pro

The Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $147 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 45/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,005 vs 552,286); the Samsung Galaxy A17 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).

The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 by 37 points (82/100 vs 45/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A17
Performance 43
Display 67
Camera 33
Battery 44
Portability 70
Value for money 66
Xiaomi 17T Pro
Performance 93
Display 94
Camera 63
Battery 87
Portability 54
Value for money 76
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 205g
  • Cheaper at launch: $147 vs $899

  • Better portability (70/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3207005 vs 552286
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 727
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2047
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A17 vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 37 points higher (82/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (63/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A17 — 66/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (63/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (70/100 vs 54/100).

Samsung Galaxy A17: The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17T Pro: The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A17 Xiaomi 17T Pro
Processor MediaTek Helio G99 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 552286 3207005
Geekbench Single 727 3228
Geekbench Multi 2047 9553
Display 6.7" Super AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 2772x1280
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 25W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 / One UI 7 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm
Weight 190 g 205 g
Launch price $147 $899
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 13MP
33
camera
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A17
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

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

Samsung Galaxy A17 MediaTek Helio G99
45/100
552286 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17T Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +82.8%
3207005 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 82.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy A17
$147
Xiaomi 17T Pro
$899

Launch price difference: $752. Samsung Galaxy A17 was $752 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (93/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (94/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (63/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (87/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (70/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A17 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 by 37 points (82/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A17 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 33/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A17 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A17 over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.