Samsung Galaxy A20 vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Samsung Galaxy A20 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7884, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $190 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 19/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A20 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 by 69 points (88/100 vs 19/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A20
Performance 2
Display 51
Camera 10
Battery 25
Portability 79
Value for money 4
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 88
What makes Samsung Galaxy A20 better?
  • Lighter: 169g vs 219g
  • Cheaper at launch: $190 vs $799

  • Better portability (79/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 254
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 802
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A20 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 69 points higher (88/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A20 — 4/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 (97/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 (90/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A20 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (79/100 vs 40/100).

Samsung Galaxy A20: The Samsung Galaxy A20 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Max: The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A20 Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Samsung Exynos 7884 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3654776
Geekbench Single 254 3640
Geekbench Multi 802 11033
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2608x1200
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 13 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 3GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 158.4×74.7×7.8 mm
Weight 169 g 219 g
Launch price $190 $799
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A20
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A20
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
51
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A20
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy A20
$190
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799

Launch price difference: $609. Samsung Galaxy A20 was $609 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 (97/100 vs 2/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 (81/100 vs 51/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 (90/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 (90/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A20 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (79/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A20 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 by 69 points (88/100 vs 19/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A20 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Samsung Galaxy A20 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A20 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A20 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A20 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Samsung Galaxy A20 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, budget-conscious buyers.