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).
Samsung Galaxy A20
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 169g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $190 vs $799
- Better portability (79/100 vs 40/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Samsung Galaxy A20
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A20
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A20
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Launch price difference: $609. Samsung Galaxy A20 was $609 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.