Samsung Galaxy A23 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Samsung Galaxy A23 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $219 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 38/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 421,228); the Samsung Galaxy A23 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 219g).
Samsung Galaxy A23
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 195g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $219 vs $799
- Better portability (57/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A23 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 50 points higher (88/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A23 — 36/100, 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 A23 (97/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A23 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (57/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A23 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2408x1080 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×76.9×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $219 | $799 |
Samsung Galaxy A23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A23
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A23
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A23 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Samsung Galaxy A23 by 88.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $580. Samsung Galaxy A23 was $580 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (97/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (81/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (90/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (90/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A23 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (57/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A23 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 by 50 points (88/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A23 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Samsung Galaxy A23 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A23 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A23 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A23 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Samsung Galaxy A23 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.