Samsung Galaxy A23 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Samsung Galaxy A23 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $219 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 38/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 421,228); the Samsung Galaxy A23 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 219g).
Samsung Galaxy A23
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Lighter: 195g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $219 vs $999
- Better portability (57/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A23 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 52 points higher (90/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A23 — 36/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 92/100; 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A23 is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A23 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2408x1080 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×76.9×8.4 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $219 | $999 |
Samsung Galaxy A23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A23
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A23
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A23 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A23 by 89.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $780. Samsung Galaxy A23 was $780 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (98/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (91/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (89/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A23 is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A23 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 by 52 points (90/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A23 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy A23 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A23 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A23 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A23 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy A23 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.