Samsung Galaxy A25 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Samsung Galaxy A25 (2023) runs on the Exynos 1280, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 48/100 (a 42-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 613,957); the Samsung Galaxy A25 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A25 by 42 points (90/100 vs 48/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A25
Performance 47
Display 80
Camera 34
Battery 44
Portability 58
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money 92
What makes Samsung Galaxy A25 better?
  • Lighter: 197g vs 219g

  • Better portability (58/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 613957
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 957
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2095
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A25 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 42 points higher (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A25 (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A25 (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A25 (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A25 is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).

Samsung Galaxy A25: The Samsung Galaxy A25 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A25 Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor Exynos 1280 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 613957 3998145
Geekbench Single 957 3640
Geekbench Multi 2095 11033
Display 6.5" Super AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 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 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.0×76.5×8.3 mm 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 197 g 219 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A25
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
34
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A25
  • 6.5" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
91
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A25
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A25 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A25 Exynos 1280
48/100
613957 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
90/100 +84.6%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A25 by 84.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy A25
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A25 (98/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A25 (87/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A25 (89/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A25 is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A25 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A25 by 42 points (90/100 vs 48/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A25 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Samsung Galaxy A25 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A25 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A25 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A25 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Samsung Galaxy A25 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.