Samsung Galaxy A25 vs Xiaomi 17
The Samsung Galaxy A25 (2023) runs on the Exynos 1280, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 48/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 615,425).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A25
Xiaomi 17
What makes Samsung Galaxy A25 better?
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 615425
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 956
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2082
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Lighter: 191g vs 197g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A25 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 39 points higher (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A25 (95/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A25 (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A25 (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A25 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1280 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 615425 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 956 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2082 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.5" Super AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A25
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A25
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A25
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A25 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Samsung Galaxy A25 by 81.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy A25
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A25 (95/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A25 (81/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A25 (87/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A25 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A25 by 39 points (87/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A25 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Samsung Galaxy A25 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A25 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A25 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A25 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.