Samsung Galaxy A30 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Samsung Galaxy A30 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7904, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $220 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 26/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 241,600); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A30 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A30 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 219g).
Samsung Galaxy A30
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 165g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $799
- Better portability (83/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 241600
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 330
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 975
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A30 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 62 points higher (88/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A30 — 10/100, 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 A30 (97/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (90/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (90/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (83/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A30 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 7904 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 241600 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 330 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 975 | 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 | 16 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×74.7×7.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 165 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $220 | $799 |
Samsung Galaxy A30
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A30
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A30 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Samsung Galaxy A30 by 93.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $579. Samsung Galaxy A30 was $579 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (97/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (81/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (90/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (90/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (83/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A30 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 by 62 points (88/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A30 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Samsung Galaxy A30 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A30 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A30 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A30 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Samsung Galaxy A30 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.