Samsung Galaxy A30 vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Samsung Galaxy A30 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7904, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $220 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 26/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,005 vs 241,600); the Xiaomi 17T Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A30 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A30 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 205g).
Samsung Galaxy A30
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Lighter: 165g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $899
- Better portability (83/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3207005 vs 241600
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 330
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 975
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A30 vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 56 points higher (82/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (63/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A30 — 10/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (93/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (63/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (87/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (83/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A30 | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 7904 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 241600 | 3207005 | |
| Geekbench Single | 330 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 975 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×74.7×7.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 165 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $220 | $899 |
Samsung Galaxy A30
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A30
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A30 and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A30 by 92.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $679. Samsung Galaxy A30 was $679 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (93/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (94/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (63/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (87/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (83/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A30 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 by 56 points (82/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A30 and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A30 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A30 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A30 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A30 over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.