Samsung Galaxy A50s vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy A50s (2019) runs on the Exynos 9611, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 39/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 355,351); the Samsung Galaxy A50s is noticeably lighter (169g vs 226g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50s by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy A50s

Performance 25
Display 83
Camera 39
Battery 22
Portability 81
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

Performance 97
Display 89
Camera 93
Battery 80
Portability 40
Value for money 88

What makes Samsung Galaxy A50s better?

  • Lighter: 169g vs 226g

  • Better portability (81/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 355351
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 365
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1107
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better camera (93/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A50s vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50s (97/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50s (93/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50s (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (81/100 vs 40/100).

Xiaomi 17 Ultra: The Xiaomi 17 Ultra 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 A50s Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Processor Exynos 9611 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 355351 3667711
Geekbench Single 365 3639
Geekbench Multi 1107 11047
Display 6.4" Super AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 3200x1440
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 15W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 166
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie) Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 158.5×74.5×7.7 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 169 g 226 g
Launch price — $999

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy A50s

  • Main: 48MP f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy A50s

  • 6.4" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
83
display

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy A50s

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A50s and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A50s Exynos 9611
39/100
355351 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100 +90.3%
3667711 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A50s by 90.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy A50s

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

$999

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50s (97/100 vs 25/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50s (93/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50s (80/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (81/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A50s or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50s by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A50s and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy A50s has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A50s or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A50s or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 25/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A50s over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.