Samsung Galaxy A91 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Samsung Galaxy A91 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, 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 51/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A91 doesn't.
Samsung Galaxy A91
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Overall rating 51/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 81/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A91 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 39 points higher (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A91 (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A91 (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A91 (89/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A91 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, One UI | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Samsung Galaxy A91
- Main: 48MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A91
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A91
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A91 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A91 by 79.4% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy A91
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A91 (98/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A91 (87/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A91 (89/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A91 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A91 by 39 points (90/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A91 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy A91 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A91 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A91 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A91 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy A91 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.