Samsung Galaxy C55 vs Xiaomi 17

The Samsung Galaxy C55 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, 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 55/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 840,330).

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy C55 by 32 points (87/100 vs 55/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy C55
Performance 55
Display 79
Camera 44
Battery 48
Portability 73
Value for money
Xiaomi 17
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 86
What makes Samsung Galaxy C55 better?
  • Lighter: 180g vs 191g

  • Better portability (73/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 840330
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1039
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2885
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy C55 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 32 points higher (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy C55 (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy C55 (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy C55 (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy C55 is a bit better (73/100 vs 63/100).

Samsung Galaxy C55: The Samsung Galaxy C55 is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy C55 Xiaomi 17
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 840330 3274157
Geekbench Single 1039 3566
Geekbench Multi 2885 10162
Display 6.7" Super AMOLED+ 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2656x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 45W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14, One UI 6.1 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.9×76.5×7.8 mm 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 180 g 191 g
Launch price $709
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy C55
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
44
camera
Xiaomi 17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy C55
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED+
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Xiaomi 17
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy C55
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Xiaomi 17
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy C55 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy C55 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
55/100
840330 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +74.3%
3274157 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Samsung Galaxy C55 by 74.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy C55
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17
$709
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy C55 (95/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy C55 (81/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy C55 (87/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy C55 is a bit better (73/100 vs 63/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy C55 or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy C55 by 32 points (87/100 vs 55/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy C55 and the Xiaomi 17?

The Samsung Galaxy C55 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy C55 or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy C55 or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy C55 over the Xiaomi 17?

The Samsung Galaxy C55 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.