Samsung Galaxy M08 vs Xiaomi 17
The Samsung Galaxy M08 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99+, 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 42/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 554,590); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M08 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M08
Xiaomi 17
What makes Samsung Galaxy M08 better?
- Overall rating 42/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 191g vs 197g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M08 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 45 points higher (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M08 (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M08 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M08 (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M08 (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Samsung Galaxy M08 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M08 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 554590 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.7" PLS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 9 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.4×77.4×8.0 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M08
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M08
- 6.7" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M08
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M08 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Samsung Galaxy M08 by 83.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy M08
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M08 (95/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M08 (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M08 (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M08 (87/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Samsung Galaxy M08 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M08 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M08 by 45 points (87/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M08 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Samsung Galaxy M08 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M08 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M08 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M08 over the 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.