Samsung Galaxy S20+ vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Samsung Galaxy S20+ (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1199 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 29/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 874,382); the Samsung Galaxy S20+ is noticeably lighter (188g vs 219g).
Samsung Galaxy S20+
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 188g vs 219g
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 26/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 874382
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1222
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3060
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper: $799 vs $1199
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 4/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 27/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S20+ vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 55 points higher (84/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 4/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (55/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20+ (88/100 vs 4/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20+ (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20+ (83/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (65/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20+ (55/100 vs 27/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S20+ | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 990 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 874382 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1222 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3060 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | 188 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $1199 | $799 |
Samsung Galaxy S20+
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S20+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S20+
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S20+ and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Samsung Galaxy S20+ by 76.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $400. Xiaomi 17 Max is cheaper by $400.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20+ (88/100 vs 4/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20+ (90/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20+ (83/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (65/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20+ (55/100 vs 27/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S20+ or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20+ by 55 points (84/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S20+ and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Samsung Galaxy S20+ has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S20+ or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S20+ or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 4/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S20+ over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Samsung Galaxy S20+ is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.