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; launch prices were $999 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 47/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 888,046); the Samsung Galaxy S20 is noticeably lighter (163g vs 219g).
Samsung Galaxy S20
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 163g vs 219g
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 888046
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1222
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3060
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $999
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 11/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S20 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 41 points higher (88/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S20 — 6/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 (97/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 (90/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (96/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S20 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 990 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 888046 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1222 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3060 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.2" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | 163 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $799 |
Samsung Galaxy S20
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S20
- 6.2" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S20
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
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 75.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $200. Xiaomi 17 Max was $200 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 (97/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 (90/100 vs 11/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 (90/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (96/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S20 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 by 41 points (88/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S20 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Samsung Galaxy S20 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
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 11/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S20 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 57/100).
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, budget-conscious buyers.