Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2200, 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 45/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,434,169).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra by 39 points (84/100 vs 45/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 69
Battery 45
Design 15
Value for money 27
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 88
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 83
Design 26
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra better?

  • Overall rating 45/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1434169
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1588
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3958
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 219g vs 228g
  • Cheaper: $799 vs $1199

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 69/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (26/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 39 points higher (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 45/100). 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 S22 Ultra (88/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (90/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (83/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (26/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (55/100 vs 27/100).

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Max: The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Samsung Exynos 2200 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1434169 3654776
Geekbench Single 1588 3640
Geekbench Multi 3958 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 3088x1440 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 45W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 135
Main camera 108 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 50 MP
Front camera 40 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Weight 228 g 219 g
Price $1199 $799
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
  • Main: 108MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 40MP
69
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3088x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
45
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Samsung Exynos 2200
45/100
1434169 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +60.8%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra by 60.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
$1199
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799

Price difference: $400. Xiaomi 17 Max is cheaper by $400.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (88/100 vs 18/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (90/100 vs 69/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (83/100 vs 45/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (26/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (55/100 vs 27/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra by 39 points (84/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 69/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 18/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 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.