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).
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Overall rating 45/100
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 40MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3088x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra by 60.8% 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 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).
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.