Samsung Galaxy S22 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Samsung Galaxy S22 (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2200, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 56/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,434,169); the Samsung Galaxy S22 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S22
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Samsung Galaxy S22 better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 219g
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1434169
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1588
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3958
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S22 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 32 points higher (88/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 24/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S22 — 26/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 90/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 (90/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (83/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1434169 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1588 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3958 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3700 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.0×70.6×7.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 168 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S22
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S22
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S22
- 3700 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S22 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Samsung Galaxy S22 by 60.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 (97/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 (90/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 (90/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (83/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S22 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 by 32 points (88/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S22 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Samsung Galaxy S22 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S22 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S22 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S22 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Samsung Galaxy S22 is a better fit for active users. 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.