Samsung Galaxy S24 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Samsung Galaxy S24 (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2400, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $317 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 61/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,888,350); the Samsung Galaxy S24 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 219g).
Samsung Galaxy S24
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 167g vs 219g
- Cheaper: $317 vs $799
- Better portability (82/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1888350
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2085
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6507
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 78/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 31/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S24 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 27 points higher (88/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (97/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (82/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S24 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1888350 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2085 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6507 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.2" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 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 | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×75.9×7.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 167 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $317 | $799 |
Samsung Galaxy S24
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S24
- 6.2" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S24
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S24 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Samsung Galaxy S24 by 48.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $482. Samsung Galaxy S24 is cheaper by $482.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (97/100 vs 78/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (90/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (90/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (82/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S24 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 by 27 points (88/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S24 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S24 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S24 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S24 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 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.