Samsung Galaxy S24 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Samsung Galaxy S24 (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2400, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 61/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,888,350); the Samsung Galaxy S24 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 by 29 points (90/100 vs 61/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S24
Performance 78
Display 81
Camera 40
Battery 31
Portability 82
Value for money 64
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy S24 better?
  • Lighter: 167g vs 219g

  • Better portability (82/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1888350
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2085
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6507
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 78/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S24 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 29 points higher (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (98/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (82/100 vs 48/100).

Samsung Galaxy S24: The Samsung Galaxy S24 is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy S24 Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor Samsung Exynos 2400 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1888350 3998145
Geekbench Single 2085 3640
Geekbench Multi 6507 11033
Display 6.2" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 2160 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 25W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 159
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.0 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 158.5×75.9×7.7 mm 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 167 g 219 g
Price $317
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S24
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S24
  • 6.2" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
91
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S24
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
31
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S24 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Samsung Exynos 2400
61/100
1888350 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
90/100 +52.8%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy S24 by 52.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy S24
$317
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (98/100 vs 78/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (87/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (89/100 vs 31/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (82/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S24 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 by 29 points (90/100 vs 61/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S24 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Samsung Galaxy S24 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S24 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S24 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 78/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S24 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Samsung Galaxy S24 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.