Samsung Galaxy S24 vs Xiaomi 17

The Samsung Galaxy S24 (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2400, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $317 and $958. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 61/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 1,888,350); the Samsung Galaxy S24 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 191g).

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 by 26 points (87/100 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
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 86
What makes Samsung Galaxy S24 better?
  • Lighter: 167g vs 191g
  • Cheaper: $317 vs $958

  • Better portability (82/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 1888350
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 2085
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 6507
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 78/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S24 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 26 points higher (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (95/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Samsung Galaxy S24 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (82/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (86/100 vs 64/100).

Samsung Galaxy S24: The Samsung Galaxy S24 is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17: The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy S24 Xiaomi 17
Processor Samsung Exynos 2400 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1888350 3274157
Geekbench Single 2085 3566
Geekbench Multi 6507 10162
Display 6.2" AMOLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 2656x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 25W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
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 256GB / 512GB
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 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 167 g 191 g
Price $317 $958
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S24
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera
Xiaomi 17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S24
  • 6.2" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Xiaomi 17
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S24
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
31
battery
Xiaomi 17
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

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

Samsung Galaxy S24 Samsung Exynos 2400
61/100
1888350 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +42.3%
3274157 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Samsung Galaxy S24 by 42.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy S24
$317
Xiaomi 17
$958

Price difference: $641. Samsung Galaxy S24 is cheaper by $641.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (95/100 vs 78/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Samsung Galaxy S24 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (81/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (87/100 vs 31/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (82/100 vs 63/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (86/100 vs 64/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 by 26 points (87/100 vs 61/100).

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

The Samsung Galaxy S24 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 40/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 78/100).

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

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