Samsung Galaxy S8+ vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Samsung Galaxy S8+ (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 8895, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $840 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 28/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 437,463); the Samsung Galaxy S8+ is noticeably lighter (173g vs 219g).
Samsung Galaxy S8+
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 173g vs 219g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 437463
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1445
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $840
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S8+ vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 60 points higher (88/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S8+ — 0/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (97/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (90/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S8+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (74/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S8+ | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 8895 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 437463 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1445 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.2" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.5×73.4×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 173 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | $799 |
Samsung Galaxy S8+
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S8+
- 6.2" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S8+
- 3500 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S8+ and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Samsung Galaxy S8+ by 88.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $41. Xiaomi 17 Max was $41 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (97/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (81/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (90/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S8+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (74/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S8+ or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ by 60 points (88/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S8+ and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Samsung Galaxy S8+ has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S8+ or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S8+ or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S8+ over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Samsung Galaxy S8+ 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, budget-conscious buyers.