Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (2022) runs on the Exynos 1280, 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 — 88/100 vs 38/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 25 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 615,425); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is thinner (8.0mm vs 10.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 better?
- Overall rating 38/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 615425
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 956
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2082
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 25MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 50 points higher (88/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (87/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (89/100 vs 34/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (48/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1280 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 615425 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 956 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2082 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 25 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.5×81.1×10.1 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2
- Main: 25MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 by 84.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (98/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (81/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (87/100 vs 21/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (89/100 vs 34/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (48/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 by 50 points (88/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 21/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 over the 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, budget-conscious buyers.