Samsung W22 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Samsung W22 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, 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 48/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,119,714); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (219g vs 271g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung W22 5G by 42 points (90/100 vs 48/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung W22 5G
Performance 63
Display 79
Camera 21
Battery 38
Portability 20
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money 92
What makes Samsung W22 5G better?

  • Overall rating 48/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 219g vs 271g

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 21/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (48/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung W22 5G vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 42 points higher (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 63/100). 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 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung W22 5G (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung W22 5G (87/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung W22 5G (89/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung W22 5G (48/100 vs 20/100).

Samsung W22 5G: The Samsung W22 5G 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, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung W22 5G Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1119714 3998145
Geekbench Single 1488 3640
Geekbench Multi 3373 11033
Display 6.2" Super Amoled 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 832x2268 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 2160 Hz
Battery 4400 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 15W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 159
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 10 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 16GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11 Red Velvet Cake Android 16, HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX8 IP68
Dimensions 158.2×67.1×14.4 mm 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 271 g 219 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Samsung W22 5G
  • Main: 12MP
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
21
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Samsung W22 5G
  • 6.2" Super Amoled
  • Resolution: 832x2268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
91
display
Battery and charging
Samsung W22 5G
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 15W
38
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 W22 5G and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung W22 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
48/100
1119714 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
90/100 +72.0%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Samsung W22 5G by 72.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung W22 5G
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung W22 5G (98/100 vs 63/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung W22 5G (87/100 vs 21/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung W22 5G (89/100 vs 38/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung W22 5G (48/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung W22 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung W22 5G by 42 points (90/100 vs 48/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung W22 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Samsung W22 5G has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung W22 5G 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 W22 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 63/100).

Should you choose the Samsung W22 5G over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Samsung W22 5G 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, budget-conscious buyers.