Samsung Galaxy A57 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Max
28.9Performance64.4
65.7Display63.8
42.6Camera74.3
52.5Battery92
57.3Features60
2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A57 5G8 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 17 Max wins this phone face-off, 71.4 to 46.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+40) and performance (+36). Samsung Galaxy A57 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
- 18% lower weight: 179 g vs 219 g
- 15% lower thickness: 6.9 mm vs 8.2 mm
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Max
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 29
- Stronger camera score: 74 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 53
- 317% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A57 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.9 ″+3% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED+ | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | — | 1200x2608 |
| Pixel density | — | 416 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 3,500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A57 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1680 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A57 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.65 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP+167% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A57 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh+60% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 100 W+122% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A57 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 179 g+18% | 219 g |
| Thickness | 6.9 mm+15% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | — | Fiberglass |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A57 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2 |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A57 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (One UI 8.5) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A57 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | — | No |