Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: Which One Should You Buy?
These two are too close to call on BeastScore — the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Too close to call: 2 of 5 categories each
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedTie9595
- CameraXiaomi 17 Pro Max8091
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- BatteryXiaomi 17 Pro Max95100
- DisplaySamsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro9490
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueSamsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro8555
- Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro has the bigger battery10,100 mAh vs 7,500 mAh
- Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro has the bigger screen10.1" vs 6.9"
- Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has more RAM16 GB vs 8 GB
- Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the faster chipSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are evenly matched
It's a close call. Pick the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro for its bigger battery (10,100 mAh vs 7,500 mAh) and bigger screen (10.1" vs 6.9"), or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max for its more RAM (16 GB vs 8 GB) and faster chip (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Snapdragon 7s Gen 3).
Larger battery: 10,100 mAh vs 7,500 mAh · Larger display: 10.1" vs 6.9"
Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens) · More RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
Common questions
Which is better: Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro or Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
It's a close call. Pick the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro for its bigger battery (10,100 mAh vs 7,500 mAh) and bigger screen (10.1" vs 6.9"), or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max for its more RAM (16 GB vs 8 GB) and faster chip (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Snapdragon 7s Gen 3). BeastScore: Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro 90.1/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max 90.0/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro has a 10.1-inch display and 10100 mAh battery. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch display and 7500 mAh battery.
How do Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max compare for speed?
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro scores 95/100 for performance; Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 95/100.
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