{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-a07s-vs-xiaomi-17-max/",
    "generated": "2026-10-18T02:35:08+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy A07s vs Xiaomi 17 Max",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi 17 Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 89 against 54 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Samsung Galaxy A07s still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Samsung Galaxy A07s is the cheaper of the two at PKR 45,999 against PKR 329,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy A07s",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-a07s",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-a07s/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-13-2026-09_57_47-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 45999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-13T05:07:59+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 13,
                "camera": 59.9,
                "battery": 64.6,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 53.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "167.4 × 77.4 × 7.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "188 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "PLS LCD 90Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G99+ (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core, 2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, One UI"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB / 128GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP + 2 MP Dual Camera, LED Flash, PDAF, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0, Wide",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30/60fps (Rear), 1080p@30fps (Front)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25W Wired Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Proximity, Fingerprint (Side-Mounted)",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi 17 Max",
            "slug": "xiaomi-17-max",
            "brand": "Xiaomi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/xiaomi/xiaomi-17-max/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-25-2026-11_08_11-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 329999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-25T06:29:08+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 92,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 27.6,
                "overall": 89.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "May 21, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "162.9 × 77.6 × 8 mm",
                    "Weight": "219g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust/water resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1200 × 2608 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED 120Hz HDR10+, Dolby Vision",
                    "Protection": "Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 layered with HyperOS 3."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "512GB / 1TB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Wide + 50MP Periscope Telephoto (5x Optical Zoom) + 50MP Ultrawide Leica optics, Laser AF, HDR, Panorama, Dual-LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "50MP Wide HDR, Gyro-EIS",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@120fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion non-removable 7500mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "100W wired 50W wireless 22.5W reverse wireless charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Barometer Proximity sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-17-max",
        "margin": 35.4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a07s": 13,
                    "xiaomi-17-max": 92
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a07s": 59.9,
                    "xiaomi-17-max": 96
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a07s": 64.6,
                    "xiaomi-17-max": 95
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a07s": 87,
                    "xiaomi-17-max": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a07s": 31.3,
                    "xiaomi-17-max": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a07s": 100,
                    "xiaomi-17-max": 27.6
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a07s"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Samsung Galaxy A07s costs PKR 284,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Max packs a 2,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Max charges 75W faster.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Max offers 10 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Max ships with 896 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Max uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A07s or Xiaomi 17 Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 35.4 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Samsung Galaxy A07s can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Samsung Galaxy A07s and Xiaomi 17 Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A07s is listed at PKR 45,999 and Xiaomi 17 Max at PKR 329,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy A07s cheaper by PKR 284,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy A07s or Xiaomi 17 Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A07s or Xiaomi 17 Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Max leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy A07s carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi 17 Max a 7500 mAh cell, with 25W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy A07s or Xiaomi 17 Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy A07s runs the MediaTek Helio G99+ (6nm) while Xiaomi 17 Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}