{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-a07s-vs-xiaomi-17-pro-max/",
    "generated": "2026-09-23T13:15:21+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy A07s vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 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 239,999.",
    "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 Pro Max",
            "slug": "xiaomi-17-pro-max",
            "brand": "Xiaomi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/xiaomi/xiaomi-17-pro-max/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ChatGPT-Image-Oct-1-2025-10_43_02-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 239999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-10-12T05:23:05+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 92,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 38.1,
                "overall": 90.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Expected September 2025 (Pakistan / global)",
                    "Dimensions": "162.9 × 77.6 × 8.0 mm",
                    "Weight": "219 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9 in",
                    "Resolution": "1200 × 2608 pixels (~416 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED, HDR10+, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass / Shield Glass 3.0 (leaked)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2 × 4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6 × 3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840",
                    "Operating system": "HyperOS 3 (based on Android 16)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 / 16 GB LPDDR5X (variants)",
                    "Internal storage": "512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.1 (variants)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide, OIS) + 50 MP periscope telephoto (5× optical zoom) + 50 MP ultra-wide",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP wide",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps (HDR) + 4K@30/60/120fps + 1080p up to 960fps (various modes)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-ion / Si-C ~7,500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "100W wired, 50W wireless, ~22.5W reverse wireless"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (IP68, dust/water resistant)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-17-pro-max",
        "margin": 36.8,
        "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-pro-max": 92
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-pro-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-pro-max": 98
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-pro-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-pro-max": 95
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a07s": 87,
                    "xiaomi-17-pro-max": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a07s": 31.3,
                    "xiaomi-17-pro-max": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-pro-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-pro-max": 38.1
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a07s"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Samsung Galaxy A07s costs PKR 194,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Pro Max packs a 2,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Pro Max charges 75W faster.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Pro Max offers 10 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Pro Max ships with 896 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Pro Max uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A07s or Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 36.8 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 Pro Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A07s is listed at PKR 45,999 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max at PKR 239,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy A07s cheaper by PKR 194,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy A07s or Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy A07s carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max a 7500 mAh cell, with 25W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy A07s or Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy A07s runs the MediaTek Helio G99+ (6nm) while Xiaomi 17 Pro Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}