Xiaomi 17 (1TB) vs Samsung Galaxy A70 (SM-A705F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi 17 vs Samsung Galaxy A70 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/5/2025 8:40 AM, updated: 11/2/2025 3:28 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A70 X Xiaomi 17 (1TB) 30Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
AMOLED

1220x2656

50
MP

50mp

16GB
RAM

Octa-core

7000
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Samsung Galaxy A70 (SM-A705F/DS) Compare Xiaomi 17 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

32
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi 17 (1TB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

30 Advantages Xiaomi 17 (1TB)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A70 (SM-A705F/DS)
+4.61GHz 64bit Octa-core (3nm)145% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+16GB LPDDR5X167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+1TB (964GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (108GB available)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Dolby Vision/HDR10+Advantage The Dolby Vision/HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+68 billion4249 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1220x2656 pixels25% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2400 pixels
+464 PPI18% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	393 PPI
+(triple camera) 50MP + 50MP + 50MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 32MP + 8MP + 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+1/1.31" inches114% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.8" inches
+(front) 50MP56% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 32MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	4K UHD (3840x2160)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 16Advantage Android 16 is newer and safer	vs	Android 11
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+7000 mAh56% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4500 mAh
+100W3 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	25W
+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
191 grams (6.69 ounces)	vs	+183 grams (6.41 ounces)4% Lighter
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)3% Thinner
6.3"	vs	+6.7"6% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

22 Common items in both devices

LTPO AMOLED / Super AMOLED

PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

f/1.7 (aperture)

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi 17 (1TB)	Galaxy A70 (SM-A705F/DS)
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Model	Xiaomi 17 (1TB)	Galaxy A70 (SM-A705F/DS)
Other model names	Xiaomi 17 25113PN0EC (Xiaomi 16)	Galaxy A70 SM-A705F/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	9/27/2025, Announced: 9/25/2025	4/26/2019
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.8 x 151.1 millimeters (2.83 x 5.95 in)	76.7 x 164.3 millimeters (3.02 x 6.47 in)
Weight	191 grams (6.69 ounces)	183 grams (6.41 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi 17 (1TB)	Galaxy A70 (SM-A705F/DS)
Display type	LTPO AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.3" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~89.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1220x2656 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	464 PPI	393 PPI
Colors	68 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragon Crystal Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	3500nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi 17 (1TB)	Galaxy A70 (SM-A705F/DS)
System version	Android 16	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 11
User Interface	HyperOS 3	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi 17 (1TB)	Galaxy A70 (SM-A705F/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (SM8850-AC) (3nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SDM675 (11nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 4.61GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L (Dual-core) 6x 3.62GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz Kryo 460 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 460 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 840	Qualcomm Adreno 612 845Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 3492566 (v11) Geekbench: 11228 (v6.5)	AnTuTu: 167750 (v7) Geekbench: 6584 (v4.4) GFXBench: 7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi 17 (1TB)	Galaxy A70 (SM-A705F/DS)
RAM memory	16GB LPDDR5X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	1TB (964GB available)	128GB (108GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi 17 (1TB)	Galaxy A70 (SM-A705F/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	600/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE	LTE Cat12/6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 80, 81, 83, 84, 89)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi 17 (1TB)	Galaxy A70 (SM-A705F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 50MP telephoto f/2.060mm1/2.76"0.64µmPDAFOIS2.6x-optical-zoom 50MP ultrawide f/2.417mm102°1/2.76"0.64µm	(triple camera) 32 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.212mm123° 5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.31" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1.2µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	8K@30fps (HDR) 4K@30/60fps (HDR10+ 10-bit Dolby Vision/HDR 10-bit LOG 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps 720p@1920fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi 17 (1TB)	Galaxy A70 (SM-A705F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	50 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	21mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi 17 (1TB)	Galaxy A70 (SM-A705F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos Hi-Res audio	Supported
Active noise cancellation	4 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi 17 (1TB)	Galaxy A70 (SM-A705F/DS)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.4 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi 17 (1TB)	Galaxy A70 (SM-A705F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi 17 (1TB)	Galaxy A70 (SM-A705F/DS)
Battery type	Li-Si: lithium-silicon (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	7000 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	100W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 3+ USB Power Delivery 3.0	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	50W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) 22.5W Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi 17 (1TB)	Galaxy A70 (SM-A705F/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Blue, Pink, White	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Coral • One UI 3.1 • Infinity U display • Glasstic back panel
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi 17 (1TB)	Galaxy A70 (SM-A705F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.349W/kg (head), 1.475W/kg (body)