Infinix Hot 70 vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
The Infinix Hot 70 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $150 and $166. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads — 48/100 vs 45/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Hot 70 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is faster in AnTuTu (603,772 vs 575,630).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 70
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
What makes Infinix Hot 70 better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2014 vs 1826
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $166
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 603772 vs 575630
- Better Geekbench Single: 960 vs 727
- Lighter: 192g vs 195g
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (33/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 70 vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G scores 3 points higher (48/100 vs 45/100). Value score: Infinix Hot 70 — 64/100, Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 66/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Infinix Hot 70 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Infinix Hot 70 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 70 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Infinix Hot 70 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 70 | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G100 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 575630 | 603772 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 960 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2014 | 1826 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 167.9×79.1×7.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $150 | $166 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 70
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 70
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 70
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 70 and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads Infinix Hot 70 by 4.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $16. Infinix Hot 70 was $16 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Infinix Hot 70 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Infinix Hot 70 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 70 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Infinix Hot 70 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 70 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G edges out the Infinix Hot 70 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 70 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Infinix Hot 70 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 48/100.
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 70 over the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (67/100 vs 55/100).