OPPO A6 vs Samsung Galaxy A17
The OPPO A6 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 685, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; estimated prices are $169 and $147. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO A6 leads — 33/100 vs 27/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO A6 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy A17 is faster in AnTuTu (602,971 vs 467,392); the Samsung Galaxy A17 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 215g).
OPPO A6
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 602971 vs 467392
- Better Geekbench Single: 760 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1890 vs 1396
- Lighter: 190g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $147 vs $169
- Better camera (28/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 98/100)
Comparing the OPPO A6 vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the OPPO A6 scores 6 points higher (33/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO A6 leads (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the OPPO A6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the OPPO A6 are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO A6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the OPPO A6 (62/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the OPPO A6 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100).
| Specification | OPPO A6 | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | 602971 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 760 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 1890 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1570x720 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 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 / 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ColorOS 15 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1125 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 166.6×78.5×8.6 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 190 g | |
| Price | $169 | $147 |
OPPO A6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
OPPO A6
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1570x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
OPPO A6
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared OPPO A6 and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A17 leads OPPO A6 by 22.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $22. Samsung Galaxy A17 is cheaper by $22.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO A6 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the OPPO A6 are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO A6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (56/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the OPPO A6 (62/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the OPPO A6 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100).
Which is better: the OPPO A6 or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The OPPO A6 edges out the Samsung Galaxy A17 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OPPO A6 and the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The OPPO A6 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 27/100.
Should you choose the OPPO A6 over the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The OPPO A6 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.