Poco C75 vs Samsung Galaxy A17

The Poco C75 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; estimated prices are $116 and $147. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco C75 leads — 32/100 vs 27/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C75 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy A17 is faster in AnTuTu (602,971 vs 358,383).

The Poco C75 edges out the Samsung Galaxy A17 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C75
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 26
Battery 40
Design 45
Value for money 100
Samsung Galaxy A17
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 28
Battery 37
Design 62
Value for money 100
What makes Poco C75 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Cheaper: $116 vs $147

  • Longer battery life (40/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 602971 vs 358383
  • Better Geekbench Single: 760 vs 432
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1890 vs 1416
  • Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
  • Lighter: 190g vs 204g

  • Better camera (28/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco C75 vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Poco C75 scores 5 points higher (32/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Poco C75 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Poco C75 are nearly equal (28/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C75 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Poco C75 (62/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

Poco C75: The Poco C75 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy A17: The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco C75 Samsung Galaxy A17
Processor MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra MediaTek Helio G99
AnTuTu 358383 602971
Geekbench Single 432 760
Geekbench Multi 1416 1890
Display 6.9" IPS LCD 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 720x1640 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5160 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 25W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 5 MP
Front camera 13 MP 13 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14, HyperOS Android 15 / One UI 7
Brightness (peak) 600 nits 800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm
Weight 204 g 190 g
Price $116 $147
Camera comparison
Poco C75
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
26
camera
Samsung Galaxy A17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 13MP
28
camera
Display comparison
Poco C75
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A17
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Poco C75
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
40
battery
Samsung Galaxy A17
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco C75 and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco C75 MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
32/100
358383 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A17 MediaTek Helio G99
27/100 +40.6%
602971 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy A17 leads Poco C75 by 40.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco C75
$116
Samsung Galaxy A17
$147

Price difference: $31. Poco C75 is cheaper by $31.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Poco C75 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Poco C75 are nearly equal (28/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco C75 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Poco C75 (62/100 vs 45/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C75 or the Samsung Galaxy A17?

The Poco C75 edges out the Samsung Galaxy A17 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Poco C75 and the Samsung Galaxy A17?

The Poco C75 has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 27/100.

Should you choose the Poco C75 over the Samsung Galaxy A17?

The Poco C75 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.