Poco F7 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A17
The Poco F7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; launch prices were $500 and $147. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 45/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 Ultra has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F7 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,932,885 vs 554,590); the Samsung Galaxy A17 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A17
What makes Poco F7 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2932885 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 212g
- Cheaper at launch: $147 vs $500
- Better portability (70/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F7 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Poco F7 Ultra scores 37 points higher (82/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Poco F7 Ultra — 86/100, Samsung Galaxy A17 — 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 Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (71/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Poco F7 Ultra (70/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F7 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 2932885 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $147 |
Camera comparison
Poco F7 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Poco F7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F7 Ultra
- 5300 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:39 hrs, total 26:17 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F7 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 428.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $353. Samsung Galaxy A17 was $353 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (90/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (90/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (71/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (84/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Poco F7 Ultra (70/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 by 37 points (82/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F7 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Poco F7 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Poco F7 Ultra leads on camera score (71/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Poco F7 Ultra leads on performance (90/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Poco F7 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.