Poco F7 vs Samsung Galaxy A17

The Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; estimated prices are $399 and $147. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 leads — 51/100 vs 27/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,205,289 vs 602,971); the Samsung Galaxy A17 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 215g).

The Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 by 24 points (51/100 vs 27/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7
Performance 40
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 65
Design 31
Value for money 82
Samsung Galaxy A17
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 28
Battery 37
Design 62
Value for money 100
What makes Poco F7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2205289 vs 602971
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2070 vs 760
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6694 vs 1890
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (40/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 28/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 215g
  • Cheaper: $147 vs $399

  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F7 vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Poco F7 scores 24 points higher (51/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 leads (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (65/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 leads (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (65/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (62/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Poco F7 (100/100 vs 82/100).

Poco F7: The Poco F7 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 F7 Samsung Galaxy A17
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 MediaTek Helio G99
AnTuTu 2205289 602971
Geekbench Single 2070 760
Geekbench Multi 6694 1890
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 2712x1220 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W 25W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 5 MP
Front camera 20 MP 13 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 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 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm
Weight 215 g 190 g
Price $399 $147
Camera comparison
Poco F7
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Samsung Galaxy A17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 13MP
28
camera
Display comparison
Poco F7
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • 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 F7
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Samsung Galaxy A17
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F7 and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
51/100
2205289 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A17 MediaTek Helio G99
27/100 -265.7%
602971 AnTuTu

Poco F7 leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 265.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco F7
$399
Samsung Galaxy A17
$147

Price difference: $252. Samsung Galaxy A17 is cheaper by $252.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (40/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (65/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (62/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Poco F7 (100/100 vs 82/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 or the Samsung Galaxy A17?

The Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 by 24 points (51/100 vs 27/100).

What is the rating of the Poco F7 and the Samsung Galaxy A17?

The Poco F7 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 27/100.

Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 or the Samsung Galaxy A17?

The Poco F7 leads on performance (40/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Poco F7 over the Samsung Galaxy A17?

The Poco F7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.