Poco F9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A17
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; launch prices were $699 and $147. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 45/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 554,590); the Samsung Galaxy A17 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A17
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $147 vs $699
- Better portability (70/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Poco F9 Pro scores 39 points higher (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, 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 F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (91/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (74/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (70/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $147 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 482.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $552. Samsung Galaxy A17 was $552 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (95/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (91/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (74/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (84/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (70/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 by 39 points (84/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.