Poco F9 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
The Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 48/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 603,772); the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is noticeably lighter (192g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 603772
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 960
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1826
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 5G better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 238g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 42 points higher (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (91/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (68/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 4165108 | 603772 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 960 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1826 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 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 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 238 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $166 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by 589.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F9 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (98/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (91/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (90/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (91/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (68/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by 42 points (90/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Poco F9 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.