Poco M5 vs Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
The Poco M5 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G leads — 45/100 vs 41/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M5 is faster in AnTuTu (552,286 vs 548,631); the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is thinner (7.5mm vs 8.9mm).
Poco M5
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
- Higher AnTuTu: 552286 vs 548631
- Overall rating 41/100
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Lighter: 190g vs 201g
- Better camera (33/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Poco M5 vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G scores 4 points higher (45/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G and the Poco M5 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G and the Poco M5 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G notably outperforms the Poco M5 (70/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Poco M5 | Samsung Galaxy A17 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 552286 | 548631 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2408x1080 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | — |
Poco M5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco M5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco M5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M5 and Samsung Galaxy A17 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco M5 leads Samsung Galaxy A17 4G by 0.7% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G and the Poco M5 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G and the Poco M5 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G notably outperforms the Poco M5 (70/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Poco M5 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G edges out the Poco M5 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M5 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
The Poco M5 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G — 45/100.
Should you choose the Poco M5 over the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
The Poco M5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is a better fit for everyday use.