Poco M6 4G vs Samsung Galaxy M17
The Poco M6 4G (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra, while the Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads — 48/100 vs 39/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M6 4G has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy M17 is faster in AnTuTu (607,489 vs 354,158).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M6 4G
Samsung Galaxy M17
What makes Poco M6 4G better?
- Bigger battery: 5030 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (40/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 607489 vs 354158
- Better Geekbench Single: 960 vs 405
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1826 vs 1407
- Lighter: 192g vs 205g
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M6 4G vs the Samsung Galaxy M17, the Samsung Galaxy M17 scores 9 points higher (48/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads (46/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Poco M6 4G (46/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 4G is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Poco M6 4G (69/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M6 4G | Samsung Galaxy M17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 354158 | 607489 | |
| Geekbench Single | 405 | 960 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1407 | 1826 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5030 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, HyperOS | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.3×8.3 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $130 |
Camera comparison
Poco M6 4G
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Poco M6 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M6 4G
- 5030 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M6 4G and Samsung Galaxy M17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy M17 leads Poco M6 4G by 41.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Poco M6 4G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Poco M6 4G (46/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 4G is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Poco M6 4G (69/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M6 4G or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 edges out the Poco M6 4G by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M6 4G and the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Poco M6 4G has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M6 4G or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Poco M6 4G leads on camera score (40/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M6 4G or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 leads on performance (46/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco M6 4G over the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.