Poco M6 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A17
The Poco M6 Plus (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M6 Plus leads — 32/100 vs 27/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M6 Plus has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M6 Plus doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A17 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).
Poco M6 Plus
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Bigger battery: 5030 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (37/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 205g
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Poco M6 Plus vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Poco M6 Plus scores 5 points higher (32/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Poco M6 Plus significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Plus is a bit better (37/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy A17 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (62/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco M6 Plus | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 602971 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 760 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1890 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 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 | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.3×8.3 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 190 g | |
| Price | — | $147 |
Poco M6 Plus
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco M6 Plus
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco M6 Plus
- 5030 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Poco M6 Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M6 Plus significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Plus is a bit better (37/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy A17 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (62/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco M6 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Poco M6 Plus edges out the Samsung Galaxy A17 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M6 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Poco M6 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M6 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Poco M6 Plus leads on camera score (37/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Poco M6 Plus over the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Poco M6 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.