Poco M6 vs Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
The Poco M6 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, 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 40/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is faster in AnTuTu (548,631 vs 513,809); the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M6 doesn't.
Poco M6
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
- Better Geekbench Single: 732 vs 727
- Overall rating 40/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 548631 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2047 vs 1954
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Lighter: 190g vs 195g
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (33/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Poco M6 vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G scores 5 points higher (45/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G and the Poco M6 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G notably outperforms the Poco M6 (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G and the Poco M6 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G and the Poco M6 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is a bit better (70/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Poco M6 | Samsung Galaxy A17 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 548631 | |
| Geekbench Single | 732 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1954 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 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 13 / MIUI 14 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | — |
Poco M6
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco M6
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco M6
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M6 and Samsung Galaxy A17 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G leads Poco M6 by 6.3% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G and the Poco M6 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G notably outperforms the Poco M6 (67/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G and the Poco M6 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G and the Poco M6 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is a bit better (70/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Poco M6 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G edges out the Poco M6 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M6 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
The Poco M6 has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G — 45/100.
Should you choose the Poco M6 over the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
The Poco M6 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is a better fit for everyday use.