Poco M6 vs Samsung Galaxy A17
The Poco M6 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; estimated prices are $120 and $147. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A17 leads — 27/100 vs 25/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A17 is faster in AnTuTu (602,971 vs 408,000); the Samsung Galaxy A17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M6 doesn't.
Poco M6
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1954 vs 1890
- Cheaper: $120 vs $147
- Overall rating 25/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 602971 vs 408000
- Better Geekbench Single: 760 vs 732
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Lighter: 190g vs 195g
- Better camera (28/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Poco M6 vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Samsung Galaxy A17 scores 2 points higher (27/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Poco M6 are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Poco M6 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
| Specification | Poco M6 | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 408000 | 602971 | |
| Geekbench Single | 732 | 760 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1954 | 1890 | |
| 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 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 800 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 | |
| Price | $120 | $147 |
Poco M6
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 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
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco M6
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M6 and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A17 leads Poco M6 by 32.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $27. Poco M6 is cheaper by $27.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Poco M6 are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Poco M6 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
Which is better: the Poco M6 or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 edges out the Poco M6 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M6 and the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Poco M6 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 27/100.
Should you choose the Poco M6 over the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Poco M6 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.