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; launch prices were $120 and $147. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A17 leads — 45/100 vs 40/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A17 is faster in AnTuTu (554,590 vs 513,809); the Samsung Galaxy A17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M6 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M6
Samsung Galaxy A17
What makes Poco M6 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 732 vs 727
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $147
- Overall rating 40/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 554590 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)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M6 vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Samsung Galaxy A17 scores 5 points higher (45/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Poco M6 — 62/100, Samsung Galaxy A17 — 66/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Poco M6 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Poco M6 (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Poco M6 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Poco M6 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (70/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M6 | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 554590 | |
| 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 / 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 | |
| Launch price | $120 | $147 |
Camera comparison
Poco M6
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Poco M6
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M6 and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A17 leads Poco M6 by 7.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $27. Poco M6 was $27 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Poco M6 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Poco M6 (67/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Poco M6 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Poco M6 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (70/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M6 or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 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?
The Poco M6 has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 45/100.
Should you choose the Poco M6 over the Samsung Galaxy A17?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Samsung Galaxy A17 (67/100 vs 43/100).