Poco M7 Plus 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A17
The Poco M7 Plus 5G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; launch prices were $168 and $147. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads — 51/100 vs 45/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 Plus 5G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco M7 Plus 5G is faster in AnTuTu (617,626 vs 554,590); the Samsung Galaxy A17 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M7 Plus 5G
Samsung Galaxy A17
What makes Poco M7 Plus 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 617626 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 938 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2183 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $147 vs $168
- Better display (67/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M7 Plus 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Poco M7 Plus 5G scores 6 points higher (51/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads (68/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Poco M7 Plus 5G — 72/100, 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 Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Poco M7 Plus 5G are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (68/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (70/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M7 Plus 5G | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 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 / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $168 | $147 |
Camera comparison
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M7 Plus 5G and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco M7 Plus 5G leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 11.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $21. Samsung Galaxy A17 was $21 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Poco M7 Plus 5G are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (68/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (70/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G edges out the Samsung Galaxy A17 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G leads on camera score (40/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G leads on performance (48/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco M7 Plus 5G over the Samsung Galaxy A17?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Samsung Galaxy A17 (70/100 vs 42/100).