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 (622,608 vs 552,286); the Samsung Galaxy A17 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 217g).

The Poco M7 Plus 5G edges out the Samsung Galaxy A17 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M7 Plus 5G
Performance 48
Display 65
Camera 40
Battery 68
Portability 42
Value for money 72
Samsung Galaxy A17
Performance 43
Display 67
Camera 33
Battery 44
Portability 70
Value for money 66
What makes Poco M7 Plus 5G better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 622608 vs 552286
  • 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)
  • Higher value score: 72/100 vs 66/100
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). 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). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (72/100 vs 66/100).

Poco M7 Plus 5G: The Poco M7 Plus 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy A17: The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco M7 Plus 5G Samsung Galaxy A17
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 MediaTek Helio G99
AnTuTu 622608 552286
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
40
camera
Samsung Galaxy A17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 13MP
33
camera
Display comparison
Poco M7 Plus 5G
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2460x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
65
display
Samsung Galaxy A17
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
Battery and charging
Poco M7 Plus 5G
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • Wireless charging: no data
68
battery
Samsung Galaxy A17
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco M7 Plus 5G and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M7 Plus 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
51/100
622608 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A17 MediaTek Helio G99
45/100 -12.7%
552286 AnTuTu

Poco M7 Plus 5G leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 12.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M7 Plus 5G
$168
Samsung Galaxy A17
$147

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).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (72/100 vs 66/100).

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?

The Poco M7 Plus 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a better fit for everyday use.