Poco M7 vs Samsung Galaxy A17
The Poco M7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; launch prices were $110 and $147. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A17 leads — 45/100 vs 43/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy A17 is faster in AnTuTu (554,590 vs 476,175); the Samsung Galaxy A17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M7 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A17 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M7
Samsung Galaxy A17
What makes Poco M7 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $110 vs $147
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (74/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 554590 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 727 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2047 vs 1396
- Lighter: 190g vs 224g
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (33/100 vs 30/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M7 vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Samsung Galaxy A17 scores 2 points higher (45/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 leads (58/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Poco M7 — 70/100, 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 is a bit better (43/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M7 is a bit better (74/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Poco M7 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Poco M7 (70/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M7 | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $110 | $147 |
Camera comparison
Poco M7
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Poco M7
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M7 and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A17 leads Poco M7 by 14.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $37. Poco M7 was $37 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (43/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M7 is a bit better (74/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Poco M7 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Poco M7 (70/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M7 or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 edges out the Poco M7 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M7 and the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Poco M7 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 45/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco M7 or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 leads on performance (43/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Poco M7 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 43/100).