Realme Neo7x vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
The Realme Neo7x (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $190 and $166. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7x leads — 54/100 vs 48/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7x has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme Neo7x is faster in AnTuTu (975,254 vs 603,772).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo7x
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
What makes Realme Neo7x better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 975254 vs 603772
- Better Geekbench Single: 1087 vs 960
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3148 vs 1826
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 5G better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 194g
- Cheaper at launch: $166 vs $190
- Better camera (33/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Neo7x vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, the Realme Neo7x scores 6 points higher (54/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7x leads (58/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Realme Neo7x — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 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 Realme Neo7x is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7x is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Realme Neo7x are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7x and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Neo7x | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 603772 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 960 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 1826 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.7×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 194 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $190 | $166 |
Camera comparison
Realme Neo7x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Realme Neo7x
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Neo7x
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Neo7x and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo7x leads Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by 61.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $24. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G was $24 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7x is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7x is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Realme Neo7x are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7x and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo7x or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Realme Neo7x edges out the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme Neo7x and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Realme Neo7x has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 48/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo7x or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Realme Neo7x leads on performance (58/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo7x over the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Realme Neo7x (58/100 vs 46/100).