Realme Neo7x vs Samsung Galaxy A17
The Realme Neo7x (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; launch prices were $190 and $147. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7x leads — 54/100 vs 45/100 (a 9-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 554,590).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo7x
Samsung Galaxy A17
What makes Realme Neo7x better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 975254 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 1087 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3148 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 194g
- Cheaper at launch: $147 vs $190
- Better camera (33/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Neo7x vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Realme Neo7x scores 9 points higher (54/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7x leads (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7x leads (56/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Realme Neo7x — 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 Realme Neo7x notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7x is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Realme Neo7x are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7x is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Neo7x | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 2047 | |
| 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 | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.7×8.0 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $190 | $147 |
Camera comparison
Realme Neo7x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 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
- 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
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Neo7x and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo7x leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 75.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $43. Samsung Galaxy A17 was $43 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7x notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (58/100 vs 43/100).
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 and the Realme Neo7x are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7x is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo7x or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Realme Neo7x edges out the Samsung Galaxy A17 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme Neo7x and the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Realme Neo7x has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 45/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo7x or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Realme Neo7x leads on performance (58/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo7x over the Samsung Galaxy A17?
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 43/100).