Realme P4 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
The Realme P4 Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $130 and $166. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads — 48/100 vs 40/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Realme P4 Lite has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is faster in AnTuTu (603,772 vs 528,398); the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is noticeably lighter (192g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme P4 Lite
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
What makes Realme P4 Lite better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 1826
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $166
- Longer battery life (55/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 603772 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 960 vs 771
- Faster charging: 25W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 192g vs 212g
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (33/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme P4 Lite vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G scores 8 points higher (48/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads (33/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Realme P4 Lite — 60/100, 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 Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Realme P4 Lite are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Realme P4 Lite are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Realme P4 Lite (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme P4 Lite and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Realme P4 Lite (68/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme P4 Lite | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 603772 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 960 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 1826 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Realme UI 7.0 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 900 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.3×78.1×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 212 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $130 | $166 |
Camera comparison
Realme P4 Lite
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Realme P4 Lite
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme P4 Lite
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Realme P4 Lite and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads Realme P4 Lite by 12.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $36. Realme P4 Lite was $36 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Realme P4 Lite are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Realme P4 Lite are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Realme P4 Lite (33/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme P4 Lite and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Realme P4 Lite (68/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme P4 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G edges out the Realme P4 Lite by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme P4 Lite and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Realme P4 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme P4 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads on camera score (33/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Realme P4 Lite over the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (33/100 vs 10/100).