Realme P4R vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

The Realme P4R (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $150 and $166. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads — 48/100 vs 45/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Realme P4R has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is faster in AnTuTu (602,971 vs 524,785).

The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G edges out the Realme P4R by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme P4R
Performance 43
Display 65
Camera 30
Battery 58
Portability
Value for money 66
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Performance 47
Display 67
Camera 33
Battery 52
Portability 68
Value for money 68
What makes Realme P4R better?
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 1963
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $166

  • Longer battery life (58/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 5G better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 602971 vs 524785
  • Better Geekbench Single: 952 vs 771
  • Faster charging: 25W vs 5W

  • Higher performance (47/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better camera (33/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (67/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme P4R vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G scores 3 points higher (48/100 vs 45/100). Value score: Realme P4R — 66/100, Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 68/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Realme P4R are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Realme P4R are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Realme P4R are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme P4R is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).

Realme P4R: The Realme P4R is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G: The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme P4R Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6300 Samsung Exynos 1330
AnTuTu 524785 602971
Geekbench Single 771 952
Geekbench Multi 1980 1963
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 720x1570 1080x2340
Refresh rate 144 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 5W 25W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 5 MP
Front camera 8 MP 13 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 Android 15 / One UI 7
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC no
Protection IP65
Weight 192 g
Launch price $150 $166
Camera comparison
Realme P4R
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 13MP
33
camera
Display comparison
Realme P4R
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1570
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
65
display
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
Battery and charging
Realme P4R
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless charging: no data
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme P4R and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme P4R MediaTek Dimensity 6300
45/100
524785 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Samsung Exynos 1330
48/100 +13.0%
602971 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads Realme P4R by 13.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme P4R
$150
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
$166

Launch price difference: $16. Realme P4R was $16 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Realme P4R are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Realme P4R are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Realme P4R are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme P4R is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme P4R or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G edges out the Realme P4R by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Realme P4R and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?

The Realme P4R has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 48/100.

Should you choose the Realme P4R over the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?

The Realme P4R is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a better fit for everyday use.