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 (603,772 vs 528,398).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme P4R
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
What makes Realme P4R better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 1826
- 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: 603772 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 960 vs 771
- Faster charging: 25W vs 5W
- Higher performance (46/100 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 — 64/100, 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 P4R are nearly equal (46/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme P4R | 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 | 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/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Realme P4R
- 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 P4R
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Realme P4R and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads Realme P4R by 12.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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 (46/100 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?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Realme P4R (58/100 vs 52/100).