Realme P4x vs Samsung Galaxy A17
The Realme P4x (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; launch prices were $190 and $147. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme P4x leads — 52/100 vs 45/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Realme P4x has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme P4x is faster in AnTuTu (876,440 vs 554,590); the Samsung Galaxy A17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme P4x doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A17 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme P4x
Samsung Galaxy A17
What makes Realme P4x better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 876440 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 1050 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2939 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (76/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $147 vs $190
- Better camera (33/100 vs 30/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme P4x vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Realme P4x scores 7 points higher (52/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme P4x leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme P4x leads (60/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Realme P4x — 68/100, 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 P4x is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Realme P4x is a bit better (76/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Realme P4x are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme P4x notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (60/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Realme P4x (70/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme P4x | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 876440 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1050 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2939 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 165.9×76.0×8.4 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $190 | $147 |
Camera comparison
Realme P4x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Realme P4x
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme P4x
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme P4x and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme P4x leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 58.0% 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 P4x is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme P4x is a bit better (76/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Realme P4x are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme P4x notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (60/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Realme P4x (70/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme P4x or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Realme P4x edges out the Samsung Galaxy A17 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme P4x and the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Realme P4x has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 45/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme P4x or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Realme P4x leads on performance (56/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Realme P4x over the Samsung Galaxy A17?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Samsung Galaxy A17 (70/100 vs 50/100).