Samsung Galaxy A17 4G vs Tecno Spark 40
The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Tecno Spark 40 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G leads — 45/100 vs 39/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 40 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is faster in AnTuTu (547,742 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Tecno Spark 40
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 4G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 547742 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 727 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2047 vs 1416
- Lighter: 190g vs 192g
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (33/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40 better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G vs the Tecno Spark 40, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G scores 6 points higher (45/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G and the Tecno Spark 40 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G and the Tecno Spark 40 are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A17 4G | Tecno Spark 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 547742 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | 165.6×77.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $120 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Spark 40
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Spark 40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A17 4G and Tecno Spark 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G leads Tecno Spark 40 by 52.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G and the Tecno Spark 40 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G and the Tecno Spark 40 are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G edges out the Tecno Spark 40 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G and the Tecno Spark 40?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Tecno Spark 40 — 39/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G leads on performance (43/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G over the Tecno Spark 40?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (43/100 vs 30/100).