Samsung Galaxy A17 5G vs Tecno Pova 7 Neo
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330, while the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate; launch prices were $166 and $140. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads — 49/100 vs 48/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 Neo has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is faster in AnTuTu (607,489 vs 575,630); the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is noticeably lighter (192g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 607489 vs 575630
- Better Geekbench Single: 960 vs 727
- Lighter: 192g vs 210g
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Neo better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2014 vs 1826
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $166
- Better camera (39/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G vs the Tecno Pova 7 Neo, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo scores 1 points higher (49/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads (71/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 66/100, Tecno Pova 7 Neo — 74/100; 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 Tecno Pova 7 Neo are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a bit better (39/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (68/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Tecno Pova 7 Neo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1330 | MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 607489 | 575630 | |
| Geekbench Single | 960 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1826 | 2014 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 14 | |
| Weight | 192 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $166 | $140 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and Tecno Pova 7 Neo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads Tecno Pova 7 Neo by 5.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $26. Tecno Pova 7 Neo was $26 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Tecno Pova 7 Neo are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a bit better (39/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (71/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (68/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G or the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?
The Tecno Pova 7 Neo edges out the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G or the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?
The Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads on camera score (39/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G over the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (71/100 vs 52/100).