Samsung Galaxy A17 5G vs Tecno Spark 40 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330, while the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100; launch prices were $166 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads — 48/100 vs 46/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is faster in AnTuTu (603,772 vs 575,630).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 603772 vs 575630
- Better Geekbench Single: 960 vs 727
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 192g vs 195g
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (33/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2014 vs 1826
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $166
- Better display (70/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G vs the Tecno Spark 40 Pro, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G scores 2 points higher (48/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 66/100, Tecno Spark 40 Pro — 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 Tecno Spark 40 Pro are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G are nearly equal (70/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro are nearly equal (33/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Tecno Spark 40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1330 | MediaTek Helio G100 | |
| AnTuTu | 603772 | 575630 | |
| Geekbench Single | 960 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1826 | 2014 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 15, HIOS 15.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×75.9×6.7 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $166 | $150 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and Tecno Spark 40 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads Tecno Spark 40 Pro by 4.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $16. Tecno Spark 40 Pro was $16 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G are nearly equal (70/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro are nearly equal (33/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G edges out the Tecno Spark 40 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro — 46/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G over the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (76/100 vs 68/100).