Samsung Galaxy A17 vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier

The Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 52/100 vs 27/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 602,971).

The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 by 25 points (52/100 vs 27/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A17
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 28
Battery 37
Design 62
Value for money 100
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 78
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 602971
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 760
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 1890
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 70W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 28/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A17 vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 25 points higher (52/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (78/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (78/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (100/100 vs 55/100).

Samsung Galaxy A17: The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier: The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A17 Tecno Camon 40 Premier
Processor MediaTek Helio G99 MediaTek Dimensity 8350
AnTuTu 602971 1724757
Geekbench Single 760 1398
Geekbench Multi 1890 4313
Display 6.7" Super AMOLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1260x2800
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 25W 70W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 15 / One UI 7 Android 15, HIOS 15
Brightness (peak) 800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm
Weight 190 g
Price $147
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 13MP
28
camera
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A17
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 70W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A17 and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A17 MediaTek Helio G99
27/100
602971 AnTuTu
Tecno Camon 40 Premier MediaTek Dimensity 8350
52/100 +65.0%
1724757 AnTuTu

Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 65.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy A17
$147
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (21/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (78/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A17 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?

The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 by 25 points (52/100 vs 27/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 52/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A17 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?

The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (78/100 vs 28/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A17 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?

The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A17 over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for everyday use.