Samsung Galaxy A17 vs Tecno Pova 4
The Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Tecno Pova 4 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A17 leads — 45/100 vs 40/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 4 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy A17 is thinner (7.5mm vs 8.7mm).
Samsung Galaxy A17
Tecno Pova 4
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Better camera (33/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 40/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A17 vs the Tecno Pova 4, the Samsung Galaxy A17 scores 5 points higher (45/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 4 (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Tecno Pova 4 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 4 is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 4 (70/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A17 | Tecno Pova 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 552286 | 552286 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 12, HIOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | 170.6×77.5×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | — | |
| Launch price | $147 | — |
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Pova 4
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Pova 4
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova 4
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy A17 and Tecno Pova 4, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Tecno Pova 4
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 4 (67/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Tecno Pova 4 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 4 is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 4 (70/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A17 or the Tecno Pova 4?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 edges out the Tecno Pova 4 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Tecno Pova 4?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Tecno Pova 4 — 40/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A17 over the Tecno Pova 4?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pova 4 is a better fit for everyday use.