Samsung Galaxy A17 vs Tecno Spark 40
The Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Tecno Spark 40 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81; launch prices were $147 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A17 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 is faster in AnTuTu (554,590 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A17
Tecno Spark 40
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 554590 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
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $147
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A17 vs the Tecno Spark 40, the Samsung Galaxy A17 scores 6 points higher (45/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 leads (43/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A17 — 66/100, Tecno Spark 40 — 60/100; 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 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 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 and the Tecno Spark 40 are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A17 | Tecno Spark 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 554590 | 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 / One UI 7 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| 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 | $147 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Spark 40
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 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
- 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 and Tecno Spark 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A17 leads Tecno Spark 40 by 54.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $27. Tecno Spark 40 was $27 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 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 and the Tecno Spark 40 are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A17 or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 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 and the Tecno Spark 40?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Tecno Spark 40 — 39/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A17 or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 leads on performance (43/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A17 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 (43/100 vs 30/100).