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; estimated prices are $147 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A17 leads — 27/100 vs 26/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 40 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A17 is faster in AnTuTu (602,971 vs 358,383).
Samsung Galaxy A17
Tecno Spark 40
- Higher AnTuTu: 602971 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 760 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1890 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 25W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 192g
- Better camera (28/100 vs 23/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 60/100)
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper: $120 vs $147
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A17 vs the Tecno Spark 40, the Samsung Galaxy A17 scores 1 points higher (27/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (28/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Tecno Spark 40 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A17 | Tecno Spark 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 602971 | 358383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 760 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1890 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1612x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 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 | 167.7×77.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $147 | $120 |
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Spark 40
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Spark 40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1612x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy A17 and Tecno Spark 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A17 leads Tecno Spark 40 by 68.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $27. Tecno Spark 40 is cheaper by $27.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (28/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Tecno Spark 40 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A17 or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 edges out the Tecno Spark 40 by just 1 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 27/100, the Tecno Spark 40 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A17 or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 leads on camera score (28/100 vs 23/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A17 over the Tecno Spark 40?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Spark 40 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.