Samsung Galaxy M17 vs TCL K70
The Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330, while the TCL K70 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo; launch prices were $130 and $149. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads — 48/100 vs 43/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the TCL K70 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy M17 is faster in AnTuTu (607,489 vs 575,630).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M17
TCL K70
What makes Samsung Galaxy M17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 607489 vs 575630
- Better Geekbench Single: 960 vs 727
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $149
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (33/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 62/100)
What makes TCL K70 better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2014 vs 1826
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 192g
- Overall rating 43/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M17 vs the TCL K70, the Samsung Galaxy M17 scores 5 points higher (48/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy M17 — 76/100, TCL K70 — 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 M17 and the TCL K70 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the TCL K70 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the TCL K70 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (69/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M17 | TCL K70 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1330 | MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 607489 | 575630 | |
| Geekbench Single | 960 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1826 | 2014 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 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 | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | 167.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $130 | $149 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
TCL K70
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
TCL K70
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
TCL K70
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M17 and TCL K70, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy M17 leads TCL K70 by 5.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $19. Samsung Galaxy M17 was $19 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the TCL K70 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the TCL K70 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the TCL K70 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (69/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the TCL K70?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 edges out the TCL K70 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the TCL K70?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the TCL K70 — 43/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M17 over the TCL K70?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.