Samsung Galaxy M17 vs TCL P80 Pro 5G
The Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330, while the TCL P80 Pro 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Elite; launch prices were $130 and $279. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL P80 Pro 5G leads — 57/100 vs 48/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the TCL P80 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5000); the TCL P80 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (953,150 vs 607,489).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M17
TCL P80 Pro 5G
What makes Samsung Galaxy M17 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $279
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes TCL P80 Pro 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 953150 vs 607489
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 960
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 1826
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M17 vs the TCL P80 Pro 5G, the TCL P80 Pro 5G scores 9 points higher (57/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G leads (57/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy M17 — 76/100, TCL P80 Pro 5G — 58/100; 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 TCL P80 Pro 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M17 | TCL P80 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1330 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 607489 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 960 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1826 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1280x2766 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 192 g | — | |
| Launch price | $130 | $279 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
TCL P80 Pro 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
TCL P80 Pro 5G
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2766
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
TCL P80 Pro 5G
- 5800 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M17 and TCL P80 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL P80 Pro 5G leads Samsung Galaxy M17 by 36.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $149. Samsung Galaxy M17 was $149 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (84/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the TCL P80 Pro 5G?
The TCL P80 Pro 5G edges out the Samsung Galaxy M17 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the TCL P80 Pro 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the TCL P80 Pro 5G — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the TCL P80 Pro 5G?
The TCL P80 Pro 5G leads on camera score (40/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the TCL P80 Pro 5G?
The TCL P80 Pro 5G leads on performance (57/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M17 over the TCL P80 Pro 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.