Samsung Galaxy M17 vs Tecno Camon 50 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330, while the Tecno Camon 50 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate; launch prices were $130 and $320. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads — 65/100 vs 48/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 50 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Tecno Camon 50 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,059,715 vs 607,489).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M17
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy M17 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $320
- Better portability (69/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 50 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1059715 vs 607489
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 960
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 1826
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (92/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M17 vs the Tecno Camon 50 Pro, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro scores 17 points higher (65/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads (59/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads (64/100 vs 33/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy M17 — 76/100, Tecno Camon 50 Pro — 66/100; 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 Tecno Camon 50 Pro is a bit better (59/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (92/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (64/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M17 | Tecno Camon 50 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1330 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 607489 | 1059715 | |
| Geekbench Single | 960 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1826 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1208x2644 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16, up to 3 major Android upgrades, HIOS 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | 162.4×77.0×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | — | |
| Launch price | $130 | $320 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2644
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M17 and Tecno Camon 50 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy M17 by 42.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $190. Samsung Galaxy M17 was $190 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro is a bit better (59/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (92/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (64/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Tecno Camon 50 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy M17 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads on performance (59/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M17 over the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.