Samsung Galaxy M17 vs Tecno Pop 6 Go

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) and the Tecno Pop 6 Go (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads — 26/100 vs 7/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M17 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 5 MP; the Samsung Galaxy M17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop 6 Go doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy M17 is thinner (7.5mm vs 10.9mm).

The Samsung Galaxy M17 is noticeably better than the Tecno Pop 6 Go — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M17
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 28
Battery 37
Design 60
Value for money 100
Tecno Pop 6 Go
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 12
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy M17 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP

  • Better camera (28/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (37/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Tecno Pop 6 Go better?

  • Overall rating 7/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M17 vs the Tecno Pop 6 Go, the Samsung Galaxy M17 scores 19 points higher (26/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 Go (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 Go (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 Go (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 Go (100/100 vs 55/100).

Samsung Galaxy M17: The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Tecno Pop 6 Go: The Tecno Pop 6 Go is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy M17 Tecno Pop 6 Go
Processor Samsung Exynos 1330
AnTuTu 607137
Geekbench Single 952
Geekbench Multi 1963
Display 6.7" Super AMOLED 6.0" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2340 480x960
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 25W
Main camera 50 MP 5 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 5 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 1GB / 2GB
Storage 128GB 32GB
OS Android 15 Android 11 (Go edition), HiOS
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm 160.3×78.8×10.9 mm
Weight 192 g
Price $130
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M17
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 13MP
28
camera
Tecno Pop 6 Go
  • Main: 5MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M17
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Tecno Pop 6 Go
  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 480x960
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M17
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Tecno Pop 6 Go
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy M17
$130
Tecno Pop 6 Go
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 Go (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 Go (28/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 Go (37/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 Go (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the Tecno Pop 6 Go?

The Samsung Galaxy M17 is noticeably better than the Tecno Pop 6 Go — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Tecno Pop 6 Go?

The Samsung Galaxy M17 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Tecno Pop 6 Go — 7/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the Tecno Pop 6 Go?

The Samsung Galaxy M17 leads on camera score (28/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M17 over the Tecno Pop 6 Go?

The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Pop 6 Go is a better fit for everyday use.