Samsung Galaxy M17 vs Tecno Spark 10C

The Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330, while the Tecno Spark 10C (2023) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A; estimated prices are $130 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads — 26/100 vs 13/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Samsung Galaxy M17 is faster in AnTuTu (607,137 vs 153,667); the Samsung Galaxy M17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 10C doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy M17 is thinner (7.5mm vs 8.5mm).

The Samsung Galaxy M17 is noticeably better than the Tecno Spark 10C — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M17
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 28
Battery 37
Design 60
Value for money 100
Tecno Spark 10C
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 63
Value for money 100
What makes Samsung Galaxy M17 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 607137 vs 153667
  • Better Geekbench Single: 952 vs 205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1963 vs 846
  • Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (28/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (37/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 10C better?
  • Lighter: 189g vs 192g
  • Cheaper: $100 vs $130

  • Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M17 vs the Tecno Spark 10C, the Samsung Galaxy M17 scores 13 points higher (26/100 vs 13/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads (28/100 vs 0/100). 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 Spark 10C (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 10C (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Tecno Spark 10C are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Spark 10C and the Samsung Galaxy M17 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

Samsung Galaxy M17: The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Tecno Spark 10C: The Tecno Spark 10C is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy M17 Tecno Spark 10C
Processor Samsung Exynos 1330 Unisoc SC9863A
AnTuTu 607137 153667
Geekbench Single 952 205
Geekbench Multi 1963 846
Display 6.7" Super AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2340 720x1612
Refresh rate 90 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 25W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 5 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 4GB
Storage 128GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 15 Android, HIOS 8.6
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm 163.9×75.5×8.5 mm
Weight 192 g 189 g
Price $130 $100
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M17
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 13MP
28
camera
Tecno Spark 10C
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M17
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Tecno Spark 10C
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M17
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Tecno Spark 10C
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy M17 and Tecno Spark 10C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy M17 Samsung Exynos 1330
26/100
607137 AnTuTu
Tecno Spark 10C Unisoc SC9863A
13/100 -295.1%
153667 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy M17 leads Tecno Spark 10C by 295.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy M17
$130
Tecno Spark 10C
$100

Price difference: $30. Tecno Spark 10C is cheaper by $30.

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 Spark 10C (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 10C (28/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Tecno Spark 10C are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Tecno Spark 10C and the Samsung Galaxy M17 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the Tecno Spark 10C?

The Samsung Galaxy M17 is noticeably better than the Tecno Spark 10C — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Tecno Spark 10C?

The Samsung Galaxy M17 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Tecno Spark 10C — 13/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the Tecno Spark 10C?

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

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M17 over the Tecno Spark 10C?

The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Spark 10C is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.