Samsung Galaxy A17 5G vs TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G
Key differences
- The TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G has the bigger battery: 6,000mAh against 5,000mAh.
- The TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G charges faster, at 45W wired against 25W.
Full specifications compared
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 6.4/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Brand | Samsung | TECNO |
| Model | Galaxy A17 5G | POVA 7 Pro 5G |
| India launch date | 3 September 2025 | 4 July 2025 |
| First sale | 3 September 2025 | 10 July 2025 |
| Launch price | From ₹18,999 | From ₹18,999 |
| Variants | 6GB RAM + 128GB · 8GB RAM + 128GB · 8GB RAM + 256GB | 8GB RAM + 128GB · 8GB RAM + 256GB |
| Display | Not published | 6.78", AMOLED, 2720x1224, 144Hz |
| Screen protection | Not published | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Processor | Exynos 1330 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Rear camera | 50MP main + 5MP ultrawide | 64MP main + 8MP main |
| Front camera | Not published | 13MP |
| Rear video | Not published | Not published |
| Front video | Not published | Not published |
| Battery | 5,000mAh | 6,000mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W | 45W |
| Wireless charging | Not published | 30W |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Not published | Not published |
| Operating system | Not published | Android 15, HiOS 15 |
| OS updates promised | Not published | Not published |
| Water/dust rating | Not published | Not published |
| Weight | 192 g | Not published |
| Thickness | 7.5 mm | 8.15 mm |
| NFC | Not published | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Not published | Not published |
| Bluetooth | Not published | Not published |
| USB | Not published | USB Type-C |
| Fingerprint | Not published | yes |
| Colours | Blue, Grey, Black | Geek Black, Dynamic Grey, Neon Cyan |
Frequently asked questions
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G or TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G — which is better?
On our spec score the TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G is ahead, 7.5/10 against 6.4/10. Spec score = processor tier 30% + camera hardware 25% + display 15% + battery and charging 15% + promised software updates 15%, calculated from the official specifications. It is not a hands-on review. The TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G has the bigger battery: 6,000mAh against 5,000mAh. The TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G charges faster, at 45W wired against 25W.