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Samsung Galaxy A17 4G vs Tecno Pova 7 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy A17 4G and Tecno Pova 7 Ultra are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need

Samsung Galaxy A17 4G

5.0/10

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Tecno Pova 7 Ultra

5.0/10

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Best for

  • GamingTecno Pova 7 Ultra
  • Keeping it for yearsSamsung Galaxy A17 4G

Head to head

  • Performance
    3.1
    7.0

    Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has the faster chip: Mediatek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate against Exynos 1330.

  • Gaming
    3.2
    7.0

    Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has the stronger graphics for games.

  • Durability
    4.9
    3.9

    Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is ahead on durability: screen glass Corning Gorilla Glass Victus against Corning Gorilla Glass 7i.

  • Longevity
    7.3
    2.6

    Samsung Galaxy A17 4G should get software updates for about 4.9 more years, against about 0.7 for Tecno Pova 7 Ultra.

  • Connectivity
    5.6
    6.2
  • Extras
    3.6
    4.9

    Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has a fm radio; Samsung Galaxy A17 4G does not.

All specifications
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
General
Condition
Available. Released 2025, August 14
Available. Released 2025, July
Model
SM-A176B, SM-A176B/DS
LJ9
Performance
CPU
Exynos 1330 (5 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate (4 nm)
GPU
Mali-G68 MP2
Mali G615-MC6
Display
Display Type
738 nits max brightness (measured)
–
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
1260 x 2800 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
Screen Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Camera
Video Resolution
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Battery and power
Charging Port
25W wired
70W wired, 50% in 18 min, 100% in 44 min 30W wireless (magnetic) 10W reverse wired Bypass charging
Connectivity
2G
900 / 1800 / 1900
900 / 1800 / 1900
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G Bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66
LTE
5G
USA unlocked
–
5G Bands
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
SA/NSA
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
Yes
Infrared Port
–
Yes
NFC
Yes (market/region dependent)
Yes
Network Technology
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
Sound
Loudspeaker
-26.4 LUFS (Good)
–
Ports
Headphone Jack
No
No
USB Type
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Build and size
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), plastic frame, plastic back
Dimensions
6.7 inches, 110.2 cm 2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)
6.67 inches, 107.4 cm 2 (~89.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Features
FM Radio
No
Unspecified
Questions people ask

Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A17 4G or Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?

Samsung Galaxy A17 4G and Tecno Pova 7 Ultra are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need. Samsung Galaxy A17 4G wins on durability and longevity; Tecno Pova 7 Ultra wins on performance, gaming, connectivity and extras.

Which is faster, Samsung Galaxy A17 4G or Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?

Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has the faster chip: Mediatek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate against Exynos 1330.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy A17 4G or Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?

Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has the stronger graphics for games.

Which is tougher, Samsung Galaxy A17 4G or Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?

Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is ahead on durability: screen glass Corning Gorilla Glass Victus against Corning Gorilla Glass 7i.

Which will last more years, Samsung Galaxy A17 4G or Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?

Samsung Galaxy A17 4G should get software updates for about 4.9 more years, against about 0.7 for Tecno Pova 7 Ultra.

Which has more extras, Samsung Galaxy A17 4G or Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?

Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has a fm radio; Samsung Galaxy A17 4G does not.

Which is better for keeping it for years, Samsung Galaxy A17 4G or Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?

Samsung Galaxy A17 4G scores higher for keeping it for years.

Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A17 4G or Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?

Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is the newer of the two, released September 2025.

Scores are out of 10 against products released in the last two years, worked out from published specs. Prices are averages of what three or more sellers quoted.