Samsung Galaxy A17 5G vs Poco M6 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Poco M6 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A17 5G. In terms of display resolution, Poco M6 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A17 5G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Poco M6 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Poco M6 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.79 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 21499 | Rs. 14999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 29th, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is Rs. 21499. The launch Date of the second phone is November 29, 2023. The cost of Poco M6 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 14999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has screen size of 6.7 inches which falls short to Poco M6 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.79 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Poco M6 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has IPS Screen type. Poco's phone has display density of 396 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86% than Poco's phone ~ 85.1%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Poco M6 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A17 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. Poco M6 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Poco M6 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 13 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Poco M6 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | SM-A176B, SM-A176B/DS | M6 Pro 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 6 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | August 29th, 2025 | November 29, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.5 mm | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 199 g |
| Colors | Black, Gray, Blue | Black, Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 396 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86% | ~ 85.1% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Protection | |
| Brightness | 800nits | |
| Features | 550nits Peak Brightness | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G* FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), 5G* TDD Sub6: N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 | Supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Dual Band |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, IR Blaster |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP53 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | No |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Food, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Slow Motion, Video | Photo, Portrait, Night, Video, 50MP Mode, Timelapse, Classic Film Filters, Film Frame, Movie Frame, HDR, Google Lens, Filters, Voice Shutter, Video Features: Timelapse, Movie Frame |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 8 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 7 | MIUI 14 |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1330 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A5 | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP2 | Adreno GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging |