Tecno Pova 6 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A17 5G. In terms of display resolution, Tecno Pova 6 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2436 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A17 5G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Tecno Pova 6 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Tecno Pova 6 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.78 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple | 108 MP + 2 MP + 0.08 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 18398 | Rs. 18999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is August 29th, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is Rs. 18398. The launch Date of the second phone is March 29, 2024. The cost of Tecno Pova 6 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 18999.
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has screen size of 6.7 inches which falls short to Tecno Pova 6 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.78 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Tecno Pova 6 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type. Tecno's phone has display density of 393 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Tecno's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 87.2% than Samsung's phone ~ 86%. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Tecno Pova 6 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Tecno Pova 6 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A17 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. Tecno Pova 6 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (128 GB).
Tecno Pova 6 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 108 MP + 2 MP + 0.08 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy A17 5G's 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Tecno Pova 6 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A17 5G's 13 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 14 version.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Tecno Pova 6 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | SM-A176B, SM-A176B/DS | Pova 6 Pro |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 6 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | August 29th, 2025 | March 29, 2024 |
| In The Box | Power Adapter, SIM Tray Ejector, Phone Case, USB Cable | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.5 mm | 76.1 x 165.5 x 7.88 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 195 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Black, Gray, Blue | Comet Green, Meteorite Grey |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2436 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 393 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86% | ~ 87.2% |
| Brightness | 800nits | |
| Features | 1300 nits Brightness | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | Yes, 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 |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP53 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Backlit ARC Interface, Dynamic Mini LEDs Lights, Customized Light effects | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 108 MP ƒ/1.89 (Wide Angle) 2 MP 0.08 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Food, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Slow Motion, Video | HDR Photography, Time Lapse, Super Night Photography, AI Auto Scene Detection, Noise Reduction, 3X In-Sensor Zoom |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | Yes |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 32 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Dual LED Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 7 | HIOS 14 |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1330 | Mediatek Dimensity 6080 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A5 | 2 x Cortex-A76-2.2 GHz, 6 x Cortex-A55-2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| 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 | MP3, AAC, AMR, MID, FLAC, OGG, 3GPP |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | MP4, 3GP, FLV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 70W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | |