(Xiaomi) Poco F5 vs Samsung Galaxy A17
Verdict
(Xiaomi) Poco F5 scores higher on the OH Rank (33 vs 26), winning 3 of 10 categories including Performance and Battery. Samsung Galaxy A17 is 2.9mm wider than (Xiaomi) Poco F5. Samsung Galaxy A17 is the more recent release, from Aug 17, 2025.
Score Breakdown
Performance /15
Battery /15
Screen /15
IP Protection /15
Main Camera /15
Selfie /5
Video /5
SD Memory /5
Software /5
Desktop Replacement /5
TOTAL
33
26
(Xiaomi) Poco F5
75mm (2.95in) · May 2023 · Rank #264
5+8+8+6+3+0+0+0+3+0 = 33
Samsung Galaxy A17
77.9mm (3.07in) · Aug 17, 2025 · Rank #268
0+7+0+6+3+0+0+5+5+0 = 26
* TOP Memory Expansion* TOP SoftwareMidrange
EDITORIAL: The basic Samsung phone is there if you need 5G network access. It is very basic in every way and shows us how good we can have it if we spend a little more.
PROs
sub-90min 25W charging, IP54 protection, expandable memory slot, 6 years of OS updates promise, 5G service
CONs
plastic build, slow Exynos 1330 with just 4GB RAM (there are also 6GB and 8GB versions) performance, barely 24hr endurance from a 5000mAh battery, sub-900nits sub-400ppi 90Hz AMOLED screen, only daytime okay 50MP OIS AF main + unreliable 5MP ultrawide (no AF) + unreliable 2MP macro lens setup, unreliable 13MP (no AF) selfie, unreliable video recording, 6 years of OS updates may be impossible due to very limited hardware, no desktop replacement feature, slow USB-C port,
Both phones here were scored by me, using the same ten categories, with no ads, sponsorships, or manufacturer relationships — this comparison is as objective and honest as it gets.
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