POCO X6 vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing hardware specifications, benchmark percentiles, battery endurance, and category performance advantages.

Smartphone Battle

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Xiaomi · 2024

POCO X6

86/ 100

Launch MSRP$299 USD

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

86/ 100

Launch MSRPPricing on request

WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS POCO X6 BETTER THAN Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?

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POCO X6Winner 🏆

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

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SPEC FACTOR	POCO X6	Samsung Galaxy	LEADER
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz	120Hz
Battery Capacity	5,100 mAh	5,000 mAh	+5,100 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	67W	Standard	67W Max
Main Camera Sensor	64 MP	50 MP	64 MP
Screen Display Size	6.67"	6.7"	6.7"
Chassis Weight	181g	N/A	181g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy POCO X6:

✓818g lighter chassis (181g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$9700 lower launch MSRP ($299 vs $9999)
✓Larger 5,100 mAh battery capacity (+100 mAh more capacity)

Reasons to buy Samsung Galaxy A17 5G:

✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.7" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	POCO X6	Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
1. Display & Screen🏆 Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Wins Display
Screen Type & Tech	AMOLED	AMOLED / OLED display
Screen Size	6.67"	6.7"
Resolution & Density	2712x1220 (446 ppi)	N/A
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	1,800 nits peak	N/A
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 POCO X6 Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	Exynos 1330
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 14	Android 15
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	8 GB LPDDR	8 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	256GB	256 GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 POCO X6 Wins Camera
Primary Camera	64 MP, f/1.79, OIS, OmniVision OV64B	50 MP, 50MP Main + Depth Sensor
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	8 MP, f/2.2	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	20 MP, f/2.24	16 MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 POCO X6 Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	161.2 x 74.3 x 7.98 mm	N/A
Weight	181 g	N/A
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP54	Not certified
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	5,100 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	67W wired fast charging	N/A
Wireless Charging	Not supported	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 6E	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth	5.2	Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 2.0	USB Type-C
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$299	Price on request

Editorial Lab Verdict

POCO X6 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 86.2/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, POCO X6 ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its superior specifications and verified build advantages.

When to choose POCO X6:

Higher overall BeastScore: 86.2 vs top rival 86.0 · Significantly faster wired charging: 67W vs max 0W

When to choose Samsung Galaxy A17 5G:

Balanced specifications with Samsung hardware design · Runs Android 15 with optimized security support

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: POCO X6 vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

Which is better: POCO X6 or Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?

POCO X6 leads with an overall BeastScore of 86.2/100 compared to Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (86.0/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 86.2 vs top rival 86.0 and Significantly faster wired charging: 67W vs max 0W.