Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone vs Tecno POVA Slim 5G: which one suits you?

The two differ in 4 of the specs we have recorded, and the Tecno POVA Slim 5G is cheaper by SAR 241 (prices checked 12 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • No clear lead in the recorded specs; design or brand preference may decide.
  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 241
  • Bigger battery for a longer day (6,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh)

The deciding difference here: battery capacity and price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Screen size

    6.7 in6.78 in
  • Display type

    AMOLEDOLED
  • Resolution

    720 x 15601440P

Specifications side by side

22 of 22 specs

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Spec
SamsungSAR 1,107
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone specs
SAR 866
Tecno POVA Slim 5G specs
Reference priceSAR 1,107SAR 866
Storage—256 GB
ProcessorExynos 1330—
Battery capacity5,000 mAh✓ 6,500 mAh
Wired charging25 W—
Years of OS updates6 years—
Memory (RAM)8 GB8 GB
Main camera50 MP50 MP
5GYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in main camera between the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone and the Tecno POVA Slim 5G?

No difference here: main camera is 50 MP on both.

What is the difference in battery capacity between the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone and the Tecno POVA Slim 5G?

Battery capacity is higher on the Tecno POVA Slim 5G: 6,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh on the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in memory (RAM) between the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone and the Tecno POVA Slim 5G?

No difference here: memory (RAM) is 8 GB on both.

What is the difference in screen size between the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone and the Tecno POVA Slim 5G?

Screen size is higher on the Tecno POVA Slim 5G: 6.78 in vs 6.7 in on the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.