Smartphones · Samsung
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone- Memory (RAM):
- 8 GB
- Screen size:
- 6.7 in
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,107
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone vs Tecno Spark 40 (5G) 256GB 8GB Ram Ink Black: which one suits you?
The two differ in 8 of the specs we have recorded, and the Tecno Spark 40 (5G) 256GB 8GB Ram Ink Black is cheaper by SAR 311 (prices checked 12 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
- Higher wired charging: 25 W vs 18 W
- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 311
- Larger screen refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
- Bigger battery for a longer day (6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh)
The deciding difference here: screen refresh rate and battery capacity and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Smartphones
Tecno Spark 40 (5G) 256GB 8GB Ram Ink Black- Storage:
- 256 GB
- Memory (RAM):
- 8 GB
- Reference price:
- SAR 796
Key differences
Screen size
6.7 in6.75 inResolution
720 x 1560720 x 1600Screen refresh rate
90 Hz✓ 120 Hz
Specifications side by side
22 of 22 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 1,107 | SAR 796 |
| Storage | — | 256 GB |
| Processor | Exynos 1330 | Dimensity 6400 |
| Battery capacity | 5,000 mAh | ✓ 6,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | ✓ 25 W | 18 W |
| Years of OS updates | 6 years | — |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Front camera | 13 MP | — |
| Screen size | 6.7 in | 6.75 in |
| Resolution | 720 x 1560 | 720 x 1600 |
| Screen refresh rate | 90 Hz | ✓ 120 Hz |
| Display type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
| Dual SIM | Yes | — |
| Water and dust rating | IP54 | — |
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| Release year | 2025 | — |
| Colour | Blue | Black |
| Dimensions | 16.4 x 7.8 x 0.7 cm | — |
| Weight | 192 g | — |
| Warranty | 2 years | — |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in processor between the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone and the Tecno Spark 40 (5G) 256GB 8GB Ram Ink Black?
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone: Exynos 1330; Tecno Spark 40 (5G) 256GB 8GB Ram Ink Black: Dimensity 6400. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.
What is the difference in main camera between the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone and the Tecno Spark 40 (5G) 256GB 8GB Ram Ink Black?
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 Spark 40 (5G) 256GB 8GB Ram Ink Black?
Battery capacity is higher on the Tecno Spark 40 (5G) 256GB 8GB Ram Ink Black: 6,000 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 wired charging between the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone and the Tecno Spark 40 (5G) 256GB 8GB Ram Ink Black?
Wired charging is higher on the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone: 25 W vs 18 W on the Tecno Spark 40 (5G) 256GB 8GB Ram Ink Black. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.