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Tecno Spark 50 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A17 4G

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Tecno Spark 50 Pro

Tecno Spark 50 Pro

  • Screen: 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~259 ppi density).
  • Mediatek Helio G100 Ultimate (6 nm) processor.
  • Storage: UFS.
  • 60 W rated wired charging power.
  • Runs Android 16, HIOS 16.
KSh 23,000In Stock
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Samsung Galaxy A17 4G

Samsung Galaxy A17 4G

  • 190 g.
  • About 90 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.7 inch screen.
  • Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) processor.
  • 5,000 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 25,800In Stock
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OPPO A5 5GKSh 23,800
Tecno Spark 50KSh 21,200
OPPO A3KSh 23,600
Samsung Galaxy A16 4GKSh 22,700
Redmi 17 4GKSh 21,550
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Our quick verdict

The Tecno Spark 50 Pro scrolls more smoothly (120 Hz), charges faster (60 W) and runs newer Android 16, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G has a sharper OLED screen, steadier photos and video (OIS) and sharper selfies (13 MP).

Display

Tecno Spark 50 Pro
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~259 ppi density)
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)

Performance

Tecno Spark 50 Pro
Mediatek Helio G100 Ultimate (6 nm) processor
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) processor

Charging

Tecno Spark 50 Pro
60 W rated wired charging power
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
25 W rated wired charging power

Battery capacity

Tecno Spark 50 Pro
6000 mAh or 5600 mAh
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
5,000 mAh battery

Water resistance

Tecno Spark 50 Pro
IP68 water and dust resistance
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
IP54 water and dust resistance

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Tecno Spark 50 Pro

  • Faster rated wired charging: 60 W (vs 25 W).
  • Smoother 120 Hz display (vs 90 Hz).
  • IP68 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
  • Newer Android 16 (vs Android 15).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.3).
  • Stereo speakers.

Samsung Galaxy A17 4G

  • OLED display (vs LCD).
  • Sharper screen: 385 ppi (vs 259 ppi).
  • Optical image stabilisation on the main camera.
  • Higher-resolution selfie camera: 13 MP (vs 8 MP).

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PriorityTecno Spark 50 ProSamsung Galaxy A17 4G
Display6.78-inch LCD display, 120 Hz, 259 ppi6.7-inch OLED display, 90 Hz, 385 ppi
Camera50 MP main camera50 MP main camera with OIS
PerformanceMediatek Helio G100 Ultimate processorMediatek Helio G99 processor
Battery capacity6000 mAh or 5600 mAh5,000 mAh battery
Charging60 W wired charging25 W wired charging
Water resistanceIP68 water and dust resistanceIP54 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50 ProSamsung Galaxy A17 4G
BrandTECNOSamsung
ModelSpark 50 ProGalaxy A17 4G
Announced2026, June 152025, September 18
Release statusAvailable. Released 2026, JuneAvailable. Released 2025, September 18
Model numbersKO5SM-A175F, SM-A175F/DS, SM-A175M, SM-A175M/DS, SM-A175F/DSB
SAR EU—0.37 W/kg (head)     1.18 W/kg (body)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50 ProSamsung Galaxy A17 4G
Dimensions167.8 x 79.2 x 7.8 mm (6.61 x 3.12 x 0.31 in)164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)
Build materialsGlass front, plastic frame, plastic backGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic back, plastic frame
Weight—190 g (6.70 oz)

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50 ProSamsung Galaxy A17 4G
Display6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~83.5% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 120HzSuper AMOLED, 90Hz; 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Screen resolution720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~259 ppi density)1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
Display features120HzSuper AMOLED, 90Hz
Display technologyIPS LCD—
Display size6.78 inches—
Refresh rate120Hz—
Pixel density259 ppi—
Aspect ratio20:9 ratio—
Screen-to-body ratio83.5% screen-to-body ratio—
Display protection—Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50 ProSamsung Galaxy A17 4G
ProcessorMediatek Helio G100 Ultimate (6 nm)Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G52 MC2Mali-G57 MC2
User interfaceHIOS 16—
Process node6 nm—

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50 ProSamsung Galaxy A17 4G
RAM4GB, 6GB, 8GB4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage128GB, 256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage technologyUFS—
Expandable storagemicroSDXC (dedicated slot)microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Memory configurations128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50 ProSamsung Galaxy A17 4G
Rear camera50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.95" 0.8μm, PDAF50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF, OIS 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)
Front camera8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Rear camera featuresLED flashLED flash, panorama, HDR
Rear camera videoYes1080p@30fps
Front camera videoYes1080p@30fps
Wide camera50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.95" 0.8μm, PDAF—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50 ProSamsung Galaxy A17 4G
Battery6000 mAh or 5600 mAh5000 mAh
Charging60W wired, 63% in 30 min, 100% in 55 min Bypass charging25W wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50 ProSamsung Galaxy A17 4G
Operating systemAndroid 16, HIOS 16Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 7

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50 ProSamsung Galaxy A17 4G
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bandsLTE1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
Network speedHSPA, LTEHSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50 ProSamsung Galaxy A17 4G
NFCYesYes (market/region dependent)
Bluetooth5.4, A2DP, LE5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-bandWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
PositioningGPSGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
RadioFM radioFM radio (market/region dependent)
USBUSB Type-CUSB Type-C 2.0
InfraredYes—

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50 ProSamsung Galaxy A17 4G
Water resistanceIP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 6m for 30 min) Drop resistant up to 1.5mIP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50 ProSamsung Galaxy A17 4G
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), unspecified sensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
ColorsInk Black, Titanium Grey, Midnight Blue, Dynamic Orange, Cloud WhiteBlack, Gray, Light blue
Multitasking and productivity—Virtual proximity sensing

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50 ProSamsung Galaxy A17 4G
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50 ProSamsung Galaxy A17 4G
Energy—Class A
Battery—51:33h endurance, 1200 cycles
Free fall—Class B (180 falls)
Repairability—Class C

Similarities

  • Both support Wi-Fi 5.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have a plastic frame.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both take two SIM cards.
  • Both offer up to 256 GB of storage.

In summary

For most buyers the Tecno Spark 50 Pro is the better buy; the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G makes sense if you want a sharper OLED screen.

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