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Samsung Galaxy M17 5G vs Tecno Spark 50

Compare cameras, battery, screen and everyday features.

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Samsung Galaxy M17 5G

Samsung Galaxy M17 5G

  • 192 g.
  • About 90 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.7 inch screen.
  • Exynos 1330 (5 nm) processor.
  • 128 GB storage in this version.
KSh 19,000In Stock
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Tecno Spark 50

Tecno Spark 50

  • 210 g.
  • Screen: 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~259 ppi density).
  • MediaTek Helio G81 processor.
  • Storage: UFS 2.2.
  • 7,000 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 19,400In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Tecno Spark 50 has a much bigger battery (7,000 mAh), scrolls more smoothly (120 Hz) and runs newer Android 16, while the Samsung Galaxy M17 5G charges faster (25 W) and has a sharper OLED screen, steadier photos and video (OIS) and sharper selfies (13 MP).

Weight

Samsung Galaxy M17 5G
192 g
Tecno Spark 50
210 g

Display

Samsung Galaxy M17 5G
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
Tecno Spark 50
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~259 ppi density)

Performance

Samsung Galaxy M17 5G
Exynos 1330 (5 nm) processor
Tecno Spark 50
MediaTek Helio G81 processor

Battery capacity

Samsung Galaxy M17 5G
5,000 mAh battery capacity
Tecno Spark 50
7,000 mAh battery capacity

Charging

Samsung Galaxy M17 5G
25 W rated wired charging power
Tecno Spark 50
18 W rated wired charging power

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy M17 5G

  • Faster rated wired charging: 25 W (vs 18 W).
  • 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).
  • Lighter: 192 g (vs 210 g).

Tecno Spark 50

  • Bigger battery: 7,000 mAh (vs 5,000 mAh).
  • Smoother 120 Hz display (vs 90 Hz).
  • IP64 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
  • Newer Android 16 (vs Android 15).
  • FM radio.
  • Stereo speakers.

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy M17 5GTecno Spark 50
Display6.7-inch OLED display, 90 Hz, 385 ppi6.78-inch LCD display, 120 Hz, 259 ppi
Camera50 MP main camera with OIS50 MP main camera
PerformanceExynos 1330 processorMediaTek Helio G81 processor
Storage128 GB storageUp to 256 GB storage
Battery capacity5,000 mAh battery7,000 mAh battery
Charging25 W wired charging18 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M17 5GTecno Spark 50
BrandSamsungTECNO
ModelGalaxy M17Spark 50 4G
Announced2025, October 102026, April 14
Release statusAvailable. Released 2025, October 13Available. Released 2026, April 14
Model numbersM-M176B, M-M176B/DS—
SAR0.64 W/kg (head)—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M17 5GTecno Spark 50
Dimensions164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)167.8 x 79.2 x 8.2 mm (6.61 x 3.12 x 0.32 in)
Weight192 g (6.77 oz)210 g (7.41 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, plastic frameGlass front, plastic frame, plastic back

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M17 5GTecno Spark 50
DisplaySuper AMOLED, 90Hz, 1100 nits (HBM); 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~83.5% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 120Hz
Screen resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~259 ppi density)
Display protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus—
Display featuresSuper AMOLED, 90Hz, 1100 nits (HBM)120Hz
Display technology—IPS LCD
Display size—6.78 inches
Refresh rate—120Hz
Pixel density—259 ppi
Aspect ratio—20:9 ratio
Screen-to-body ratio—83.5% screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M17 5GTecno Spark 50
ProcessorExynos 1330 (5 nm)MediaTek Helio G81
CPUOcta-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G68 MP2Mali-G57 MC2
User interface—HIOS 16

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M17 5GTecno Spark 50
RAM4GB / 6GB / 8GB4GB, 6GB, 8GB
Storage128GB128GB, 256GB
Expandable storagemicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Memory configurations128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Storage technology—UFS 2.2

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M17 5GTecno Spark 50
Rear camera50 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)50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), PDAF
Front camera13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Rear camera featuresLED flash, panorama, HDRLED flash
Rear camera video1080p@30fps, gyro-EISYes
Front camera video1080p@30fpsYes
Wide camera—50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), PDAF

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M17 5GTecno Spark 50
Battery5000 mAh7000 mAh
Charging25W wired18W wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M17 5GTecno Spark 50
Operating systemAndroid 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 7Android 16, HIOS 16

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M17 5GTecno Spark 50
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66LTE
5G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6—
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M17 5GTecno Spark 50
NFCYesYes
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSSGPS
RadioNoFM radio
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M17 5GTecno Spark 50
Water resistanceIP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) Drop resistant up to 1.5m

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M17 5GTecno Spark 50
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), gyro
ColorsMoonlight Silver, Sapphire BlackHalo Blue, Titanium Grey, Ink Black, Aurora Purple, Bloom Pink

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M17 5GTecno Spark 50
LoudspeakersYesYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNoYes

Similarities

  • Both support Wi-Fi 5.
  • Both use Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have a plastic frame.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both take two SIM cards.

In summary

Get the Tecno Spark 50 if you want a much bigger battery and smoother scrolling, or the Samsung Galaxy M17 5G if you would rather have faster charging and a sharper OLED screen.

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