DailyTechPricesDevice Comparison
| Galaxy A17 | Poco M8x | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Announced | 06 August, 2025 | 2026, August 21 |
| Released | 2025-08-14 | 2026, August 27 |
| Status | Available | Available |
| NETWORK | ||
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
| 4G LTE | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41 |
| 5G | No | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 78 SA/NSA |
| SAR | 0.67 W/kg (head); 0.97 W/kg (body) | — |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE | 2G / 3G / 4G / 5G |
| BODY | ||
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), Plastic back or silicone polymer (eco leather), Plastic frame |
| Dimensions | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.30 in) | 170.12 x 78.43 x 8.8 mm |
| IP Rating | IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes) | IP64 Dust Tight and Water Resistant (water splashes) |
| SIM | Dual Nano‑SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 192 g (6.77 oz) | 232 g |
| DISPLAY | ||
| Brightness | 741 nits (max, measured) | 825 nits (peak) |
| Features | Eye comfort mode, adaptive brightness | — |
| Protection | Scratch‑resistant glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 120Hz |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density) | 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Screen-to-body | 85% (slim side bezels, slightly thicker chin) | ~86.2% |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.9 inches |
| Type | PLS LCD, 90 Hz | IPS LCD, 120Hz |
| PLATFORM | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core, up to 2.4GHz |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1330 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP2 | Adreno |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| MEMORY | ||
| Card slot | microSDXC | Dedicated memory card slot |
| Internal | 64 GB / 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM | 4 GB / 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage Type | eMMC | UFS 2.2 |
| Storage/RAM variants | 64 GB / 128 GB; 4 GB / 6 GB RAM | 128 GB; 6 GB RAM |
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Features | LED flash, HDR | LED Flash, HDR |
| MAIN CAMERA | 50 MP wide, autofocus, 2 MP depth sensor | 50 MP |
| Video | Full HD video recording | 1080p@30fps |
| SELFIE CAMERA | ||
| Features | Face detection, beauty mode | HDR |
| Selfie camera | 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm | 8 MP |
| Video | Full HD video recording | 1080p@30fps |
| SOUND | ||
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | Supported | — |
| Loudspeaker | Single speaker | Yes, with Stereo Speakers |
| COMMUNICATION | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 stable low‑energy connection | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | No |
| Positioning | GPS | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio | Yes |
| USB | USB Type‑C | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| WLAN | Wi‑Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi |
| FEATURES | ||
| Satellite | No | — |
| Sensors | Side‑mounted fingerprint, accelerometer, proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| BATTERY | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 7900mAh |
| Charging Type | 25W wired | 45W Wired, PD; 22.5W Reverse Wired |
| Type | Li‑Po, non‑removable | Non-removable Li-Ion Battery |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Colors | Black, Blue, Silver | Leather Green, Black, Blue |
| Compatibility | — | India |
| Launch Price (USD) | $185.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | — |
| Models | SM-A176B, SM-A176B/DS | MZB0PXLIN |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦150,000 – ₦200,000 | ₦260,000 |
| SECURITY | ||
| Security | Side‑mounted fingerprint sensor, Samsung Knox Core | Fingerprint sensor |