{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-f17-vs-tecno-pova-7-4g/",
    "generated": "2026-08-13T01:10:34+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy F17 vs Tecno Pova 7 4G",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy F17 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 73 against 68 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The Tecno Pova 7 4G still wins on battery & charging and memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy F17",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-f17",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-f17/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-26-2026-12_16_49-PM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 49999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-27T04:43:30+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 55,
                "camera": 94,
                "battery": 64.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 72.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 14, 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "164.4 × 77.9 × 7.5 mm",
                    "Weight": "192 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 (Dust protected & splash resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Super AMOLED 90Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Exynos 1330 (5nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G68 MP2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 | User Interface: One UI 7 | Current Upgrade Support: Upgradable to Android 21 | Latest User Interface: One UI 13 | Software Support: Samsung provides up to 6 generations of Android OS upgrades and 6 years of security updates"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (shared SIM slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (Wide, AF, OIS) 5 MP (Ultrawide) 2 MP (Macro) LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "13 MP (Wide)",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps, Gyro-EIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Pova 7 4G",
            "slug": "tecno-pova-7-4g",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-pova-7-4g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-21-2026-11_20_29-AM-1024x811.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 49999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-21T06:23:49+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 31.8,
                "camera": 83,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 92.5,
                "overall": 67.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "168.6 × 76.6 × 9.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "Approximately 208 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 dust and splash resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 900 nits (HBM)",
                    "Protection": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.2GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 HiOS 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot, availability may vary by market)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP (Main) 2 MP (Depth) Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP Dual LED Flash",
                    "Video recording": "1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "7000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Flash Charge Reverse Wired Charging supported"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "samsung-galaxy-f17",
        "margin": 5.4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-f17": 55,
                    "tecno-pova-7-4g": 31.8
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-f17"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-f17": 94,
                    "tecno-pova-7-4g": 83
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-f17"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-f17": 64.6,
                    "tecno-pova-7-4g": 81.3
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-7-4g"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-f17": 100,
                    "tecno-pova-7-4g": 87
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-f17"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-f17": 31.3,
                    "tecno-pova-7-4g": 50
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-7-4g"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-f17": 100,
                    "tecno-pova-7-4g": 92.5
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-f17"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Pova 7 4G packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Pova 7 4G charges 20W faster.",
        "Tecno Pova 7 4G offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "Tecno Pova 7 4G ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Tecno Pova 7 4G has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Samsung Galaxy F17 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy F17 or Tecno Pova 7 4G?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy F17 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.4 points. It wins on performance, camera, display and value for money. Tecno Pova 7 4G can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Samsung Galaxy F17 and Tecno Pova 7 4G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy F17 is listed at PKR 49,999 and Tecno Pova 7 4G at PKR 49,999. That makes Tecno Pova 7 4G cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy F17 or Tecno Pova 7 4G?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy F17 scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy F17 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 108 MP on Tecno Pova 7 4G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy F17 or Tecno Pova 7 4G?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova 7 4G leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy F17 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Pova 7 4G a 7000 mAh cell, with 25W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy F17 or Tecno Pova 7 4G?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy F17 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy F17 runs the Exynos 1330 (5nm) while Tecno Pova 7 4G runs the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate (6nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}