{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-m17e-vs-tecno-spark-20-pro-5g/",
    "generated": "2026-08-13T12:48:35+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy M17e vs Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G",
    "answer": "The Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 73 against 69 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and memory & storage. The Samsung Galaxy M17e still wins on battery & charging and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Samsung Galaxy M17e is the cheaper of the two at PKR 46,999 against PKR 52,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy M17e",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-m17e",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-m17e/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-9-2026-09_53_55-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 46999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-09T04:57:04+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 47.7,
                "camera": 82,
                "battery": 76.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 68.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 2026.",
                    "Dimensions": "167.4 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "199 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 Dust and Splash Resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 x 1600 Pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "PLS LCD, 120Hz Refresh Rate",
                    "Protection": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.4GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 (One UI 8)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (Dedicated)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, Wide, PDAF 2 MP, Depth Sensor Autofocus LED Flash HDR Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 6000 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 (Wi-Fi 5)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Face Unlock Support",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-20-pro-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-9-2026-10_29_15-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 52999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-10T05:12:44+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 62,
                "camera": 83,
                "battery": 66.6,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 95.1,
                "overall": 72.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "168.5 × 76.2 × 8.3 mm (Plastic Back) 168.5 × 76.2 × 8.5 mm (Vegan Leather)",
                    "Weight": "200 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No confirmed IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "Full HD+ resolution (1080 × 2460 pixels)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "Not Specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14, HIOS 14"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB (Up to 8 GB Virtual RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP main camera 2 MP macro camera Dual LED flash HDR Panorama Autofocus",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP Dual-color temperature flash HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1440p@30fps 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33W Super Charge"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (market dependent)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor Electronic compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g",
        "margin": 3.7,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m17e": 47.7,
                    "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g": 62
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g"
            },
            {
                "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-m17e": 82,
                    "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g": 83
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m17e": 76.3,
                    "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g": 66.6
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m17e"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m17e": 87,
                    "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m17e": 31.3,
                    "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g": 50
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m17e": 100,
                    "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g": 95.1
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m17e"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Samsung Galaxy M17e costs PKR 6,000 less.",
        "Samsung Galaxy M17e packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G charges 8W faster.",
        "Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy M17e or Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.7 points. It wins on performance and memory & storage. Samsung Galaxy M17e 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 M17e and Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M17e is listed at PKR 46,999 and Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G at PKR 52,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy M17e cheaper by PKR 6,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy M17e or Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M17e leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy M17e carries a 6000 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 25W and 33W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy M17e or Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy M17e runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) while Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (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/)."
}