Samsung Galaxy A17 vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
The Samsung Galaxy A17 scores 5.4 in our rating, and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G scores 5.6. The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads in performance. The Samsung Galaxy A17 is the newer phone, announced in September 2025.
Key differences
Why choose the Samsung Galaxy A17
- Newer model Sep 2025 vs Aug 6, 2025
- Lighter 190 g vs 192 g
Why choose the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- More RAM 4 GB / 6 GB / 8 GB vs 4 GB
- More storage 128 GB / 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 5G support
PhoneRanked scores
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Spec
Samsung Galaxy A17Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Overall
5.4
5.6
Display
7.3
7.3
Performance
2.9
3.7
Camera
4.8
4.8
Battery
4.8
4.8
Design
6.4
6.4
Software support
8.4
8.4
Value for money
5.0 est.
5.4
Display
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A17Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Size
6.7 inches
6.7 inches
Type
OLED, Super AMOLED
OLED, Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 × 2340 px
1080 × 2340 px
Pixel density
385 ppi
385 ppi
Refresh rate
90 Hz
90 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✕ No
✕ No
Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus+
Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A17Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Process
6 nm
5 nm
Max CPU clock
2.2 GHz
2.4 GHz
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G68 MP2
RAM
4 GB
4 GB / 6 GB / 8 GB
Storage
128 GB
128 GB / 256 GB
microSD slot
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Cameras
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A17Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.8
50 MP, f/1.8
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
5 MP
5 MP
Rear cameras
3
3
Rear video
1080p@30
1080p@30
Front camera
13 MP
13 MP
Battery and charging
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A17Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Capacity
5,000 mAh
5,000 mAh
Wired charging
25 W
25 W
Reverse wireless
✕ No
✕ No
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A17Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Dimensions
164.4 × 77.9 × 7.5 mm
164.4 × 77.9 × 7.5 mm
Thickness
7.5 mm
7.5 mm
Weight
190 g
192 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Back
—
Fiberglass
Water resistance
IP54
IP54
Fingerprint
Side-mounted
Side-mounted
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Dual Nano-SIM
Dual Nano-SIM
Colors
Black, Grey, Light Blue
Black, Blue, Gray
Connectivity and features
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A17Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
5G
✕ No
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5
Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
5.3
5.3
USB
USB-C 2.0
USB-C 2.0
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✕ No
✕ No
Satellite
✕ No
✕ No
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A17Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
OS at launch
Android 15
Android 15
Interface
One UI 7
One UI 7
OS updates
6 years
6 years
Security updates
6 years
6 years
Launch and price
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A17Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Announced
Sep 2025
Aug 6, 2025
Status
Released
Released
US launch price
—
$199.99
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