Realme 13+ vs Samsung Galaxy A17 – Price, Specs & Features

Q: Which phone has better performance, the Realme 13+ or the Samsung Galaxy A17?

In this performance comparison, the Realme 13+ with its Dimensity 7300 (4nm) performs better than the Samsung Galaxy A17 with the Exynos 1330 (5nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.

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Realme 13+

Dimensity 7300
4 nm
5000 mAh
80W
6.67"
1080x2400 pixels
50 MP
4K@30fps
Specs

Samsung Galaxy A17

Exynos 1330
5 nm
5000 mAh
25W
6.7"
1080 x 2340 pixels
50 MP
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Specs

Samsung Galaxy A17

General

Launch Date

August 29, 2024

August 29, 2025

Availability

Available Now

Operating System (OS)

Android 14

Android 15

Custom UI

Realme UI 5.0

One UI 7

OS Updates

2 Years (until Android 16)

6 Years (until Android 21)

Security Updates

3 Years (until 2027)

6 Years (until 2031)

AI Features

AI Clear Voice, AI Smart Loop

Circle to Search, Gemini Live and more

Body

Dimensions

161.7 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm

164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm

Thickness

7.6 mm

7.5 mm

Weight

185 g

192 g

Build Details

Plastic Frame, Glass Fiber Back

IP Rating

IP65

IP54 (dust protected and water resistant (water splashes))

Display

Size

6.67 inches

6.7 inches

Type

AMOLED, HDR10

Super AMOLED

Refresh Rate

120 Hz

90 Hz

Peak Brightness

2000 nits

800 nits

Resolution

1080x2400 pixels

1080 x 2340 pixels

Pixel Density

395 ppi

385 ppi

Aspect Ratio

20:9

19.5:9

Screen to Body Ratio

88.9 %

86.0 %

Protection

Gorilla Glass Victus

Performance

Chipset¹

Mediatek Dimensity 7300

Exynos 1330

Process Size

4 nm

5 nm

CPU

Octa-core
4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78
4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55

Octa-core
2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78
6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55

GPU

Mali-G615 MC2

Mali-G68 MP2

RAM & Storage

8GB 128GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
12GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)

6GB 128GB (UFS 2.2)
8GB 128GB (UFS 2.2)
8GB 256GB (UFS 2.2)

RAM Type

LPDDR4X

Expandable Memory

Yes

Camera

Main Camera

50 MP
f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.95", PDAF, OIS

2 MP
depth

50 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
f/2.4, (macro), 1/5.0", 1.75µm

OIS

Yes

Features

LED flash, HDR, panorama, 20 x Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus

LED flash, panorama, HDR

Video Recording

4K@30fps
1080p@30/60/120fps

1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS

Video Recording Features

Dual Video Recording, Slo-motion, gyro-EIS, OIS

Selfie Camera

16 MP
f/2.4, 24mm (wide), 1/3.0"

13 MP
f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm

Selfie Video Recording

1080p@30fps

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid)

Dual SIM (Nano + Nano (Hybrid))

5G Support

Yes

9 5G bands
n1, n3, n5, n8, n28, n40, n41, n77, n78

Yes

13 5G bands
n1, n3, n5, n6, n7, n8, n26, n28, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78

VoLTE

Yes

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6

Wi-Fi 5

Wi-Fi Details

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 5GHz 6GHz

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 5GHz

Wi-Fi Features

Mobile Hotspot

Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot

USB

USB Type-C 2.0

Bluetooth

5.4

5.3

NFC

Yes

GPS

Yes with A-GPS, Glonass

Infrared

Yes

UWB (Ultra Wideband)

Battery

Capacity

5000 mAh

Type

Li-Polymer

Li-ion

Removable

Wired charging

80W

25W

Charging Speed

50% in 19 min

Reverse Wired Charging

Wireless Charging

Reverse Wireless Charging

Charger in the Box

Yes

Sound

Stereo Speakers

Yes

3.5mm Headphone Jack

Yes

FM Radio

Extra Features

Sensors

Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass

Colors and Pricing

Colors

Victory Gold, Speed Green, Dark Purple

Black, Gray, Blue

Price in India

₹18999

FAQs

Which phone has better performance?

In this performance comparison, the Realme 13+ with its Mediatek Dimensity 7300 (4nm) performs better than the Samsung Galaxy A17 with the Exynos 1330 (5nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.

Which phone offers longer software support?

Samsung Galaxy A17 launched with Android 15 and will receive updates until Android 21, whereas Realme 13+ launched with Android 14 and will get Android 16. Samsung Galaxy A17 will get security updates until 2031 (approx. 6 years), while Realme 13+ is supported till 2027.

Which phone has a better display?

Both Realme 13+ and Samsung Galaxy A17 feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. In terms of smoothness, Realme 13+ offers a higher 120 Hz refresh rate, ensuring fluid scrolling and animations. Realme 13+ also boasts a brighter screen with 2000 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Both phones have the same screen resolution.

Which phone has a bigger battery and faster charging?

Both phones are equipped with the same 5000 mAh battery capacity. Realme 13+ also supports faster wired charging at 80W, compared to 25W on Samsung Galaxy A17.

Which phone has better water and dust resistance?

Realme 13+ offers better protection against water and dust with an IP65 rating.

¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.