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Samsung Galaxy A17

Samsung Galaxy A17 Comparison & 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 Amazon Link

Samsung Galaxy A26

Samsung Galaxy A26 Comparison & Specs

Samsung Galaxy A26

  • Exynos 1380

    5 nm

  • 5000 mAh

    25W

  • 6.7"

    1080 x 2340 pixels

  • 50 MP

    4K@30fps

  • Specs Samsung Galaxy A26 Amazon Link
General
Launch Date
August 29, 2025
March 02, 2025
Availability
Available Now
Available Now
OS
Android 15
Android 15
Custom UI
One UI 7
One UI 7
OS Updates
6 Years
6 Years
Security Updates
6 Years
6 Years
AI Features
Circle to Search, Gemini Live and more
Circle to Search, Best Face, Object Eraser, AI Select, Filters and more
Body
Dimensions
164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm
164 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm
Thickness
7.5 mm
7.7 mm
Weight
192 g
200 g
Back Material
Gorilla Glass Victus+
Build Details
Plastic Frame, Glass Fiber Back
Plastic Frame
IP Rating
IP54 (dust protected and water resistant (water splashes))
IP67 (dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min))
Display
Size
6.7 inches
6.7 inches
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED, Always-on display
Refresh Rate
90 Hz
120 Hz
Peak Brightness
800 nits
1000 nits
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels
1080 x 2340 pixels
Pixel Density
385 ppi
385 ppi
Aspect Ratio
19.5:9
19.5:9
Screen to Body Ratio
86.0 %
86.7 %
Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus
Gorilla Glass Victus+
Performance
Chipset¹
Exynos 1330
Exynos 1380
Process Size
5 nm
5 nm
CPU
Octa-core
2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78
6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Octa-core
4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78
4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
GPU
Mali-G68 MP2
Mali-G68 MP5
RAM & Storage
6GB 128GB (UFS 2.2)
8GB 128GB (UFS 2.2)
8GB 256GB (UFS 2.2)
8GB 128GB
8GB 256GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
Expandable Memory
Yes
Yes
Camera
Main Camera
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
50 MP
f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS

8 MP
f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4", 1.12µm

2 MP
f/2.4, (macro)
OIS
Yes
Yes
Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps
1080p@30fps
720p@480fps
Selfie Camera
13 MP
f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
13 MP
f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm
Selfie Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Nano + Nano (Hybrid))
Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid)
5G Support
Yes

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

13 5G bands
n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78
VoLTE
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5
Wi-Fi 5
Wi-Fi Details
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 5GHz
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 5GHz
Wi-Fi Features
Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Bluetooth
5.3
5.3
NFC
Yes
Yes
GPS
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Infrared
No
No
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
No
No
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Type
Li-ion
Removable
No
No
Wired charging
25W
25W
Reverse Wired Charging
No
No
Wireless Charging
No
No
Reverse Wireless Charging
No
No
Charger in the Box
Yes
No
Sound
Stereo Speakers
No
No
3.5mm Headphone Jack
No
No
FM Radio
No
No
Extra Features
Sensors
Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Others
Virtual proximity sensing
Colors and Pricing
Colors
Black, Gray, Blue
Awesome Black, Awesome Mint, Awesome White, Awesome Peach
Price in India
₹18999
₹20999
FAQs

In this performance comparison, the Samsung Galaxy A26 with its Exynos 1380 (5nm) performs better than the Samsung Galaxy A17 with the Exynos 1330 (5nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.

Both Samsung Galaxy A17 and Samsung Galaxy A26 offer the same software support — 6 years of OS updates and 6 years of security updates.

Both Samsung Galaxy A17 and Samsung Galaxy A26 feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. In terms of smoothness, Samsung Galaxy A26 offers a higher 120 Hz refresh rate, ensuring fluid scrolling and animations. Samsung Galaxy A26 also boasts a brighter screen with 1000 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Both phones have the same screen resolution.

Both phones are equipped with the same 5000 mAh battery capacity. Both devices support the same wired charging speed of 25W.

Samsung Galaxy A26 offers better protection against water and dust with an IP67 rating.

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