Samsung Galaxy A17 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra – Price, Specs & Features

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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 S23 Ultra

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
4 nm
5000 mAh
45W
6.8"
1440 x 3088 pixels
200 MP
8K@24/30fps
Specs

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

General

Launch Date

August 29, 2025

February 01, 2023

Availability

Available Now

Operating System (OS)

Android 15

Android 13

Custom UI

One UI 7

One UI 5.1

OS Updates

6 Years (until Android 21)

4 Years (until Android 17)

Security Updates

6 Years (until 2031)

5 Years (until 2028)

AI Features

Circle to Search, Gemini Live and more

Circle to Search, Live Translate, Note Assist, Photo Assist, Chat Assist

Body

Dimensions

164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm

163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm

Thickness

7.5 mm

8.9 mm

Weight

192 g

234 g

Back Material

Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Build Details

Plastic Frame, Glass Fiber Back

Aluminum Frame

IP Rating

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

IP68 (up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Display

Size

6.7 inches

6.8 inches

Type

Super AMOLED

Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10, Always-on display

Refresh Rate

90 Hz

120 Hz

Peak Brightness

800 nits

1750 nits

Resolution

1080 x 2340 pixels

1440 x 3088 pixels

Pixel Density

385 ppi

500 ppi

Aspect Ratio

19.5:9

19.3:9

Screen to Body Ratio

86.0 %

89.9 %

Protection

Gorilla Glass Victus

Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Performance

Chipset¹

Exynos 1330

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

Process Size

5 nm

4 nm

CPU

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

Octa-core
1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3
2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715
2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710
3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510

GPU

Mali-G68 MP2

Adreno 740

RAM & Storage

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

8GB 256GB (UFS 4.0)
12GB 256GB (UFS 4.0)
12GB 512GB (UFS 4.0)
12GB 1024GB (UFS 4.0)

RAM Type

LPDDR4X

LPDDR5X

Expandable Memory

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

200 MP
f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS

10 MP
f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom

10 MP
f/4.9, 230mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom

12 MP
f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video

OIS

Yes

Features

LED flash, panorama, HDR

LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama, Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus

Video Recording

1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS

8K@24/30fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/240fps
1080p@960fps

Video Recording Features

Slo-motion, Ultra Steady Video, Video HDR, Bokeh portrait video, Video Pro Mode, Stereo recording, gyro-EIS

Selfie Camera

13 MP
f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm

12 MP
f/2.2, 26mm (wide), dual pixel PDAF

Selfie Features

Dual video call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+

Selfie Video Recording

1080p@30fps

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

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM (Nano + Nano (Hybrid))

Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano

5G Support

Yes

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

Yes

15 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n77, n78

VoLTE

Yes

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 5

Wi-Fi 6E

Wi-Fi Details

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

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 5GHz, MIMO

Wi-Fi Features

Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot

USB

USB Type-C 2.0

USB Type-C 3.2, OTG

Bluetooth

5.3

NFC

Yes

GPS

Yes with A-GPS, Glonass

Infrared

Yes

UWB (Ultra Wideband)

Yes

Battery

Capacity

5000 mAh

Type

Li-ion

Removable

Wired charging

25W

45W

Charging Speed

65% in 30 min

Reverse Wired Charging

Wireless Charging

15W

Reverse Wireless Charging

4.5W

Charger in the Box

Yes

Sound

Stereo Speakers

Yes

3.5mm Headphone Jack

FM Radio

Extra Features

Sensors

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

Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Others

Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX

Colors and Pricing

Colors

Black, Gray, Blue

Phantom Black, Green, Cream, Lavender, Graphite, Sky Blue, Lime, Red, BMW M Edition

Price in India

₹18999

₹79999

FAQs

Which phone has better performance?

In this performance comparison, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (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 Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra launched with Android 13 and will get Android 17. Samsung Galaxy A17 will get security updates until 2031 (approx. 6 years), while Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is supported till 2028.

Which phone has a better display?

Both Samsung Galaxy A17 and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. In terms of smoothness, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra offers a higher 120 Hz refresh rate, ensuring fluid scrolling and animations. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra also boasts a brighter screen with 1750 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Notably, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra offers a higher screen resolution, resulting in sharper visuals and more detailed content.

Which phone has a bigger battery and faster charging?

Both phones are equipped with the same 5000 mAh battery capacity. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra also supports faster wired charging at 45W, compared to 25W on Samsung Galaxy A17. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra supports wireless charging at 15W, while Samsung Galaxy A17 lacks this feature.

Which phone has better water and dust resistance?

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra offers better protection against water and dust with an IP68 rating.

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