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Samsung Galaxy A17

Samsung Galaxy A17
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Exynos 1330
5 nm
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5000 mAh
25W
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6.7"
1080 x 2340 pixels
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50 MP
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
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Specs
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
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Snapdragon 8 Elite
3 nm
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5000 mAh
45W
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6.9"
1440 x 3120 pixels
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200 MP
8K@24/30fps
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Specs
2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78
6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L
6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M
8GB 128GB (UFS 2.2)
8GB 256GB (UFS 2.2)
12GB 512GB (UFS 4.0)
12GB 1024GB (UFS 4.0)
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
f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS
10 MP
f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
50 MP
f/3.4, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom
50 MP
f/1.9, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video
4K@30/60/120fps
1080p@30/60/240fps
f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF
1080p@30fps
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
13 5G bands
n1, n3, n5, n6, n7, n8, n26, n28, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78
17 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78
In this performance comparison, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) performs better than the Samsung Galaxy A17 with the Exynos 1330 (5nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra launched with Android 15 and will receive updates until Android 22, whereas Samsung Galaxy A17 launched with Android 15 and will get Android 21. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra will get security updates until 2032 (approx. 7 years), while Samsung Galaxy A17 is supported till 2031.
Both Samsung Galaxy A17 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. In terms of smoothness, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra offers a higher 120 Hz refresh rate, ensuring fluid scrolling and animations. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra also boasts a brighter screen with 2600 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Notably, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra offers a higher screen resolution, resulting in sharper visuals and more detailed content.
Both phones are equipped with the same 5000 mAh battery capacity. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra also supports faster wired charging at 45W, compared to 25W on Samsung Galaxy A17. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra supports wireless charging at 15W, while Samsung Galaxy A17 lacks this feature.
Samsung Galaxy S25 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.