Google Pixel 6a vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
45Performance29.1
30.4Display44
32.8Camera41.9
33.3Battery43.7
84Features65.3
10 spec wins — Google Pixel 6a9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 6a scores 41.2 against 41.2 for Samsung Galaxy A17 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Google Pixel 6a edges ahead in features and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 6a
- Stronger performance score: 45 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 84 vs 65
- 210% higher AnTuTu 11 (GPU): 133,224 vs 42,916
- 140% higher ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 5 MP
- 49% higher AnTuTu: 901,837 vs 603,772
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Stronger display score: 44 vs 30
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 33
- Stronger battery score: 44 vs 33
- 310% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
- Lower launch price: $200 vs $449
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 6a | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.7 ″+10% |
| Panel type | OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 429 ppi+11% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz+50% |
| Peak brightness | 998 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 83 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 6a | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor | Exynos 1330 |
| AnTuTu 11 | 901,837+49%Bottom 19% | 603,772Bottom 6% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 347,058+41%Bottom 25% | 245,695Bottom 9% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 133,224+210%Bottom 20% | 42,916Bottom 1% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 169,177+31%Bottom 25% | 129,349Bottom 3% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 252,378+36%Bottom 16% | 185,812Bottom 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 988Bottom 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 2,093Bottom 22% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 6a | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP+310% |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP+140% | 5 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 1 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 6a | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,410 mAh | 5,000 mAh+13% |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 25 W+39% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 6a | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 178 g+7% | 192 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.5 mm+16% |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP54 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 6a | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 6a | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | 5 years | 6 years+20% |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 6a | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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