Samsung Galaxy A17 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
29.1Performance43.2
44Display44.9
41.9Camera41.9
43.7Battery43.7
65.3Features65.3
2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A17 5G7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G wins this phone face-off, 45.6 to 41.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+14) and display (+1). Samsung Galaxy A17 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Lower launch price: $200 vs $300
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 29
- 104% higher AnTuTu 11 (GPU): 87,552 vs 42,916
- 60% higher ultra-wide: 8 MP vs 5 MP
- 33% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
- 26% higher AnTuTu 11 (UX): 233,256 vs 185,812
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz+33% |
| Peak brightness | — | 1,000 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Exynos 1330 | Exynos 1380 |
| AnTuTu 11 | 603,772Bottom 11% | 754,064+25%Bottom 20% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 245,695Bottom 13% | 294,711+20%Bottom 22% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 42,916Bottom 2% | 87,552+104%Bottom 17% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 129,349Bottom 4% | 138,545+7%Bottom 10% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 185,812Bottom 11% | 233,256+26%Bottom 24% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 988Bottom 28% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,093Bottom 21% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 5 MP | 8 MP+60% |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | 1 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 192 g+4% | 200 g |
| Thickness | 7.5 mm+3% | 7.7 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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