Samsung Galaxy A17 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A34 5G
29.1Performance26.3
44Display45.2
41.9Camera41.7
43.7Battery43.7
65.3Features78.7
6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A17 5G7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A34 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Samsung Galaxy A17 5G scores 41.2 against 41.9 for Samsung Galaxy A34 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Samsung Galaxy A34 5G edges ahead in features and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 50% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 4 years
- 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
- 15% lower thickness: 7.5 mm vs 8.8 mm
- Lower launch price: $200 vs $399
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 65
- 60% higher ultra-wide: 8 MP vs 5 MP
- 33% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
- 17% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 2,450 vs 2,093
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″+2% | 6.6 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi | 390 ppi+1% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz+33% |
| Peak brightness | — | 1,000 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Exynos 1330 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared | 603,772Bottom 11% | 520,000 |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 245,695Bottom 13% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 42,916Bottom 2% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 129,349Bottom 4% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 185,812Bottom 11% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 988Bottom 28% | 1,010+2%Bottom 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,093Bottom 21% | 2,450+17%Bottom 26% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 5 MP | 8 MP+60% |
| Optical zoom | 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 A34 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 192 g+4% | 199 g |
| Thickness | 7.5 mm+15% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years+50% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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