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Samsung Galaxy A17 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A55

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
41.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy A55
48.4Inno Score
29.1Performance37.9
44Display46.1
41.9Camera46.8
43.7Battery52.7
65.3Features78.7
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A17 5G14 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A55

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy A55 wins this phone face-off, 48.4 to 41.2, pulling ahead mainly in features (+13) and battery (+9). 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

  • 50% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 4 years
  • 10% lower weight: 192 g vs 213 g
  • Lower launch price: $200 vs $449

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A55

  • Stronger performance score: 38 vs 29
  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 42
  • Stronger battery score: 53 vs 44
  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 65
  • 422% higher AnTuTu 11 (GPU): 224,206 vs 42,916

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy A17 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A55
SpecSamsung Galaxy A17 5GSamsung Galaxy A55
Screen size6.7 ″+2%6.6 ″
Panel typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Resolution1080x23401080x2340
Pixel density385 ppi390 ppi+1%
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz+33%
Peak brightness—1,000 nits
Screen-to-body—85.8 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy A17 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A55
SpecSamsung Galaxy A17 5GSamsung Galaxy A55
ChipsetExynos 1330Samsung Exynos 1480
AnTuTu 11603,772Bottom 11%997,950+65%Bottom 40%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)245,695Bottom 13%353,082+44%Bottom 35%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)42,916Bottom 2%224,206+422%Bottom 43%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)129,349Bottom 4%162,521+26%Bottom 32%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)185,812Bottom 11%258,141+39%Bottom 28%
Geekbench 6 (single)988Bottom 28%1,150+16%Bottom 45%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,093Bottom 21%3,400+62%Bottom 48%
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128/256GB128/256GB

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy A17 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A55
SpecSamsung Galaxy A17 5GSamsung Galaxy A55
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide5 MP12 MP+140%
Optical zoom1 x1 x
Max video1080p@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy A17 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A55
SpecSamsung Galaxy A17 5GSamsung Galaxy A55
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging25 W25 W
Wireless charging—0 W
Active use endurance—11 h

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy A17 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A55
SpecSamsung Galaxy A17 5GSamsung Galaxy A55
Weight192 g+10%213 g
Thickness7.5 mm+9%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP54IP67
Frame materialPlasticAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy A17 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A55
SpecSamsung Galaxy A17 5GSamsung Galaxy A55
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy A17 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A55
SpecSamsung Galaxy A17 5GSamsung Galaxy A55
OS at launchAndroid 15 (One UI 7)Android 14 (One UI 6.1)
OS update pledge6 years+50%4 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy A17 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A55
SpecSamsung Galaxy A17 5GSamsung Galaxy A55
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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