Samsung Galaxy A17 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21
29.1Performance34.4
44Display49.1
41.9Camera40.8
43.7Battery36.9
65.3Features78.7
6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A17 5G13 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S21 wins this phone face-off, 43.6 to 41.2, pulling ahead mainly in features (+13) and performance (+5). 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
- Stronger battery score: 44 vs 37
- 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 50% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 4 years
- 30% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 10 MP
- 25% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
- Lower launch price: $200 vs $799
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21
- Stronger performance score: 34 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 44
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 65
- 198% higher AnTuTu 11 (GPU): 127,819 vs 42,916
- 140% higher ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 5 MP
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″+8% | 6.2 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi | 421 ppi+9% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz+33% |
| Peak brightness | — | 1,300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Exynos 1330 | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
| AnTuTu 11 | 603,772Bottom 11% | 746,547+24%Bottom 18% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 245,695Bottom 13% | 252,025+3%Bottom 14% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 42,916Bottom 2% | 127,819+198%Bottom 35% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 129,349Bottom 4% | 144,909+12%Bottom 16% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 185,812Bottom 11% | 221,794+19%Bottom 18% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 988Bottom 28% | 1,430+45%Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,093Bottom 21% | 3,550+70%Bottom 50% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 5 MP | 12 MP+140% |
| Telephoto | — | 64 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | — |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+30% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+25% | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 192 g | 171 g+11% |
| Thickness | 7.5 mm+5% | 7.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 11 (One UI 3.1) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years+50% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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