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Samsung Galaxy A08 vs Samsung Galaxy A17 LTE

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SamsungGalaxy A08SamsungGalaxy A17 LTE
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 20262025
Display
Screen size6.7″6.7″
Resolution1600 × 7202340 × 1080
Sharpness262 pixels per inch385 pixels per inch
PanelLCDOLED
Refresh rate90 Hz90 Hz
Display typePLS LCD, HD+, 16 million colours; 6.7-inch full rectangle or 6.6-inch rounded corners (Malaysia); 90 Hz (Samsung Indonesia)Super AMOLED, 16 million colours; 6.7-inch full rectangle or 6.5 inches with rounded corners
Screen protection–Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Performance
ChipMediaTek Helio G99+MediaTek Helio G99
Memory4 GB – 6 GB4 GB
Storage64 GB, 128 GB128 GB
CPUOcta-core, 2.2 GHz and 2 GHzOcta-core at 2.2 GHz and 2 GHz (Samsung); Helio G99 model identified by Notebookcheck's exact LTE review
MemoryMalaysian exact page calls memory LPDDR5X, while Malaysian/Thai/Indonesian launches say LPDDR5; subtype conflict unresolved. RAM Plus uses internal storage as virtual memory. Malaysia publishes 128GB/6GB, Thailand and Indonesia 64GB/4GB and 128GB/4GB.UK configuration 4 GB RAM and 128 GB storage; microSD up to 2 TB; 105.8 GB available storage listed by Samsung
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide cameraNone5 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera8 MP13 MP
Main camera50 MP, F1.8, autofocus; no OIS50 MP, F1.8, autofocus and optical image stabilisation
Ultra wide camera–5 MP, F2.2
Front camera8 MP, F2.0, fixed focus; no OIS13 MP, F2.0; no autofocus or optical stabilisation
ZoomDigital zoom up to 10×Digital zoom up to 10x
Video recordingFHD (1920 × 1080) at 30 fps; slow motion at 120 fps in HDUp to 1920 × 1080 at 30 fps; HD slow motion at 120 fps
Camera featuresAdditional 2 MP F2.4 depth camera; rear flashAdditional 2 MP F2.4 macro camera
Battery and charging
Battery6,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 18 hours
Wired chargingUp to 25 WUp to 25 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailTypical 6,000 mAh, rated minimum 5,830 mAh; non-removable. Thai maker claims up to 24 hours of YouTube or 16.5 hours of TikTok, not a standardised local-video runtime.5,000 mAh typical, non-removable; Samsung claims up to 18 hours of wireless video playback; energy class A and at least 1,200 cycles (UK)
Wired charging25 W fast charging (Samsung Indonesia); India specifies 25 W charger sold separately; Indonesia launch includes a regional accessory bundle.Supports 25 W fast charging
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight197 g190 g
Thickness8 mm7.5 mm
Height × width167.4 × 77.4 mm164.4 × 77.9 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP64IP54
Materials–Glass-fibre-reinforced polymer back and Gorilla Glass Victus+ front (Samsung launch)
Weight detailExact Malaysian technical table gives 197 g and 167.4 × 77.4 × 8.0 mm; Indonesia's October launch table instead lists 7.6 mm thickness, an unresolved regional/source conflict.–
ColoursDark Blue, Silver, Green (Malaysia/Indonesia); Thai launch lists Dark Blue and SilverBlack, Grey and Light Blue (UK)
Buttons–Side key can open Gemini
Water resistance detailIP64 dust and splash protection; tested with 10 litres of fresh water per minute sprayed from all angles for five minutes; not recommended for beach or pool useIP54 dust and splash resistance; not for immersion
BiometricsSide-button fingerprint recognition sensor; face recognition in exact shared SEA user guideFingerprint sensor
SensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, light sensor, proximity sensor (Malaysia)Accelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor and virtual proximity sensing
SpeakersSingle speaker; no stereo support (Malaysia)Single speaker; Samsung lists no stereo support
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 17, One UI 9 (Malaysia product/Android 17 support guide)One UI 7 based on Android 15
Software featuresSamsung Knox Vault, Quick Share, Smart Switch; no Samsung DeX support–
Release detailThai maker launch FAQ confirms sales from 21 September 2026, the earliest documented sale in the read sources. Indonesian initial sales were 26–30 September, with nationwide sales from 2 October. UK current range does not list this model; no UK availability is claimed.–
Software updatesUp to six OS upgrades and six years of security updates; Malaysia security support listed until 30 September 2032Six generations of Android upgrades and six years of security updates promised; UK support end date 30 September 2031
AI featuresCircle to Search with Google, Gemini and Perplexity (maker launch); regional/service conditions applyCircle to Search and Gemini Live
In the boxIndonesian launch bundle includes travel adapter and cable, wired earphones and clear case; regional bundle, not assumed for other markets–
Connectivity
Mobile network4G LTE FDD/TDD, 3G WCDMA and 2G GSM; no 5G. Malaysian SM-A085F lists GSM850/900/1800, UMTS1/5/8, LTE FDD1/3/5/7/8/20/28 and TDD38/40/41.4G LTE FDD/TDD, 3G WCDMA and 2G GSM; no 5G. UK LTE FDD bands 1/3/5/7/8/20/28 and TDD bands 38/40/41
SIMDual nano-SIM plus separate microSD slot (Malaysia)Dual nano-SIM; second slot shared with microSD
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80; Wi-Fi Direct802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80; Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
NFC–Supported on the UK SM-A175F model
USBUSB Type-C, USB 2.0; separate 3.5 mm stereo headphone socketUSB Type-C, USB 2.0; wired audio through USB-C
PositioningGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo and QZSS

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